Comparison

KnittingCount vs Rugmi

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

Head to head
About

KnittingCount

Features
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β€’ Manage multiple counters per project β€’ Track your knitting session times β€’ Clear project statistics and progress indicators β€’ Elegant, user-friendly design Subscriptions are subject to Apple's Standard Terms and Conditions. (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

About

Rugmi

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Rugmi turns any image into a rug pattern you can actually tuft β€” and then helps you make it, from the first color to the final cost. Everything runs on your device. No account, no sign-up, and your photos never leave your phone. CONVERT ANY IMAGE β€’ Turn a photo or artwork into a clean, color-reduced pattern β€’ Built for gun tufting, punch needle, and latch hook β€’ Smart color reduction that keeps shapes tuftable β€” no detail too thin to make β€’ Set real-world size; the pattern respects your minimum detail width TRANSFER TO FABRIC β€’ Print a full-size poster PDF, tiled across pages β€’ Projector mode with keystone correction to trace straight onto your backing β€’ Mirror for back-of-backing transfer when you need it β€’ Numbered chart export for latch hook PLAN YARN & PRICE β€’ Estimate yarn usage per color, with calibration for accuracy β€’ Match colors to real yarn brands and your own palettes β€’ Price calculator for materials, time, and margin β€’ Build a shopping list from what a project needs vs. your stash MANAGE YOUR PROJECTS β€’ Keep every rug as a project with pattern, palette, and notes β€’ Built-in work timer and photo journal to track progress β€’ Gallery of finished pieces with share cards β€’ Yarn catalog and stash so you always know what you own Everything you need to turn an idea into a finished rugβ€”all in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KnittingCount4 screens
Rugmi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KnittingCount at none against Rugmi's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. KnittingCount sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Rugmi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KnittingCount ships an update fortnightly, Rugmi every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
KnittingCount versus Rugmi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnittingCountRugmi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNina KosarzDiana BiaΕ‚ogrzywa

In-app purchases

4 purchases

KnittingCount

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock all$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Large Tip$8.99
2 purchases

Rugmi

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is KnittingCount free?
KnittingCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rugmi free?
Rugmi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KnittingCount or Rugmi have ads?
Rugmi shows ads; KnittingCount does not.
Which is updated more often, KnittingCount or Rugmi?
KnittingCount ships an update fortnightly, and Rugmi every 9 days. Most recently, KnittingCount was updated on October 2, 2026 and Rugmi on October 12, 2026.

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