# Loopsy vs Cabled

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cabled at 100% against Loopsy's 45%. Cabled also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Loopsy's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 4) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loopsy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Cabled sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loopsy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopsy has 17K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Loopsy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cabled's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Loopsy | Cabled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopsy-crochet-and-knitting/id6745416564/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabled-craft-tracker/id6779964215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 134 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Springtown Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472456462) | [Liane Abrams](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779964217) |

## What reviewers say

### Loopsy

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

**Currently charting:** #163 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


### Cabled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cabled-craft-tracker/id6779964215)

This app helps you track your crafting time and progress. Log sessions, count rows, manage projects, and view your stats. Earn achievements and share your milestones with your community.

**Highlights:** Session tracking with timers, Multiple craft support, Color-coded row counters, Project lifecycle management, Crafting statistics, Achievement system, Social sharing of milestones

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cabled Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Cabled Pro - Annual | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loopsy free?

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

### Is Cabled free?

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

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

Loopsy is rated higher. Loopsy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Cabled averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Loopsy or Cabled have ads?

Neither Loopsy nor Cabled shows ads.

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

Loopsy ships an update every 5 days, and Cabled weekly. Most recently, Loopsy was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cabled 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.*