# YarnPixel vs Crochet & Knitting

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YarnPixel at 100% against Crochet & Knitting's 0%. YarnPixel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Crochet & Knitting's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crochet & Knitting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. YarnPixel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crochet & Knitting holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crochet & Knitting has 38 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of YarnPixel's written reviews are positive against 0% of Crochet & Knitting's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

YarnPixel ships an update fortnightly, Crochet & Knitting every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YarnPixel | Crochet & Knitting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarnpixel/id6744874085/reviews) | **[4.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochet-and-knitting-loopify/id6755966554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hannah Bordoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809697471) | [John Hetfield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843393561) |

## What reviewers say

### YarnPixel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarnpixel/id6744874085)

Easily match yarn colors from photos or images. Discover up to five closest yarn product matches from a catalog of over 5,500 yarns. Create custom color palettes from any image and save your favorite matches.

**Highlights:** Color matching from photos, Create custom color palettes, Catalog of 5,500+ yarn products, Filter by brand, weight, and fiber, Save favorite yarn matches, iCloud sync between devices

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crochet & Knitting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochet-and-knitting-loopify/id6755966554)

This app helps organize your yarn stash and track knitting or crochet projects. It offers AI-powered pattern generation from photos, PDFs, or websites, along with essential tools like a row counter and yarn calculator. Manage your creative life and discover new patterns with this all-in-one crafting companion.

**Highlights:** AI pattern generation from photo, PDF, or URL, Pattern help chat assistant, Row counter, Yarn and stitch calculators, Project management and progress tracking, Pattern discovery and recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YarnPixel free?

YarnPixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crochet & Knitting free?

Crochet & Knitting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YarnPixel or Crochet & Knitting?

Crochet & Knitting is rated higher. YarnPixel averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Crochet & Knitting averages 4.8 from 38 ratings.

### Do YarnPixel or Crochet & Knitting have ads?

YarnPixel shows ads; Crochet & Knitting does not.

### Which is updated more often, YarnPixel or Crochet & Knitting?

YarnPixel ships an update fortnightly, and Crochet & Knitting every 2 days. Most recently, YarnPixel was updated on August 16, 2026 and Crochet & Knitting on September 9, 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.*