Comparison

Loopsy vs Nuvela

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Loopsy

Manage knitting and crochet projects with built-in counters for rows, stitches, and repeats. Organize your yarn stash and discover new patterns. Track progress, set goals, and turn PDFs or websites into interactive guides.

Highlights
  • Stitch and row counters
  • Stash management
  • Pattern discovery and saving
  • Session logging and goal setting
  • Interactive PDF/website guides
Features
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Loopsy is the all-in-one pattern and stash manager with built-in stitch and row counters for knitting, crochet, and every craft in between. With Loopsy you’ll never lose track of your progress, whether you’re on round 45 of a granny square or navigating a complex cable chart. It combines the precision of a knitting row counter and crochet stitch counter with smart tools that turn any PDF or website into an interactive guide. Why crafters love Loopsy • Built-in Counters & Progress Tracking – keep perfect count of rows, rounds, stitches, and repeats, no pocket notebook required • Stash Management – catalog every skein of yarn, weight, and color in one place so you always know what’s on hand • Discover & Save – browse thousands of free and premium patterns and tap once to save them to your collection • Session Logging – track time and milestones, set goals, and build a consistent crafting habit Whether you’re a beginner following your first pattern or an expert who needs a knit companion for intricate charts, Loopsy makes every project a breeze. Start crafting smarter today. Ready to turn chaos into cozy? Get Loopsy now and start stitching smarter. Terms & Conditions (EULA) and Privacy Policy: loopsy.com/terms Support: support@loopsy.com

About

Nuvela

Decode skincare ingredients and understand how formulas suit your skin. Scan products to get ingredient explanations, match scores, and purity ratings. Build personalized routines and avoid ingredient clashes.

Highlights
  • Ingredient scanning and explanation
  • Skin type and concern quiz
  • Product match and purity scores
  • Routine building and conflict alerts
  • Ingredient recommendations
  • Private by design, on-device scanning
Features
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Skincare, decoded. Ever stared at an ingredient list and had no idea what half of it does? Nuvela reads the label for you. Scan any skincare product and instantly see every ingredient explained in plain English — and how well the formula suits your skin. HOW IT WORKS - Take a one-minute skin quiz — your type, concerns and any sensitivities. - Scan a product's ingredients with your camera, paste them, or pick from 100+ popular products. - Get two clear scores: a match score for your skin and a purity score for the formula. BUILD A ROUTINE THAT WORKS TOGETHER Save products to your shelf and sort them into a morning and evening routine. Nuvela flags when actives clash — like a retinoid layered with an acid — before they irritate your skin. KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR Based on your quiz, Nuvela suggests the ingredients worth seeking out, with the reason why — then helps you find products that contain them. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Scanning happens on your device. Your profile and shelf stay on your phone. NUVELA GOLD Upgrade for the full ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown, routine conflict alerts and fixes, an unlimited shelf, and early access to new features. $6.99/month or $39.99/year with a 1-week free trial. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Nuvela provides cosmetic-ingredient information, not medical advice. Always patch-test new products and consult a dermatologist about any skin concern. Terms: https://asknuvela.com/terms.html Privacy: https://asknuvela.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Loopsy4 screens
Nuvela4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nuvela at 100% against Loopsy's 45%. Nuvela also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Loopsy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loopsy ships an update every 5 days, Nuvela fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Loopsy versus Nuvela: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopsyNuvela
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpringtown Labs Inc.GABRIELLA HINA

Customer experience

Loopsy

All ratings17,082 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews490 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative46.7%

Nuvela

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Loopsy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Unreliable pattern importing
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free version with limited features
  • Improved cloud sync and backup
  • More customization options

Nuvela

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Loopsy

Subscriptions9
  • Loopsy Pro$4.997 Days
  • Loopsy Pro$9.991 Month
  • Loopsy Pro$19.991 Year
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  • Loopsy Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Loopsy Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Loopsy Pro$99.99
None

Nuvela

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopsy free?
Loopsy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nuvela free?
Nuvela is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loopsy or Nuvela have ads?
Neither Loopsy nor Nuvela shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loopsy or Nuvela?
Loopsy ships an update every 5 days, and Nuvela fortnightly. Most recently, Loopsy was updated on November 10, 2026 and Nuvela on October 31, 2026.

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