Tin Can Knits vs SoftLaunch
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/
SoftLaunch
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What is SoftLaunch? SoftLaunch is a green, wholesome community where couples grow together and friends cheer them on. Couples record their growth through sweet journals every day. Friends complete daily wellness actions to earn free hearts, then send wishes to their favorite couples and witness their milestone moments. HOW IT WORKS • Share your love journey — Couples post photo journals of everyday life: date nights, anniversaries, small wins, and big moments. • Complete daily wellness missions — Check in, leave an encouraging note, and cheer posts to earn free hearts. • Cheer with hearts — Spend your free hearts to light up the couples you admire. Every wish is free and heartfelt. • Weekly Showcase — The most inspiring sweet moments are featured each week, ranked by content quality and community kindness. • Milestone surprises — When a couple reaches a milestone, they unlock love rewards: wallpapers, playlists, and Q&A stories — gifted back to the community that cheered them on. WHY PEOPLE LOVE SOFTLAUNCH • Wholesome by design — positive language, quality-first showcase, zero pressure • UGC Safety Shield — every post offers Report and Block; flagged content is reviewed by our team • Community Guidelines — every member agrees to kindness before entering • Real support, zero anxiety — celebrate others without comparison culture CONTENT SAFETY Every post offers one-tap Report and Block. Community Guardians review flagged content within 24 hours and remove objectionable content immediately. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harmful user-generated content. PRIVACY We collect only what we need to run the service. Sign in with Apple or phone verification. Your journals are shared with your community of witnesses — never share someone’s content outside SoftLaunch. You can delete your account at any time; see our Privacy Policy in the app for details. Download SoftLaunch and be part of a community built on kindness and genuine appreciation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SoftLaunch at every 2 weeks against Tin Can Knits's every 5 weeks. 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per year and SoftLaunch sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tin Can Knits ships an update every 5 weeks, SoftLaunch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tin Can Knits | SoftLaunch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (137 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 137 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tin Can Knits Inc. | BINALI BAPTISTE |
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
SoftLaunch
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
- Beloved Bonnet$6.00
- Basic Beanie$6.00
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- Everyday Socks$6.00
- Besties Hoodie$9.00
- Classic Cardigan$9.00
- Simple Sweater$9.00
- Basics Collection$20.00
- Unlimited projects$36.00
SoftLaunch
- $0.99 SoftLaunch Pack$0.99
- $1.99 SoftLaunch Pack$1.99
- $3.99 SoftLaunch Pack$3.99
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- $9.99 SoftLaunch First Pack$9.99
- $9.99 SoftLaunch Pack$9.99
- $9.99 SoftLaunch Pack Plus$9.99
- $19.99 SoftLaunch Pack$19.99
- $49.99 SoftLaunch Pack$49.99
- $99.99 SoftLaunch Pack$99.99
Questions
Is Tin Can Knits free?
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Do Tin Can Knits or SoftLaunch have ads?
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