Comparison

Knit Rows vs NeedleNote

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

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About

Knit Rows

Features
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KnitRows keeps your place in a knitting pattern, one row at a time. Enter a pattern's instructions once, then tap your way through it. KnitRows shows exactly what to work on the row you're on, including every repeat, increase, and decrease that lands there. It works for a simple hat or a multi-size sweater, from written instructions or from a chart, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. KNIT ROW BY ROW • The current row fills the screen. Tap to advance. • See the row number and the stitch count before and after each row. • Go back, jump to any row, or go full screen with one tap. • Pinch to resize the text. • Your place is saved automatically, so you can put your knitting down and pick it up later. • Keep the screen awake while you knit. BUILD YOUR PATTERN FROM STEPS • Split a project into pieces: Back, Front, Sleeves, Hood. • Describe each piece as steps with a start row, how often it repeats, and how many times. • "Decrease every 4th row, 11 times" is one step. KnitRows works out the rows. • Several instructions can share a row, in the order you choose. • Color-code steps and track stitch increases and decreases. • Copy steps and pieces, within a project or between projects. KNIT FROM A CHART • Crop a chart from your pattern PDF, a photo, or an image file. • Auto-detect finds the chart and straightens it. • KnitRows highlights the current chart row and dims the rest. KEEP THE PATTERN WITH THE PROJECT • Attach the pattern PDF and open it from the project. • Save the designer, gauge, materials, and notes. • Save the pattern's abbreviations and look them up while you knit. • Add a thumbnail from a photo, an image, or a PDF page. SIZES • Knitting a pattern written for several sizes? Give each size its own pieces and steps. • Copy a size to start the next one. STAY ORGANIZED • Tag projects by type and yarn weight, then search and filter. • View projects as a grid or a list. • See rows knit, stitches, and time spent for each project. • Optional timer for each row. YOUR PROJECTS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES • Projects sync through iCloud between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Back up and restore projects in iCloud Drive. • Export and import project files to share a project with another knitter (iPhone and iPad). EASY TO LEARN • Built-in User Guide. • A sample project to explore. • Tips that walk you through your first project. Syncing, backups, pattern PDFs, and thumbnails use iCloud, so an iCloud account is needed for those features.

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NeedleNote

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NeedleNote is your dedicated knitting and crochet companion — designed to keep every row, every pattern, and every project beautifully organized. Whether you're a first-time knitter or a seasoned maker with a dozen WIPs, NeedleNote brings everything together in one warm, intuitive space. TRACK EVERY ROW Say goodbye to losing your place. NeedleNote's built-in row counter lets you advance with one tap and step back just as easily. Track your progress through any pattern — no more counting and recounting. IMPORT YOUR PDF PATTERNS Bring your knitting and crochet patterns directly into the app. Import any PDF and keep it attached to the project it belongs to. Follow along, zoom in on the details, and reference your pattern without ever leaving the app. MANAGE YOUR PROJECTS Create a project for every work in progress. Add a name, notes, and photos to capture what you're making. Everything stays together — your pattern, your row count, and your notes, all in one place. YOUR PATTERN LIBRARY All your imported PDFs live in a dedicated library view, organized by project. Find any pattern in seconds — no more digging through files or emails to find that pattern you downloaded months ago. BUILT FOR MAKERS NeedleNote is crafted for the knitting and crocheting community. A soft, cozy color palette keeps every session feeling calm and pleasant. The clean, uncluttered design lets you focus on what matters most: your craft. WHAT YOU CAN DO: - Count rows for any knitting or crochet project - Import PDF knitting and crochet patterns - Attach patterns directly to your projects - Add project photos and notes - Browse all your patterns in a central library - Never lose your row again Perfect for knitters, crocheters, and all makers who work from patterns. Download NeedleNote and bring the same care you put into your craft to how you organize it.

Screenshots

Knit Rows4 screens
NeedleNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knit Rows at none against NeedleNote's 1. Knit Rows also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. NeedleNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Knit Rows asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knit Rows ships an update every 3 days, NeedleNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Knit Rows versus NeedleNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnit RowsNeedleNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeremy BakkenCass Tao

In-app purchases

None

Knit Rows

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NeedleNote

One-time1
  • Unlimited Projects$4.99

Questions

Is Knit Rows free?
Knit Rows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NeedleNote free?
NeedleNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knit Rows or NeedleNote have ads?
Neither Knit Rows nor NeedleNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knit Rows or NeedleNote?
Knit Rows ships an update every 3 days, and NeedleNote every 2 days. Most recently, Knit Rows was updated on October 9, 2026 and NeedleNote on September 19, 2026.

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