Comparison

Strikketeller vs Knittingapp

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

Knittingapp

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The app helps you with knitting calculations. Spend more time knitting, and less time doing math! This app makes it easier to calculate even increases and decreases. The app also provides the number of stitches you need to make when you use a yarn different from the one specified in the instructions. The stitch counter lets you track your stitches in each row. The yarn converter calculates the amount of yarn required when using a yarn that is different from the one specified in the instructions. If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to sivertkn@outlook.com.

Screenshots

Strikketeller4 screens
Knittingapp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Strikketeller at Free against Knittingapp's $1.99. Strikketeller also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Knittingapp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On ads 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

Strikketeller is free to download; Knittingapp costs $1.99 up front. Strikketeller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Knittingapp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strikketeller ships an update every 3 weeks, Knittingapp every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Strikketeller versus Knittingapp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrikketellerKnittingapp
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1816.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFredrik Nikolai LokkeSivert Knutheim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Strikketeller

One-time1
  • Strikketeller full upgrade$3.99
None

Knittingapp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strikketeller free?
Strikketeller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knittingapp free?
Knittingapp costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strikketeller or Knittingapp have ads?
Neither Strikketeller nor Knittingapp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strikketeller or Knittingapp?
Strikketeller ships an update every 3 weeks, and Knittingapp every 3 months. Most recently, Strikketeller was updated on July 5, 2026 and Knittingapp on September 17, 2026.

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