Strikketeller vs Knitting Helper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Strikketeller
This knitting companion helps you track stitches and rows, calculate increases/decreases, and organize project details. It offers a stitch and row counter, a calculator for pattern adjustments, and the ability to store notes, photos, and links.
- Stitch and row counter
- Increase/decrease calculator
- Project attachments (PDFs, photos, notes, links)
- Counter log and project archive
- Double counter for multiple parts
- Widgets for home screen access
- iCloud sync
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Strikketeller makes it easy to keep count without losing your flow, on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The app is designed to be fast and simple to use while you knit. Count stitches and rows, calculate evenly spaced increases and decreases, follow your progress in the counter log, and keep patterns, photos, notes, and links together in one place. Free to get started. Unlock all features with a one-time purchase. Highlights - Stitch and row counter on iPhone and Apple Watch - Calculator for evenly spaced increases and decreases - Contrast check lets you see if two colors will work together for colorwork - Widgets let you count and see calculations directly from your home screen - Counter log for each project - Double counter, perfect for sleeves, body, or multiple parts at the same time - Project archive for older, paused, or finished projects - Attachments for each project: PDFs, photos, notes, and links - Customize the app with color themes and effects - iCloud sync between iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch Strikketeller is designed for moments when you want to count quickly without losing your flow. Apple Watch makes it easy to follow your project without picking up your phone, while iPhone and iPad give you a full overview of projects, logs, and attachments. The free version includes the counter and calculator to get started. With the upgrade, you get access to Contrast check, Widgets, unlimited projects, the full log, archive, attachments, double counter, and all customization options. One-time purchase. No subscription. The app syncs through your iCloud account. No extra sign-in, no external servers, and no tracking. Questions or feedback? Lokkeapps@gmail.com
Knitting Helper
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KnittingHelper lays out how to evenly increase or decrease the number of stitches in a row to shape the item. It also explains the decrease/increase sequence. Ideal for both beginners and exerienced knitters. Easy-to-use function for keeping count of your progress.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knitting Helper at none against Strikketeller's 1. Knitting Helper also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18). Strikketeller's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Strikketeller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Knitting Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.
Strikketeller ships an update every 3 weeks, Knitting Helper every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Strikketeller | Knitting Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fredrik Nikolai Lokke | Kristoffer Bjoernvik |
In-app purchases
Strikketeller
- Strikketeller full upgrade$3.99
Knitting Helper
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Strikketeller free?
Is Knitting Helper free?
Do Strikketeller or Knitting Helper have ads?
Which is updated more often, Strikketeller or Knitting Helper?
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