# Stitch Count vs Pocket Knitting

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Knitting at 4.9 against Stitch Count's 4.2. Pocket Knitting also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 67%). Stitch Count's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stitch Count sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Knitting sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Knitting holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Knitting has 110 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Stitch Count's written reviews are positive against 92% of Pocket Knitting's.

Stitch Count ships an update every 18 months, Pocket Knitting every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stitch Count | Pocket Knitting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-count/id579381855/reviews) | **[4.9 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-knitting/id1553071325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **110** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Sealand](https://appshunter.io/developer/579381858) | [Rick Fleuren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492634365) |

## What reviewers say

### Stitch Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-count/id579381855)

This app helps knitters and crocheters track their stitches and rows for multiple projects. It's suitable for beginners and designers, allowing note-taking and progress sharing. The tool can be adapted for any multi-step project.

**Highlights:** Stitch and row tracking, Multiple project management, Note-taking for designs, Progress sharing, Adaptable for various projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stupendous Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


### Pocket Knitting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-knitting/id1553071325)

Manage all your knitting projects on the go with this app. Track project details, add reference photos, and import patterns. Supports multiple languages and offers cloud storage options.

**Highlights:** Multiple row counters per project, Import pattern PDFs or images, Pattern view memory, Add project pictures and yarn details, Archive completed projects, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud storage | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud storage | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro - Wool | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Cashmere | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stitch Count free?

Stitch Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Knitting free?

Pocket Knitting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stitch Count or Pocket Knitting?

Pocket Knitting is rated higher. Stitch Count averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Pocket Knitting averages 4.9 from 110 ratings.

### Do Stitch Count or Pocket Knitting have ads?

Neither Stitch Count nor Pocket Knitting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stitch Count or Pocket Knitting?

Stitch Count ships an update every 18 months, and Pocket Knitting every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stitch Count was updated on June 1, 2026 and Pocket Knitting on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*