Pattly vs Knitting Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pattly
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Easily browse, search, and manage your Ravelry patterns, manage projects, queues and favorites — anywhere you go. Key Features: Ravelry pattern search: find knitting and crochet patterns by category, fit, language and more Favorites, Projects & Queue: save your favorite knitting and crochet patterns or add them to your projects or queue. Category filters: sort patterns by craft type, clothing type, season, and style. Account sync : all changes update instantly across Ravelry web and mobile (for projects, queues and favorites in Ravelry). Perfect for: Knitters looking for sweater, hat, or sock patterns. Crocheters searching for amigurumi, blankets, or seasonal designs. And for everything else what the heart desires. Why choose this app? Whether you knit, crochet, or do both, this app makes it easy to find inspiration, manage your projects, and keep your Ravelry favorites just a tap away. No more hunting through browser tabs — everything is organized and ready for your next crafting session. Requirements: Free Ravelry account to access your patterns and projects. Internet connection for browsing and syncing. Start creating today — download now and make your knitting & crochet life simpler, faster, and more inspiring.
Knitting Assistant
Organize your knitting projects with this app. Store patterns, track yarn, plan rows, and manage ideas. Enjoy a calm workspace with iCloud sync and warm visuals to focus on your stitches.
- Pattern PDF and notes storage
- Yarn stash tracking
- Row counter
- Idea tagging
- iCloud sync
- Warm visual design
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Knitting Companion is your calm workspace for every project. Capture pattern PDFs and notes in tidy cards, track yarn stash with colors and weights, plan rows with counters, and keep tags to find ideas fast. Enjoy iCloud sync, warm visuals, and quick access to the details that matter - so you can focus on the stitches.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pattly at every 3 days against Knitting Assistant's every 2 months. Pattly also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pattly ships an update every 3 days, Knitting Assistant every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pattly | Knitting Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karen Borner | Martin Dissing |
In-app purchases
Pattly
No in-app purchases
Knitting Assistant
No in-app purchases
Questions
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