Strikketeller vs KnitCalc
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
KnitCalc
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KnitCalc takes the guesswork out of knitting math. Whether you're increasing stitches for a sleeve, decreasing for a neckline, or working a complex shaping pattern, KnitCalc calculates the exact intervals and distributes your stitch changes evenly — so your knitting looks professional every time. FEATURES - Calculate stitch increases and decreases - Even distribution across any number of stitches - Round counter to track your progress - Organize projects with multiple parts - Track progress with visual indicators Available in 8 languages: English, Norwegian, Swedish, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. Try free for 30 days, then subscribe to keep all your projects. SUBSCRIPTION KnitCalc requires a subscription for full access to the app. - Monthly: $0.99 / month - Yearly: $7.99 / year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings at any time. Privacy Policy: https://knitcalc.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KnitCalc at every 8 days against Strikketeller's every 3 weeks. KnitCalc also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18). 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. Strikketeller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KnitCalc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Strikketeller ships an update every 3 weeks, KnitCalc every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Strikketeller | KnitCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fredrik Nikolai Lokke | SmartCode AS |
In-app purchases
Strikketeller
- Strikketeller full upgrade$3.99
KnitCalc
- KnitCalc Monthly$0.991 Month
- KnitCalc Yearly$7.991 Year








