# YarnPixel vs GarnLog

The clearest difference is rating: GarnLog at 5.0 against YarnPixel's 4.3. GarnLog also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GarnLog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YarnPixel | GarnLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarnpixel/id6744874085/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garnlog/id6761591624/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hannah Bordoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809697471) | [Athobak LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887168402) |

## 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


### GarnLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garnlog/id6761591624)

Manage your yarn collection with this inventory app. Track yarn details, identify low stock items, and browse your stash by color. Perfect for knitters and crocheters on the go.

**Highlights:** Full stash inventory tracking, Low stock dashboard, Color browsing, Favorite yarns, Offline access, Filter and search by brand/color

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YarnPixel free?

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

### Is GarnLog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YarnPixel or GarnLog?

GarnLog is rated higher. YarnPixel averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while GarnLog averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do YarnPixel or GarnLog have ads?

YarnPixel shows ads; GarnLog does not.

### Which is updated more often, YarnPixel or GarnLog?

YarnPixel ships an update fortnightly, and GarnLog fortnightly. Most recently, YarnPixel was updated on September 24, 2026 and GarnLog on September 29, 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.*