Comparison

Strikketeller vs Knitting Helper

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Knitting Helper

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Knitting Helper lays out how to evenly increase or decrease stitches in a row so your shaping stays neat — and explains the increase/decrease sequence clearly. Also included: • Gauge calculator — find stitches and rows per 10 cm or 4 inches • On-screen tape measure with zoom for calibration • Row counter with optional target and keep-screen-on • Last session remembered so you can pick up where you left off Ideal for beginners and experienced knitters. Available in English and Norwegian. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://naturblikk.no/knitting-helper-personvern/

Screenshots

Strikketeller4 screens
Knitting Helper1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Strikketeller at none against Knitting Helper's shown. Knitting Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Strikketeller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Knitting Helper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Strikketeller versus Knitting Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrikketellerKnitting Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1815.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFredrik Nikolai LokkeKristoffer Bjoernvik

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Strikketeller

One-time1
  • Strikketeller full upgrade$3.99
1 purchases

Knitting Helper

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ads$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Strikketeller free?
Strikketeller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knitting Helper free?
Knitting Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strikketeller or Knitting Helper have ads?
Knitting Helper shows ads; Strikketeller does not.
Which is updated more often, Strikketeller or Knitting Helper?
Strikketeller ships an update every 3 weeks, and Knitting Helper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Strikketeller was updated on October 25, 2026 and Knitting Helper on October 20, 2026.

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