# PokLibNY vs Loopsy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PokLibNY at none against Loopsy's 10. PokLibNY also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Loopsy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (17K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loopsy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PokLibNY asks for nothing beyond the download.

PokLibNY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopsy has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PokLibNY ships an update every 6 weeks, Loopsy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PokLibNY | Loopsy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poklibny/id6714483399/reviews)** | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopsy-crochet-and-knitting/id6745416564/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 50 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mid-Hudson Library System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770320161) | [Springtown Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472456462) |

## What reviewers say

### PokLibNY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poklibny/id6714483399)

Access library services and resources from your mobile device. Search the catalog, manage your account, download digital content, and find library information.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Manage account, Download eBooks and audiobooks, Place holds, Renew materials, Find library hours and directions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loopsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopsy-crochet-and-knitting/id6745416564)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage knitting and crochet projects with built-in counters for rows, stitches, and repeats. Organize your yarn stash and discover new patterns. Track progress, set goals, and turn PDFs or websites into interactive guides.

**Highlights:** Stitch and row counters, Stash management, Pattern discovery and saving, Session logging and goal setting, Interactive PDF/website guides

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loopsy Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Loopsy Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Loopsy Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful step-by-step guides
- 🚀 Efficient pattern organization
- ❤️ Loved by users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app, not free
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate free trial
- 🔍 Unclear pricing structure
- 🐛 Buggy pattern importing

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Unreliable pattern importing
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- Improved cloud sync and backup
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PokLibNY free?

PokLibNY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Loopsy free?

Loopsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PokLibNY or Loopsy?

PokLibNY is rated higher. PokLibNY averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Loopsy averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.

### Do PokLibNY or Loopsy have ads?

Neither PokLibNY nor Loopsy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PokLibNY or Loopsy?

PokLibNY ships an update every 6 weeks, and Loopsy every 5 days. Most recently, PokLibNY was updated on October 30, 2026 and Loopsy on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*