Knit Design vs Graph Paper Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Knit Design
Create intricate knitting charts using traditional Japanese symbols and a flexible grid canvas. Design patterns with color, add annotations, and export your work. Offers premium features for unlimited saves and cloud synchronization.
- Japanese knitting symbol system
- Grid canvas for stitch design
- 80 dedicated knitting symbols
- Annotation tools for notes and dimensions
- Flexible canvas up to 160x160
- iCloud Sync (Premium)
- Export as image or PDF (Premium)
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- Japanese-Style Knitting Charts Create charts using the traditional Japanese knitting symbol system, renowned for its clarity and precision. - Grid Canvas Draw stitches on a grid, with one square representing one stitch. Use the paint tool to design patterns and motifs in color, or work with line, rectangle, and circle tools. - 80 Knitting Symbols Place stitches, cables, and increases/decreases with dedicated tools. - Flexible Canvas Up to 160 stitches × 160 rows Save up to 2 files - Annotation Tools Add notes, dimension lines, and text directly to your charts. - iCloud Sync & Export Save to iCloud (Premium) and export as images or vector PDFs (Premium). - Dark Mode Support Comfortable editing day or night. Premium Upgrade - Unlimited saves - 320 × 320 canvas - Unlimited symbol usage - Unlock save patterns - Vector PDF export - iCloud sync across devices Whether you’re designing original patterns, practicing Japanese knitting charts, or converting between symbol systems, Knit Design helps bring your ideas to life. For information on the subscription (monthly Premium) terms and conditions please see here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Graph Paper Pro
Create precise geometric and 3D drawings on digital graph or dot paper. Features include anchored lines, shape filling with color, and customizable paper styles. Export your creations as PNGs with various background options, including transparency.
- Anchored lines with snap precision
- Solid and gradient shape filling
- Customizable graph and dot paper
- Freehand drawing with 'Draw Behind' toggle
- Unlimited undo/redo
- PNG export with transparency option
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Draw like you're on real graph paper, only faster. Graph Paper Pro is a focused workspace for building geometric and 3D drawings on graph or dot paper. Place anchored lines that snap with precision, fill closed shapes with solid or gradient color, and finish with clean PNG exports. Why this app - Built for people who love drawing on graph paper: 3D doodles, optical illusions, cubes, isometric-style sketches, and clean diagrams. - iPhone, iPad, and Mac support. Apple Pencil works with the included freehand tools. - Offline-first. No sign-up, no internet required. Tools that ship - Line, Fill, Eraser, and Freehand tools with a simple drawing workspace. - Snap and precision controls for confident placement. - Fill supports solid and gradient colors on closed shapes. - Draw Behind mode for the freehand tool to sketch under your shapes. - Unlimited undo/redo. - Sample projects to learn techniques fast. Paper you control with Pro - Switch between graph or dot paper. - Customize paper color, grid line color/thickness, dot color/size, and drawing line widths. - Create unlimited projects. - Unlock all export styles. Export - Export on a solid background, with grid/dots showing, or transparent PNG. - Share straight from the export sheet. Pricing - Free: up to 3 projects, limited customization, and basic export. - Pro Monthly: $3.99/month. - Pro Annual: $19.99/year with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. - Pro Lifetime: $49.99 one-time purchase. Existing buyers of the original $9.99 lifetime unlock keep Pro forever and do not need to subscribe. Subscription terms Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Feedback & Support: https://forms.gle/YX3prmEVkRtfS16U6 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Knit Design and Graph Paper Pro both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Graph Paper Pro's written reviews are positive against 35% of Knit Design's. Graph Paper Pro also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Knit Design sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Graph Paper Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Knit Design against 4.1 for Graph Paper Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Knit Design's written reviews are positive against 67% of Graph Paper Pro's.
Knit Design ships an update fortnightly, Graph Paper Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Knit Design | Graph Paper Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) | 4.1 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chizuru Kondo | Digital Palette LLC |
Customer experience
Knit Design
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In-app purchases
Knit Design
- Monthy Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Unlock symbols pack$5.99
- Pro features pack$9.99
- Knit design Premium$14.99
Graph Paper Pro
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Graph Paper Pro Lifetime Unlock$9.99
- Lifetime$49.99
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