Comparison

Graphghan Pattern Creator vs Tinnkle

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

Head to head
About

Graphghan Pattern Creator

Design custom crochet graphghan patterns with a variety of tools. Automatically generate written instructions, yarn estimates, and finished sizes. Convert images into patterns or trace existing ones.

Highlights
  • Create custom graphghan patterns
  • Automatic written instruction generation
  • Yarn amount and size estimates
  • Image to pattern conversion
  • Over 400 stamps, inserts, and borders
  • Pattern editing and manipulation tools
  • Print and social media sharing
Features
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Crochet Graphghan Pattern Creator for your mobile device. Comes with 4 free Crochet Graphghan patterns. Download is free. A one time create activation is $2.99 Create Crochet Graphghan patterns on your mobile device. Written Graphghan crochet instructions are automatically generated for your Graphghan crochet patterns. Included are the amount of thread/yarn needed and approximate finished sizes for your graphghan crochet pattern. To create a Graphghan crochet pattern, select Create a Crochet Graphghan pattern button. The Graphghan crochet pattern editor will appear. Fill in the squares with any Graphghan color you want. You also can select from over 400 stamps, inserts and borders to apply to your Graphghan crochet pattern. Buttons left to right in the Button Bar. 1. Select color button - select any color to draw with 2. Save button- save your Graphghan crochet pattern 3. Pencil button- fill in square on your Graphghan crochet pattern using your selected color 4. Eraser button- erase filled in squares 5. Trim button- remove squares from your pattern 6. Stamps button- selectable display of small stamp patterns to add to your Graphghan crochet pattern 7. Borders button- selectable display of borders to add to your Graphghan crochet pattern. . Borders automatically wrap around your pattern. 8. Dropper button- lets you extract a color from your pattern and add more of that color to your pattern 9. Bucket button- use to fill selected area with your selected current color 10. Bucket+ button- use to change all filled squares of one color to another color. 11. Undo button- undo each last change you made to the pattern 12. Redo button- redo each change you undid 13. Selection button- select the area of the Graphghan crochet pattern you want to cut/copy and paste. 14. Cut button- clear the filled squares under the selected area (see option 13) 15. Copy button- copy the squares under the selected area (see option 13) 16. Past button- paste cut or copied squares to the Graphghan crochet pattern 17. Rotate button- rotate whole pattern or selected area of pattern (see option 13) 18. Flip Horizontally button - flip horizontally whole pattern or selected area of pattern (see option 13) 19. Flip Vertically button - flip vertically whole pattern or selected area of pattern (see option 13) 20. Zoom in button- magnify the Graphghan crochet pattern 21. Zoom out button- minify the Graphghan crochet pattern 22. Symbols button- display a unique symbol for each different color in your pattern. 23. Picture button- select a picture from your device and convert it to a pattern 24. Trace button- select a picture from your device to trace. 25. Print button - print your pattern to a printer. 26. Social media button- share your pattern using email, chat etc. 27. Help button- learn how to use the feature of this app. 28. Resize bars - resize bars are display at the bottom right corner of your pattern. Drag them to resize your pattern Happy Crocheting. From all of us at CrochetDesigns.com to all of you who love to crochet.

About

Tinnkle

Transform pixel art or images into crochet patterns with an intuitive editor and AI generation. Track your progress row-by-row with interactive guides and find real-world yarn matches. Export your designs as printable PDFs or digital annotations.

Highlights
  • Pixel art editor
  • Image to pattern conversion
  • AI pattern generation
  • Interactive crochet mode
  • Smart color matching
  • PDF and PNG exports
Features
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Tinnkle is the ultimate workspace for crochet enthusiasts, designed to turn any pixel art or image into a beautiful crochet pattern. Whether you are a fan of C2C, Graphgan, or Tapestry crochet, Tinnkle provides the tools you need to create, track, and export your designs with ease. Key Features: Draw & Pixelate: Create your own pixel art from scratch with our intuitive editor (up to 200x200), or import your favorite photos and watch Tinnkle turn them into high-quality crochet patterns instantly. Unique Crochet Mode: Stop losing track of your stitches! Our interactive "Crochet Mode" guides you row-by-row with a clear stitch counter and progress tracking. Perfect for complex Flat, Round, C2C, and Modular projects. AI-Powered Creativity: Simply describe your idea, and let our AI generate unique, crochetable patterns for you. From cute amigurumi concepts to intricate tapestry designs. Smart Color Matching: Use the Yarn & DMC Color Finder to match your design with real-world threads. We provide the best DMC match and yarn brand suggestions based on your photos. Professional Exports: Export your work as printable PDF charts or digital PNG annotations. Your exports include detailed text descriptions, stitch counts, and full DMC color legends. Why Choose Tinnkle? Intuitive interface designed by crafters, for crafters. Support for multiple crochet techniques (C2C, Flat, Round, Modular). Global community patterns and video tutorials. Regular updates with new features and UI refinements. Membership Info: Membership is a one-time purchase — 1 month or 1 year, no auto-renewal, no hidden charges. Unlock extra AI generations and advanced features. Questions or feedback? Contact us: support@tinnkle.com

Screenshots

Graphghan Pattern Creator4 screens
Tinnkle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tinnkle at 100% against Graphghan Pattern Creator's 0%. Tinnkle also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Graphghan Pattern Creator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Graphghan Pattern Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tinnkle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Graphghan Pattern Creator ships an update every 3 months, Tinnkle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Graphghan Pattern Creator versus Tinnkle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGraphghan Pattern CreatorTinnkle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSand Castle Designs, Inc明政 李

Customer experience

Graphghan Pattern Creator

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Tinnkle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Graphghan Pattern Creator

One-time1
  • Graphghan Creator Activate$2.99
7 purchases

Tinnkle

One-time7
  • 100 Credits Pack$1.00
  • Tinnkle Premium (2 Weeks)$3.00
  • 320 Credits Pack$3.00
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  • Tinnkle Premium (Monthly)$4.00
  • Tinnkle Premium (2 Months)$7.00
  • 1050 Credits Pack$10.00
  • Tinnkle Premium (Yearly)$26.00

Questions

Is Graphghan Pattern Creator free?
Graphghan Pattern Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tinnkle free?
Tinnkle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Graphghan Pattern Creator or Tinnkle have ads?
Neither Graphghan Pattern Creator nor Tinnkle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Graphghan Pattern Creator or Tinnkle?
Graphghan Pattern Creator ships an update every 3 months, and Tinnkle weekly. Most recently, Graphghan Pattern Creator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tinnkle on October 25, 2026.

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