DogJournal vs KnittingConverter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DogJournal
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DogJournal helps you to record important and memorable things in your dog’s life. ・Journal: Log anything you consider important, tag those entries with suitable labels. Attach photos from your photo library or documents either from your files app or by scanning them directly. ・Expenses: Log any expenditures and get an insight over time. ・Weight: Keep a record of your dog's weight measures, which is especially valuable when your dog is growing up. All saved data is, without exception, stored on your device and in your iCloud-Account, including any assets (photos and documents). This way everything you’ve stored is automatically retrieved once you replace your iPhone and re-install DogJournal. You can use DogJournal on an iPad logged in to the same Apple-ID, all data is permanently synchronized. The Trial Version allows: ・Up to 10 journal entries ・Up to 10 expenses ・Up to 10 weight measures To get unlimited Journal Entries, Expenses and Measures, a one-time purchase is required which unlocks DogJournal permanently without any further costs.
KnittingConverter
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No more tedious counting — StrickKonverter automatically calculates your increases and decreases. Simply enter the number of stitches and rows. The app instantly creates an exact step-by-step instruction. Ideal for sleeve caps, raglan shaping, waist shaping, and anywhere stitches need to be distributed evenly. With version 1.1, the app evolves from a pure calculator into a comprehensive workspace for your knitting projects: projects can be saved, synchronized across your devices via iCloud, organized by category, filtered, and enriched with photos. In addition, projects and instructions can be exported and imported as PDF or JSON. Features: • Automatic calculation of increases and decreases • Clear row-by-row knitting instructions • Choice between increase or decrease • Supports any stitch and row counts • Save projects and sync them with iCloud • Categories and filters for better organization • Photos for each project • PDF export for projects and instructions • JSON export and import for a single project or all projects • Multiple knitting instructions per project, for example front piece or sleeve • Multiple sections per knitting instruction with reorderable sequence • Personal notes on project, instruction, and section level • Adjustable font size and layout • Freely selectable app language (German/English) • Yarn calculator available as a one-time in-app purchase • Pro version with no subscription, no ads, and no hidden costs Note: The app can be tested for free. Five calculations are free, after that the Pro version can be unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription, no ads, no hidden costs. Perfect for: Anyone who wants precise results without wasting time on manual calculations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KnittingConverter at every 5 months against DogJournal's every 17 months. 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. DogJournal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KnittingConverter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DogJournal ships an update every 17 months, KnittingConverter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DogJournal | KnittingConverter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Otto Kiefer | Stefan Neumann |
In-app purchases
DogJournal
- Full Version$6.99
KnittingConverter
- Yarn calculator$0.99
- Pro-Version$8.99
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