Comparison

Knit vs Knit cnt

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

Knit cnt

Features
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This app is to count the number when you are knitting.

Screenshots

Knit3 screens
Knit cnt1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Knit at every 12 months against Knit cnt's every 36 months. Knit cnt's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 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, Knit cnt every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Knit versus Knit cnt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitKnit cnt
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 36 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZE ApplicationKOUSEI KURODA

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

Knit cnt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Knit

No in-app purchases

None

Knit cnt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knit free?
Knit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knit cnt free?
Knit cnt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knit or Knit cnt have ads?
Neither Knit nor Knit cnt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knit or Knit cnt?
Knit ships an update every 12 months, and Knit cnt every 36 months. Most recently, Knit was updated on October 23, 2026 and Knit cnt on October 26, 2026.

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