# Knit Design vs Graph Paper Pro

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.

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. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knit Design | Graph Paper Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-design-japanese-pattern/id6742430934/reviews) | **[4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-paper-pro/id6754513067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chizuru Kondo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642104249) | [Digital Palette LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642936946) |

## What reviewers say

### Knit Design

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-design-japanese-pattern/id6742430934)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthy Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock symbols pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro features pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Knit design Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### Graph Paper Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graph-paper-pro/id6754513067)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Graph Paper Pro Lifetime Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 30, 2026 and Graph Paper Pro on October 28, 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.*