Comparison

Knit Design vs Graph Paper Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Knit Design4 screens
Graph Paper Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knit Design ships an update fortnightly, Graph Paper Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Knit Design versus Graph Paper Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnit DesignGraph Paper Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.1 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings614 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChizuru KondoDigital Palette LLC

Customer experience

Knit Design

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative25.0%

Graph Paper Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Knit Design

Subscriptions1
  • Monthy Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time3
  • Unlock symbols pack$5.99
  • Pro features pack$9.99
  • Knit design Premium$14.99
4 purchases

Graph Paper Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Graph Paper Pro Lifetime Unlock$9.99
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Knit Design free?
Knit Design is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Graph Paper Pro free?
Graph Paper Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knit Design or Graph Paper Pro?
Graph Paper Pro is rated higher. Knit Design averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Graph Paper Pro averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do Knit Design or Graph Paper Pro have ads?
Neither Knit Design nor Graph Paper Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knit Design or Graph Paper Pro?
Knit Design ships an update fortnightly, and Graph Paper Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Knit Design was updated on October 28, 2026 and Graph Paper Pro on October 28, 2026.

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