Comparison

Crochet World vs Crocheting Patterns Lite

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

Head to head
About

Crochet World

Access a digital library of crochet patterns and tutorials. Discover exclusive designs for toys, clothing, and home decor, complete with detailed instructions and helpful guides. Enjoy full-color photography and connect with a community of fellow crafters.

Highlights
  • Exclusive crochet patterns
  • Easy-to-understand instructions
  • Basic stitch guide
  • Metric conversion chart
  • Full-color project photography
  • Tips and techniques
  • Reader swap column
Features
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30-DAY RISK-FREE TRIAL - Download and read the current issue for FREE for 30 days. Cancel within 30 days at no charge or do nothing and we'll begin your subscription. Crochet World magazine is chock-full of creative, exclusive patterns for crochet toys, dolls, doilies, clothing, afghans, baby items and more, all with easy-to-understand instructions. Each issue contains a basic stitch guide, metric conversion chart, crochet technique reference page, abbreviation glossary and other references that make your crochet guaranteed to work out. Every issue you’ll get 15-30 projects photographed in full color with clear, see-every-stitch detail. Each uses yarns and threads that are readily available, even scraps! And Crochet World keeps you current with all the new ones that come out from the major yarn makers. Plus, you’ll enjoy all the tips and techniques, contests, the helpful Crochet Connections readers’ swap column and heartfelt letters from fellow crochet lovers. Crochet was never so relaxing and fun! ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

Crocheting Patterns Lite

Organize your crochet patterns, manage yarn stash, and find inspiration for your next project. This app helps you keep track of purchased, magazine, or personal patterns, sort them by category, and add details like yarn requirements and photos.

Highlights
  • Pattern library management
  • Yarn stash tracking
  • Project inspiration
  • Customizable categories
  • Pattern filtering
  • Add photos and PDF instructions
  • Track yarn quantities and accessories
Features
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(NOTE: This free trial version is fully functional, but has a maximum of 10 Patterns) Have you ever tried going on a shopping spree for new yarn (in physical stores or online), only to feel completely lost by not knowing exactly how you would use that nice-looking skein of yarn, and end up purchasing the wrong thing - or purchasing the right thing, but in the wrong quantity - or worse, still: Leaving empty-handed? If your answer is "yes", then Crocheting Patterns will be your indispensable companion in the future. The inspiration in the form of your pattern library is right at your fingertips, wherever you go, and you can easily make sure that you purchase the right yarn in the right quantity - and with the right accessories. The app also helps you find inspiration on how to best make use of your current stash of yarn. The app lets you gain the perfect overview in a single place, whether your patterns are purchased, found in magazines, or your own creations entirely. You can categorize your patterns based from standard garment types, or create as many of your own categories as you like. You can have your patterns sorted alphabetically, by most recent usage, or in any particular order you like. Each pattern can be associated with as many categories as you wish. It is entirely up to you how many details you want to register for your individual patterns, but the more details you supply, the more help you will find in the built-in filtering function. When browsing your patterns, only the filled-in information is shown, so you won't have to deal with lots of empty fields. Using the camera, you can supply your pattern details with pictures of the model, attach PDF files for the instructions, or perhaps add pictures of the finalized garments. You can add as many attachments as you like, both for your categories, your patterns and your yarns. Use the Filter function if you need to search for a specific pattern in your pattern library, or just need inspiration for your next project, based on a specific yarn. In all aspects, Crocheting Patterns is an indispensable app, for the experienced crocheter and the newcomer alike!

Screenshots

Crochet World4 screens
Crocheting Patterns Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crochet World at 4.9 against Crocheting Patterns Lite's 1.0. Crochet World also leads on ratings volume (89 vs 1) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). Crocheting Patterns Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crochet World sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Crocheting Patterns Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crochet World holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crochet World has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Crochet World's written reviews are positive against 0% of Crocheting Patterns Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crochet World ships an update every 11 months, Crocheting Patterns Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Crochet World versus Crocheting Patterns Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrochet WorldCrocheting Patterns Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (89 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings89 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnnie's Publishing, LLCClaus Krogholm Pedersen

Customer experience

Crochet World

All ratings87 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

Crocheting Patterns Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Crochet World

Subscriptions2
  • Crochet World1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Crochet World1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time10
  • April 2013(ID:685870)$7.99
  • February 2013(ID:685869)$7.99
  • August 2012(ID:685866)$7.99
Show 7 more
  • June 2012(ID:685865)$7.99
  • 50 Nifty Scrap ... (id:350540)$9.99
  • Glorious Granny... (id:350542)$9.99
  • Easy Afghans! (id:343802)$9.99
  • Christmas in Cr... (id:343794)$9.99
  • Late Spring 25 (pp:1089728)$9.99
  • Late Autumn 24 (pp:997270)$9.99
None

Crocheting Patterns Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crochet World free?
Crochet World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crocheting Patterns Lite free?
Crocheting Patterns Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Crochet World or Crocheting Patterns Lite?
Crochet World is rated higher. Crochet World averages 4.9 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Crocheting Patterns Lite averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Crochet World or Crocheting Patterns Lite have ads?
Neither Crochet World nor Crocheting Patterns Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crochet World or Crocheting Patterns Lite?
Crochet World ships an update every 11 months, and Crocheting Patterns Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Crochet World was updated on October 23, 2026 and Crocheting Patterns Lite on October 24, 2026.

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