Comparison

Knit Design vs Threadologie

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

Threadologie

Design intricate beadwork patterns with powerful yet simple tools. Convert images to bead designs, track your progress, and export professional charts. Suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters.

Highlights
  • Image-to-pattern conversion
  • Bead-by-bead tracking
  • Directional stitching guidance
  • Smart row navigation
  • Advanced color editor
  • PDF export with word charts
Features
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Create and follow seed bead patterns for peyote stitch, brick stitch and loom beading with Threadologie. Design bracelets, fringe earrings and other beadwork from scratch, turn a photo into a pattern, or choose a free pattern to get started. REAL BEAD COLORS AND REFERENCES Find bead colors from MIYUKI, TOHO, PRECIOSA ORNELA and MATUBO by manufacturer reference. Add them to your pattern palettes so you can identify the beads used in your design. Choose from available bead types, including MIYUKI Delica. FREE PATTERNS TO EXPLORE Browse the in-app library of free bead-weaving patterns and choose a project to follow. FROM PHOTO TO PATTERN Import an image to create an editable pattern. Refine the details, adjust the colors and make the design your own before you start beading. KEEP YOUR PLACE AS YOU BEAD Track your progress bead by bead or row by row, with directional arrows to guide you. Use tubular mode to follow compatible patterns worked in the round, including tubular peyote. DESIGN AROUND YOUR MATERIALS Edit and replace colors, build palettes and experiment with fringe layouts. Choose your bead type and size to estimate the finished dimensions. Save reusable shapes for future designs (Pro). EXPORT AND REOPEN YOUR WORK Export PDFs with word charts, bead counts, legends and QR codes (Pro). Add a cover photo of your finished piece. Scan a Threadologie QR code inside the app to reopen a compatible pattern and continue digitally. Designed for beginners and experts alike, Threadologie brings elegance, clarity, and ease to every step of your beadwork journey. Whether you’re crafting a bracelet, creating fringe earrings, designing peyote patterns for Etsy, or managing large loom projects, Threadologie helps you do it beautifully. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Knit Design4 screens
Threadologie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Threadologie at 84% against Knit Design's 37%. Threadologie also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (93 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Threadologie sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Threadologie holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threadologie has 93 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Knit Design's written reviews are positive against 84% of Threadologie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knit Design ships an update fortnightly, Threadologie weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Knit Design versus Threadologie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnit DesignThreadologie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)4.6 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews84.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings793 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChizuru KondoLucie Levices

Customer experience

Knit Design

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral36.8%
Negative26.3%

Threadologie

All ratings93 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%

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

Threadologie

Subscriptions4
  • Creators monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Creator Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Creators Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Creators Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Knit Design free?
Knit Design is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Threadologie free?
Threadologie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knit Design or Threadologie?
Threadologie is rated higher. Knit Design averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Threadologie averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.
Do Knit Design or Threadologie have ads?
Neither Knit Design nor Threadologie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knit Design or Threadologie?
Knit Design ships an update fortnightly, and Threadologie weekly. Most recently, Knit Design was updated on October 20, 2026 and Threadologie on October 18, 2026.

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