Countastic | Multi vs KnittingConverter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Countastic | Multi
This app is a customizable counting tool designed for needlework projects like knitting, crochet, and cross-stitch. It allows users to track rows, stitches, or other project elements with an unlimited number of counters and offers features like PDF/image import and ruler guides.
- Import PDFs or images
- Unlimited customizable counters
- Project folders for organization
- Ruler guides for alignment
- Minimalist and user-friendly design
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Countastic: Your Simple, User-friendly, Customizable Counting Companion! Countastic is the perfect counting tool for all needlework, from knitting and crochet to cross-stitch and needlepoint! Whether you're tracking rows, stitches, or anything else of your project, our app offers a user-friendly, minimalist design that makes counting a breeze. Create your projects, import a file (PDF pattern or image for example), and start counting with an unlimited number of counters. Key Features: > Import PDFs or Images: Easily upload your patterns or project files to track your progress directly on them. > Unlimited Counters: Add as many counters as you need to stay organized, all within one easy-to-use interface. > Customizable Counters: Personalize each counter with unique colors, names, and settings to fit your project’s needs. > Ruler Guides: Show or hide ruler guides to help align your progress with your pattern. > Project Folders: Organize your projects within folders. Whether you're keeping track of stitches, rows, or complex patterns, Countastic makes it simple, allowing you to focus on your creativity. Simplify your needlework with the power of a clean, intuitive design! (*knitting Row counter, crochet stitch counter, cross-stitch, knit and needlepoint.)
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: Countastic | Multi at every 8 days against KnittingConverter's every 5 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. Countastic | Multi 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.
Countastic | Multi ships an update every 8 days, KnittingConverter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countastic | Multi | KnittingConverter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sylvain Huon | Stefan Neumann |
In-app purchases
Countastic | Multi
- Pro Version$1.99
KnittingConverter
- Yarn calculator$0.99
- Pro-Version$8.99
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