Comparison

amu vs PICKERs | カラー探し

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

Head to head
About

amu

Design and share professional crochet charts with a comprehensive set of tools. Easily create, edit, and export your stitch patterns as PDFs, complete with symbol legends and images.

Highlights
  • Intuitive canvas with zoom and pan
  • Powerful editing tools (move, rotate, resize, duplicate)
  • Snap to grid and edge for precise placement
  • PDF pattern creation with legends and images
  • Template and symbol set organization
  • Image export and inline text editing
Features
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amu is the ultimate crochet chart maker for your smartphone. Design beautiful stitch patterns with 77 crochet symbols and bring your creative ideas to life. Whether you're a beginner or experienced crocheter, amu makes it easy to create, edit, and share professional crochet charts right from your phone. ◆ Intuitive Canvas Pinch to zoom and pan freely. Organize symbols into groups to keep complex charts neat. Use grid lines and circular guides for precise placement. ◆ Powerful Editing Tools • Move: Joystick control for fluid positioning • Rotate: -180° to 180° with customizable anchors • Resize: Change width and height independently • Duplicate: Linear, rotational, and grid duplication • Color: Apply colors to groups and symbols • Highlight: Selected object outlined in blue for clarity ◆ Snap to Grid & Edge Grid snap for even spacing, edge & vertex snap to align objects perfectly. Auto grid interval matches symbol size for precise tiling. ◆ Pattern Design (PDF Creation) Place charts, text, images, and auto-generated symbol legends on A4 or US Letter paper. Export as professional PDF with multiple pages, background patterns, and optional watermarks. ◆ Pattern Design Templates (NEW) Choose from Blank, Simple, Standard, or Multi-part templates with title, chart, and legend areas pre-arranged. Skip the layout work and start producing sale-ready PDFs right away. ◆ Image Placement (NEW) Add finished-product photos or reference images directly to your pattern design. Bundle them in your PDF so buyers see exactly what they're making. ◆ Inline Text Editing (Improved) Edit text on the pattern canvas directly — no dialogs. See positioning while you type for a friction-free workflow. ◆ Auto Symbol Legend Detects all symbols in your charts and generates a categorized legend table with one tap. Include it in your PDF so buyers can easily read your patterns. ◆ Folder Organization Sort canvases into folders by project, technique, or any category. Keep your chart library tidy and easy to navigate. ◆ Symbol Sets Save frequently used symbol combinations as reusable sets. Place them with a single tap — perfect for repeating stitch patterns. **Unlimited for all users.** ◆ Layer Management View all groups and symbols in the layer panel. Reorder with drag & drop, rename, duplicate, or merge groups. ◆ Templates Save canvases as reusable templates. **Unlimited for all users** — keep your favorite patterns ready to deploy. ◆ Image Export Export your chart as a PNG to your device. Share on social media or print. Watermark-free export available with Premium. ◆ More Features • Undo/Redo: Up to 30 history steps • Color Palettes: Save up to 30 favorite colors for quick access (all users) • Multi-language: English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese • Video Tutorials: In-app tutorial videos • Step-by-step Guide: Interactive tutorial that teaches as you go • Lock Mode: Protect unselected objects from accidental edits • Haptic Feedback: Toggle on/off to your preference • Cloud Backup: Keep data safe across devices (Premium) ◆ Premium Features (amu Premium) • Unlimited Canvases (free: up to 10) • Unlimited Pattern Design Saves (free: up to 5) • Export without Watermark (Image & PDF) • Cloud Backup amu Premium is a monthly auto-renewable subscription. Try all features free for 14 days. After the trial, your subscription renews at the regular price. Cancel anytime from Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://teruapp.jp/amu/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://teruapp.jp/amu/privacy-policy/ ◆ Perfect For • Crocheters designing original stitch patterns • Crafters digitizing handwritten charts • Knitting and crochet communities sharing patterns • Teachers and students in crochet workshops • Handmade sellers creating pattern diagrams • Anyone who loves creating with yarn and hook Start designing your crochet charts today with amu.

About

PICKERs | カラー探し

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ピッカーズは、身のまわりの「色」を集めて楽しむ、写真×コレクションアプリです。 ■ 今日のお題を探そう アプリを開くと、今日の4色の「お題」が待っています。空の青、カフェのオレンジ、道ばたの緑——写真を撮る、またはライブラリから選ぶだけで、その中に含まれる色の割合をやさしく分析します。 ■ 色を集めてキャラを育てる 見つけた色は、そのままマスコット「ピッカーズ」の栄養に。あげればあげるほど少しずつ染まって育っていきます。いっぱいになったら、その色で集めた写真を散りばめた“記念の1枚”が完成。コレクションに並ぶ11色のピッカーズを、じっくり育ててみてください。 ■ あなたの色が見えてくるレポート 集めた色は、週ごと・月ごとのレポートで振り返れます。色のトレンド、暖色と寒色のバランス、明るさ、そして全体の割合。眺めているだけで、自分の「好きな色」が見えてきます。 ■ こんな方に ・散歩やおでかけに、ちょっとした目的がほしい ・写真を撮るのが好き ・ゆるく続けられる日課がほしい ・かわいいキャラの育成が好き ■ プレミアム(任意) ・レポートの「月間」表示 ・記録を iCloud に保存 月額300円/年額3,000円。まずは1ヶ月無料でお試しいただけます。週間レポートは無料でご利用いただけます。 アカウント登録は不要。集めた記録は基本的に端末内に保存され、写真が開発者のサーバーに送られることはありません。今日から、色を探す毎日を。 利用規約 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hVIEaczMnfGBy0hBjZVTCeshYR7t0rQ8-CYzKid2N98/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

amu4 screens
PICKERs | カラー探し4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: amu at 3 against PICKERs | カラー探し's 1. amu also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. amu sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and PICKERs | カラー探し sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
amu versus PICKERs | カラー探し: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteramuPICKERs | カラー探し
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryoshiteru oyanagiSuzuki Soya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

amu

Subscriptions1
  • プレミアムプラン - 月額14 Days trial$2.991 Month
2 purchases

PICKERs | カラー探し

Subscriptions2
  • PICKERs プレミアムプラン 月額1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • PICKERs プレミアムプラン 年額1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is amu free?
amu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PICKERs | カラー探し free?
PICKERs | カラー探し is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do amu or PICKERs | カラー探し have ads?
Neither amu nor PICKERs | カラー探し shows ads.

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