# Loopsy vs Spool

Loopsy and Spool both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Spool's written reviews are positive against 45% of Loopsy's. Spool also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Loopsy's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 9) and chart position (#127 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loopsy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Spool sells 3 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 — 4.8 for Loopsy against 4.7 for Spool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopsy has 17K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Loopsy's written reviews are positive against 86% of Spool's.

Loopsy ships an update every 5 days, Spool every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loopsy | Spool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopsy-crochet-and-knitting/id6745416564/reviews)** | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-for-knitters/id6765723959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 134 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Springtown Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472456462) | [Spool App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896050105) |

## What reviewers say

### Loopsy

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

**Currently charting:** #127 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loopsy Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Loopsy Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Loopsy Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Loopsy Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Loopsy Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Loopsy Pro | $29.99 | 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


### Spool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-for-knitters/id6765723959)

This app helps knitters manage their projects with interactive patterns, row counters, and stash organization. It supports custom charts, size recommendations, and time tracking to streamline the creative process from start to finish.

**Highlights:** Interactive step-by-step patterns, Built-in row counters, Colorwork and cable chart support, Knitworthy size recommendations, Yarn and materials stash organizer, Time tracking for projects, Widgets and Live Activities

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spool Maker | $3.99 | per month |
| Spool Maker | $35.99 | per year |
| Founding Member | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loopsy free?

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

### Is Spool free?

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

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

Loopsy is rated higher. Loopsy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Spool averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Loopsy or Spool have ads?

Neither Loopsy nor Spool shows ads.

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

Loopsy ships an update every 5 days, and Spool every 2 days. Most recently, Loopsy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Spool on October 31, 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.*