Comparison

Knit vs Lapis 公式アプリ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Knit

This free knitting support app helps you track your progress on multiple projects. Easily count rows and stitches, save your progress for each work, and view your advancement at a glance. Enjoy knitting with a simple, efficient counter.

Highlights
  • Count rows and stitches
  • Save and manage counts per project
  • View progress ratio for each work
  • Screen sleep invalid ON/OFF
  • Automatic saving of values and setups
  • Customizable count increments (1, 2, 10)
Features
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[Notice] The new "Knit2" is now available. This app is no longer planned to receive updates. Knit2 will keep supporting the latest iOS and iPhone models. Tap "Move to Knit2" on the home screen to bring all your projects over. Requires iOS 15.0 or later (iPhone / iPad). Knit is a free knitting support app. Count rows and stitches, and save the counts for each project. Because counts are saved per project, you can see the progress of several projects at a glance. Launch Knit in a moment, keep counting, and enjoy your knitting! A simple knitting counter - the one you always wanted. It's free, so please download it and give it a try. Main features - Count rows and stitches *1 - Save and manage counts for each project *2 - Progress rate for each project - Button to keep the screen from sleeping (ON/OFF) - Move your projects to the new Knit2 *1: You can choose to count by 1, 2 or 10. *2: Counts and settings are saved automatically whenever you count or change an option, so you can start counting with the same settings next time. Thank you very much for your reviews and ratings! We appreciate your support and kind advice. To keep this app free, ads (AdMob) are displayed where possible. Thank you for your understanding.

About

Lapis 公式アプリ

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Lapisの公式アプリをリリースしました! このアプリでは、Lapisの最新情報の受け取りや便利な機能を使う事ができます。 【アプリで出来ること】 本アプリを利用して以下のことが行えます。 1.最新情報をチェック!  Lapisのサービス内容が確認できます。  また、お店からメッセージが届くので、いつでも最新の情報がご確認いただけます。 2.マイページで情報を確認!  Lapisのご利用状況が確認できます。 3.友達に紹介!  LapisのアプリをSNSを通じてお友達に紹介する事ができます。 4.他にも便利な機能満載!

Screenshots

Knit3 screens
Lapis 公式アプリ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Knit at every 12 months against Lapis 公式アプリ's every 35 months. Lapis 公式アプリ's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knit ships an update every 12 months, Lapis 公式アプリ every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Knit versus Lapis 公式アプリ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitLapis 公式アプリ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 35 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZE ApplicationJUN TANAKA

Bugs and requests

Knit

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Display too small on iPhone 11 and newer models
  • App incompatible with iPhone X
  • App won't open on some devices
  • Data loss after updates
  • Stitch count and notes not saving
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  • App incompatible with iPad Pro
  • Cannot update on iOS 10+
  • App won't close without phone restart
  • Settings not persisting after exit
  • Glitching and crashing on older devices
  • Navigation issues (can't return to main screen)
  • Incompatible with iPad 4 and older
  • Icons not displaying correctly on iOS 9

Requested features

14 requests
  • iCloud sync between devices
  • Pattern repeat tracking
  • Apple Watch app
  • Ad-free paid version
  • Timer for project duration
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  • Multiple counters per project
  • Pattern calculation tools
  • English language help videos
  • Alternative counter characters (not just cat)
  • Automatic pattern repeat reminders
  • Section tracking for multi-part projects
  • YouTube/video streaming integration
  • Project deletion functionality
  • Custom counter sounds

Lapis 公式アプリ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Knit

No in-app purchases

None

Lapis 公式アプリ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knit free?
Knit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lapis 公式アプリ free?
Lapis 公式アプリ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knit or Lapis 公式アプリ have ads?
Neither Knit nor Lapis 公式アプリ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knit or Lapis 公式アプリ?
Knit ships an update every 12 months, and Lapis 公式アプリ every 35 months. Most recently, Knit was updated on October 23, 2026 and Lapis 公式アプリ on October 10, 2026.

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