Comparison

Knitting diary vs myManuals

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

Head to head
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Knitting diary

Features
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Lap counter and notebook. Keep track of your stitches and log your daily knitting experiences in this project-based diary. Knitting Diary is the ultimate companion for knitters of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, this app helps you organize your projects, track your progress, and document your creative journey. With Knitting Diary, you can: Log Your Progress: Easily input and track your progress. Project-Based Journals: Create dedicated dairy for each of your knitting projects. Daily Entries: Capture your knitting experiences and thoughts on a daily basis to reflect on your creative journey. Stay Organized: Keep all your knitting projects and notes in one place, making it easy to pick up where you left off. Perfect for knitters who want to stay organized, track their progress, and cherish their knitting memories. Download Knitting Diary today and make your knitting experience even more enjoyable!

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myManuals

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With myManuals, you can organize your operating instructions, purchase receipts and device information in a structured and clear way in one place. Whether as a photo or PDF - you have everything you need at your fingertips with just a few clicks. Whether you’re organizing your entire household or just tired of losing manuals – myManuals helps you stay organized and in control. Ideal for families, technology fans & household managers: Whether kitchen appliances, laundry lists or TV - with myManuals you always know where everything is. No more chaos and long searches in folders! Categories & modules - according to your household and needs: Create individual categories such as “Electrical appliances”, “Clothes” or “Tools” and subdivide them with modules such as “TV & audio”, “Kitchen appliances” or “Washing care”. This way you can find every entry in no time at all. Perfect for a clear, personal structure. Add Details That Matter: - Manufacturer & model - Contact details of the dealer or manufacturer - Photos or PDF files of the instructions - Notes - Date of purchase Remove Care Labels – Keep the Info: Clothing labels are often unpleasant or itchy. Simply scan or photograph the label once and you'll always have access to all the care symbols. This way you can safely cut out the label and still know how to care for your clothes. Labels can no longer be washed out and become illegible. Searchable & Always Available: - No more digging through drawers or folders - Find the instructions you need in a flash - whether using categories or the intelligent search function - Share your instructions with friends and family if required Ditch the paper clutter. Simplify your home. Try myManuals today.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: myManuals at Free against Knitting diary's $1.99. Knitting diary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

myManuals is free to download; Knitting diary costs $1.99 up front. myManuals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Knitting diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knitting diary ships an update weekly, myManuals every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
Knitting diary versus myManuals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnitting diarymyManuals
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBo KalvslundGerold Carl

In-app purchases

None

Knitting diary

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

myManuals

One-time1
  • Upgrade to ad-free version$0.99

Questions

Is Knitting diary free?
Knitting diary costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is myManuals free?
myManuals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knitting diary or myManuals have ads?
myManuals shows ads; Knitting diary does not.
Which is updated more often, Knitting diary or myManuals?
Knitting diary ships an update weekly, and myManuals every 3 months. Most recently, Knitting diary was updated on November 8, 2026 and myManuals on November 5, 2026.

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