Comparison

KnittingCalc vs Crochetlog

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

Head to head
About

KnittingCalc

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Calculate how much yarn you need for your current knitting project! Simply add the pattern requirements, then add the details of the yarn you want to use, and KnittingCalc will do the conversions for you.

About

Crochetlog

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Crochetlog is a minimalist, easy-to-use app designed for all crocheters and knitters. It allows you to keep track of your yarn stash and projects, as well as offers some useful tools such as simple row counter and yarn calculator. Key features: * Keep track of your yarn stash and projects. * Store detailed information on all your yarns such as name, manufacturer, fiber type, and more. * Store detailed information on all your projects such as craft, used tools & materials, pattern chart, and more. * Search, sort and filter items in your inventory. * Sync data with your iCloud account. Useful tools: * Row counter - count rows you have crocheted/knit so far. * Unit converter - quickly convert between metric and imperial units for yarn length and weight. * Yarn calculator - estimate how much yarn you need for a project. * Laundry symbols - learn how to take care of your project and what each washing symbol means. * Crochet symbols - see some of the symbols commonly used in crochet patterns and charts. * Glossary - common abbreviations and phrases used in crochet patterns and charts. * Useful links - links to your favorite crochet and knitting websites. Crochetlog PRO: * Add unlimited number of yarns and projects to your inventory (free version allows you to add maximum 3 of each). * Add pattern file/chart to each of your projects. * Use separate row counter for each of your ongoing projects. * Add links to your own favorite crochet and knitting websites.

Screenshots

KnittingCalc3 screens
Crochetlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Crochetlog at Free against KnittingCalc's $2.99. Crochetlog also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months). KnittingCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Crochetlog is free to download; KnittingCalc costs $2.99 up front. Crochetlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KnittingCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KnittingCalc ships an update every 38 months, Crochetlog monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
KnittingCalc versus Crochetlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnittingCalcCrochetlog
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindbeach LtdMichal Zalewski

In-app purchases

None

KnittingCalc

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Crochetlog

One-time1
  • Crochetlog Pro (lifetime access)$1.99

Questions

Is KnittingCalc free?
KnittingCalc costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crochetlog free?
Crochetlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KnittingCalc or Crochetlog have ads?
Neither KnittingCalc nor Crochetlog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KnittingCalc or Crochetlog?
KnittingCalc ships an update every 38 months, and Crochetlog monthly. Most recently, KnittingCalc was updated on October 12, 2026 and Crochetlog on October 11, 2026.

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