RowCounter vs Complication Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RowCounter
Easily track stitches for multiple knitting projects. Manage projects with sub-projects, add notes, and customize backgrounds. Offers multi-selection for efficient project management and prevents screen lock during counting.
- Multiple project management
- Sub-project support
- Project notes
- Customizable backgrounds
- Screen lock prevention
- Multi-selection for actions
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Row counting made easy. No tiresome notes to write down anymore. Manage multiple knit projects simultaneously. Use sub projects. Change the background image. Prevent the screen lock in the count view. Make notes in the projects and sub projects. Use multi selection to copy, delete, print or mail your projects. Please remember, if you have problems with the app or if you have a feature request, send this information to the support email address: Mirko.Paschke@gmx.de
Complication Lab
Personalize your Apple Watch and iPhone with custom complications and widgets. Display health data, HomeKit information, and more with extensive customization options. Create an unlimited number of unique setups to match your lifestyle.
- 30+ health data types
- Apple Watch complications
- iPhone Lock Screen widgets
- iPhone Home Screen widgets
- HomeKit data integration
- Custom colors and styles
- Unlimited complications and widgets
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Complication Lab makes your Apple Watch and iPhone truly yours — now with lock screen widgets and HomeKit data support! • Pick from 30+ health data types, like heart rate, blood oxygen, and more. • Add your favorite health stats to Apple Watch Complications, iPhone Lock Screen Widgets, and iPhone Home Screen Widgets. • Bring in HomeKit data for your Home Screen Widgets. • Personalize every detail with custom colors and styles. • Stay on top of your goals in a way that feels effortless. • Create unlimited complications and widgets—mix, match, and make it yours! Complication Lab is designed to take full advantage of the latest watchOS and iOS features. Your health, activity, and HomeKit data stay on your device. We value your privacy as much as you do. Take control. Have fun. Build the perfect setup for your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Complication Lab at Free against RowCounter's $0.99. Complication Lab also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). RowCounter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (50% vs 23%). On ads 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
Complication Lab is free to download; RowCounter costs $0.99 up front. Complication Lab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RowCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.
RowCounter ships an update every 13 months, Complication Lab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RowCounter | Complication Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 22.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mirko Paschke | Olberry |
Customer experience
RowCounter
Complication Lab
In-app purchases
RowCounter
No in-app purchases
Complication Lab
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$29.99
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