Tin Can Knits vs WeavingGem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tin Can Knits
Access a collection of knitting patterns with clear instructions and inclusive sizing. Easily navigate through patterns with simplified views and find help for techniques with integrated tutorials. Customize your viewing experience with adjustable units, font sizes, and colors.
- Simplified 1-size view
- Over 2-dozen free patterns
- Integrated technique tutorials
- Adjustable units, font size, and colors
- Inclusive baby-to-big sizing
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Get everything you love about Tin Can Knits (clear pattern writing, inclusive baby-to-big sizing, and fun to knit designs) in an EVEN BETTER format. - Simplified 1-size view (or view all size numbers if you prefer!) - Over 30 free patterns included - Help is just a tap away: not sure about a technique? Just tap and you’ll be taken to the Tin Can Knits tutorial - As you like it: use your preferred units, adjust font size and colours Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
WeavingGem
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WeavingGem is an app for weavers who want to design patterns and effortlessly move through each phase of their weaving project – from planning and setup through warping, threading and weaving. Large visual beads show your exact warp end, threading group, or treadle pick, so counting stays clear and readable at the loom. Design and edit weaving drafts right in the app, or import patterns from your favourite weaving software. Then track every step hands-free as you wind, thread, and weave. DESIGN & PLAN Unified Draft Canvas: Paint threading, tie-up, and treadling and watch the woven cloth preview update in real time. Yarn & Color Matching: Tint warp and weft bars to match your actual yarn stash. Smart Warp Calculations: Estimate warp requirements based on finished dimensions, width, take-up, loom waste, and samples. Flexible Units: Plan projects seamlessly in inches or centimeters. STAY IN YOUR FLOW AT THE LOOM Warping Mode: Wind warp ends in perfect sequence without losing count. Threading Mode: Follow shafts, threading direction, and yarn colors with clear focus cards. Weaving Mode: Track treadling patterns, shaft lifts, and picks effortlessly. Hands-Free Control: Keep your hands on the shuttle or heddles by using simple voice commands (“next”, “back”) or your Apple Watch companion. Mistake Recovery: Jump directly to any thread end or pick to verify a repeat or fix a mistake. Studio Reliability: Fully functional offline at the loom with no logins, accounts, or cloud uploads required. TAILORED TO YOUR SPECIFIC LOOM SETUP Choose between treadle or shaft display modes. Configurable for rising shed (jack looms) and sinking shed (counterbalance and countermarch looms). Supports right-to-left or left-to-right threading directions. Draft support from 4 to 16 shafts. Open .wif files seamlessly from Files, AirDrop, email, or iCloud Drive. FREE TIER & PRO ACCESS Free: Includes sample pattern, 2 custom draft creations/duplicates, and 2 WIF imports. WeavingGem Pro: Unlock unlimited draft creations and WIF imports with Lifetime Access or an Annual Pass. Questions or feedback: weavinggem@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://weavinggem.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://weavinggem.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WeavingGem at every 4 days against Tin Can Knits's every 5 weeks. Tin Can Knits's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Tin Can Knits sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per year and WeavingGem sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tin Can Knits ships an update every 5 weeks, WeavingGem every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tin Can Knits | WeavingGem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (136 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 136 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tin Can Knits Inc. | Ashley Odell |
Bugs and requests
Tin Can Knits
Reported bugs
10 issues- App fails to open or displays blank white screen
- Progress on projects lost after update
- Row counter and repeat tracker removed or non-functional
- Tutorial links not working within pattern steps
- Patterns not loading or displaying correctly
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- Inconsistent stitch counts between app and PDF versions
- Notes and progress not saving without strong internet
- Legacy projects inaccessible after update
- Free pattern links broken or non-functional
- App crashes when opening or navigating between sections
Requested features
11 requests- Offline access and pattern downloads
- Persistent row counter that saves progress reliably
- Ability to check off completed steps
- Chart highlighter for tracking position
- Larger, bolder font for accessibility
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- Keep user signed in between sessions
- Access to previously purchased patterns from Ravelry
- Print functionality for patterns
- View all sizes in PDF format for gauge adjustments
- Prevent screen timeout during knitting sessions
- More patterns added to library
WeavingGem
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tin Can Knits
- Unlimited projects + 1 credit$16.001 Year
- Ruffle Socks$6.00
- Bumble Cowl$6.00
- Besties Hat$6.00
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- Waffles Blanket$6.00
- Bumble Beanie$6.00
- Snap Hat$6.00
- Snowglobe Hat$6.00
- Vivid Blanket$6.00
- Bounce Blanket$6.00
- Lullaby Blanket$6.00
- Freeze Ornament$6.00
- Beloved Bonnet$6.00
- Basic Beanie$6.00
- Everyday Socks$6.00
- Kaleidoscope Blanket$6.00
- Grove T-shirt$9.00
- Cupcake Sweater$9.00
- Decades Sweater$9.00
- Vest Friends$9.00
- Besties Hoodie$9.00
- Nest Cowl$9.00
- Silverbells Sweater$9.00
- Antler Sweater$9.00
- Classic Cardigan$9.00
- Simple Sweater$9.00
- Sparkle Sweater$9.00
- Love Note Sweater$9.00
- Antler Cardigan$9.00
- Dog Star Sweater$9.00
- Basics Collection$20.00
- Unlimited projects$36.00
WeavingGem
- WeavingGem Pro Annual$14.991 Year
- WeavingGem Pro Lifetime$24.99








