# Loopsy vs RowKeeper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RowKeeper at 100% against Loopsy's 45%. RowKeeper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Loopsy's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loopsy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. RowKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

RowKeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopsy has 17K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Loopsy's written reviews are positive against 100% of RowKeeper's.

Loopsy ships an update every 5 days, RowKeeper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loopsy | RowKeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopsy-crochet-and-knitting/id6745416564/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowkeeper-knitting-tracker/id6758925791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 134 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Springtown Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472456462) | [junho lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875803647) |

## What reviewers say

### Loopsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopsy-crochet-and-knitting/id6745416564)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your knitting and crochet projects with a built-in row and stitch counter. Convert patterns into interactive guides, track your yarn stash, and discover new projects. Ideal for crafters of all skill levels to organize and track their progress.

**Highlights:** Built-in row and stitch counters, Interactive pattern conversion, Yarn stash management, Pattern discovery and saving, Session logging and goal setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loopsy Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Loopsy Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Loopsy Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful step-by-step guides
- 🚀 Efficient pattern organization
- ❤️ Loved by users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app, not free
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate free trial
- 🔍 Unclear pricing structure
- 🐛 Buggy pattern importing

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Unreliable pattern importing
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Free version with limited features
- Improved cloud sync and backup
- More customization options


### RowKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowkeeper-knitting-tracker/id6758925791)

This app helps knitters track their progress on PDF patterns by allowing them to mark off rows and repeat sections. It offers customizable counters, annotation tools for charts, and a yarn stash manager. All your knitting data is stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Track rows and progress on PDF charts, Mark and highlight pattern repeats, Directional indicators for flat knitting, Customizable and linkable counters, Annotate charts with markers and notes, Import patterns from PDF, images, or camera, Yarn stash and gauge calculator

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loopsy free?

Loopsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RowKeeper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loopsy or RowKeeper?

RowKeeper is rated higher. Loopsy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while RowKeeper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Loopsy or RowKeeper have ads?

Neither Loopsy nor RowKeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loopsy or RowKeeper?

Loopsy ships an update every 5 days, and RowKeeper every 2 weeks. Most recently, Loopsy was updated on November 3, 2026 and RowKeeper on October 24, 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.*