Comparison

Knitting Counter vs MDReader

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

Head to head
About

Knitting Counter

This app helps knitters track their progress with automatic stitch calculations and project management. It offers features like count history, step counting, and full-screen mode for ease of use. A premium plan unlocks advanced features like Apple Watch integration and pattern viewing.

Highlights
  • Count history
  • Automatic increase/decrease calculation
  • Multiple project tabs
  • Home screen widget
  • Apple Watch integration (premium)
  • Pattern viewer (premium)
Features
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The intuitive, feature-rich counter app made for knitters. Never lose track again — your count history shows every tap. Automatic stitch increase/decrease calculations keep even complex patterns moving smoothly. ■ Counter Features ・Count History — see your recent actions at a glance. No more "did I press that?" ・Rows / Stitches mode — switch freely to match what you're tracking ・Step setting — count by 1, 2, or 10 rows at a time ・Full-screen mode — landscape view for bigger buttons ・Sound feedback — satisfying click on every tap ・Long-press bulk count — quickly jump ahead multiple rows ■ Automatic Increase / Decrease Calculation Just set "increase X stitches every Y rows, repeat Z times" — the app calculates the stitch count for each row automatically. Perfect for raglan sleeves, sock gussets, necklines, and any shaping that requires increases or decreases. ■ Project Management ・Multiple tabs — manage front body, back body, and sleeves separately within one project ・Cover photo & notes — attach photos and memos to each project ・Progress display — set a target row count and track progress as a percentage ・Archive & duplicate — organize finished works, or reuse as a template ■ Handy Features ・Home screen widget — check your row count without opening the app ・Dark mode — perfect for late-night knitting sessions ・Backup — export / import to keep your data safe ・Social sharing — share your progress with friends ■ Premium Plan ・Apple Watch — count on your wrist without putting down your work. Real-time sync ・Pattern Viewer — floating mini counter over your PDF or image pattern ・Activity Log — visualize your daily knitting with a GitHub-style contribution graph ・AI Analysis — automatically suggests counter settings from your pattern (free users: 1 use) For knitting needles, crochet hooks, and amigurumi — everything you make. Metadata localized for 50 App Store locales. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MDReader

Features
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MDReader biến file Markdown thành tài liệu đẹp, dễ đọc ngay trên điện thoại. Tính năng chính: • Render Markdown đẹp với 5 themes (GitHub Light/Dark, Dracula, Solarized, Sepia) • Công thức toán học (KaTeX) — từ đơn giản đến phức tạp • Sơ đồ Mermaid — flowchart, sequence, class, gantt, pie chart • Code syntax highlighting — 100+ ngôn ngữ lập trình • Editor tích hợp với toolbar formatting • Xuất PDF và HTML • Chia sẻ file qua Telegram, Zalo, AirDrop, Email • Mục lục tự động (Table of Contents) • Chế độ sáng/tối theo hệ thống • Hỗ trợ tiếng Việt và tiếng Anh • Hoạt động offline, không cần internet Hoàn toàn miễn phí. Không quảng cáo. Không thu thập dữ liệu. Dữ liệu của bạn chỉ ở trên thiết bị của bạn.

Screenshots

Knitting Counter4 screens
MDReader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MDReader at none against Knitting Counter's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Knitting Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MDReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Knitting Counter versus MDReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitting CounterMDReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKodai HiradateDUC DO MANH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Knitting Counter

Subscriptions2
  • プレミアムプラン14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$29.901 Year
None

MDReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knitting Counter free?
Knitting Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MDReader free?
MDReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knitting Counter or MDReader have ads?
Neither Knitting Counter nor MDReader shows ads.

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