Raglan Planner vs Cablewick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Raglan Planner
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Raglan Planner helps you plan a top-down raglan sweater from your own measurements and gauge—not a pattern catalog. Enter your swatch, body measurements, fit preference, and neckline choice. The app calculates stitch counts, increase rows, and raglan shaping, then walks you through each stage with clear steps and knitting charts. WHAT THIS APP IS FOR • Top-down raglan sweaters sized to you • Accurate stitch and row counts from your gauge • Fit options: fitted, semi-fitted, loose, or oversized • Structured steps: collar/ribbing, raglan increases, back lengthening, sleeve separation, body • Visual charts for collar, back, front, and sleeves • Round neck and V-neck options • Multiple projects—save progress and your stopping row, then continue later • Metric (cm) or imperial (in), with many interface languages WHAT IT IS NOT • Not a library of finished patterns from designers • Not a substitute for learning basic knit and purl—you should already be comfortable knitting in the round or flat WHO IT’S FOR • Knitters who love (or want to try) top-down raglan and want the math done for them • Anyone tired of decoding multi-size pattern columns on paper or PDFs Save your measurements, follow the steps at the needles, and focus on knitting—not arithmetic. Plan. Knit. Wear. Questions or feedback? Contact us through the support link on this page.
Cablewick
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Cablewick is the calm, all-in-one companion for knitters and crocheters — a row counter, pattern reader, chart designer, yarn stash and learning studio in one beautifully made app. No ads. No account. No cloud. Everything lives on your device and works fully offline. From amigurumi rounds to a colourwork sweater to your very first chain stitch, Cablewick keeps your place, your projects and your yarn in one warm, tactile home. WHY MAKERS CHOOSE CABLEWICK • No ads, ever — nothing between you and your work • Works 100% offline — count on a plane, in a cabin, anywhere • No login, no account, no cloud — your data never leaves your device • One-time Lifetime unlock available — not everything has to be a subscription • Built for knitting and crochet, right- or left-handed, US or UK terms SMART ROW COUNTER • Tap, swipe or press to count, with warm haptics and an optional wooden tick • Amigurumi rounds mode with stitch checks and magic-ring growth (6·12·18·24…) • Adjustable step size, row targets and progress bars • Lock Screen Live Activity and Dynamic Island — count without opening the app • Home Screen widgets and Siri: "Add a row" hands-free • Voice counting — say "next" to advance while your hands stay busy (Premium) • Multiple counters per project, linked repeats and per-row reminders PATTERNS, YOUR WAY • Import from PDF, photo scan, web link, or paste your own text • On-device parsing turns any pattern into a tap-to-check row list • A place-keeping row marker and count-along that syncs with your counter • Draw and annotate right on your PDF (Premium) • Sepia reading mode, text zoom, sketch pad and voice notes • Size picker highlights your size across the whole pattern • Browse thousands of public Ravelry patterns and inspiration photos — no login • Export any pattern back out as a clean PDF CHART DESIGNER & READER (Premium) • Design stitch and colourwork charts on a symbol and colour grid • Turn a photo into a colourwork chart automatically • Read charts bottom-up with row highlighting, notes and auto row text • Magic markers, mirror/flip, undo/redo and a colourwork yarn planner YARN STASH & TOOLS • Catalogue yarn with photos, weight, fibre, dye lot, yardage and price • Scan a yarn label to auto-fill, or scan a barcode to tag it • Track hooks, needles and notions, plus a shopping list • "What can I make?" suggests projects from the yarn you already own (Premium) LEARN TO KNIT & CROCHET • 10 guided courses from your first stitch to cables, lace and finishing • 44 illustrated, animated stitches and 30 techniques • "Fix a mistake" troubleshooter for 24 common problems • 12 maker's calculators — gauge, resize, cast-on, yarn estimate and more • On-device AI stitch helper answers questions privately (supported devices) • Care symbols, size charts, references, a US↔UK glossary and video tutorials PROJECTS & PROGRESS • Unlimited projects on the free plan — always • Built-in session timer, streaks, stats and earnable badges • Deadlines with gentle reminders, progress photos, notes and materials • Share a beautiful project card to show off a finished make • Full backup export and import — your data stays in your hands FREE & PREMIUM Cablewick is generous on the free plan: unlimited projects and counting, a yarn stash, the timer, stats, achievements, learning basics, the mistake-fixer, backups and more. Premium unlocks unlimited counters and stash, chart tools, voice counting, PDF drawing, the full stitch library and every calculator. Premium is offered Monthly (with a free trial), Yearly, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage anytime in your App Store settings. Made with love for the fibre community. Happy making. Privacy Policy: https://zydeno.com/cablewick/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://zydeno.com/cablewick/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Raglan Planner at none against Cablewick's 3. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Cablewick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Raglan Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Raglan Planner | Cablewick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ilya Dylko | Andrii Matiushev |
In-app purchases
Raglan Planner
No in-app purchases
Cablewick
- Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly$24.991 Year
- Lifetime$39.99









