Pattly vs Crochetly
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.
Crochetly
Transform your photos into charming crochet toy patterns with step-by-step instructions and material estimates. This app simplifies the crafting process, allowing you to create custom plushies from any image, track your progress, and adjust design elements.
- Convert photos to crochet patterns
- Step-by-step pattern generation
- Progress tracking with auto-save
- Yarn and material estimates
- Customization tools for design
- Create crochet plushies from images
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Meet the app that makes your photos softer, squishier, and infinitely more charming. Turn any image: pets, food, sneakers into an adorable crochet toy. Part magic, part craft, all serotonin. This isn’t just digital cuteness. It’s cuteness with structure. Cuteness with process. Cuteness that comes with yarn math so you don’t have to pretend you remember how many yards are in a skein. WHAT THE APP DOES (AND DOES WELL): Crochet-ify Any Photo Upload a picture. Watch it metamorphose into the cutest little yarn version of itself. Think: crochet plushies, but without the wrist pain. Step-by-Step Pattern Generator For those who actually want to make the toy (we see you, cozy enthusiasts), the app builds a full crochet pattern based on your photo. Clear steps. Helpful visuals. No gatekeeping. Progress Tracking Check off rounds, rows, and the existential dread you avoided by crafting instead of doom-scrolling. Your place is saved automatically so you can pick up your hook and resume your masterpiece anytime. Yarn & Materials Estimates We tell you exactly what you need: Yarn weights & yardage Hook sizes Stuffing amounts Optional accessories (yes, tiny cheeks are a personality) No guessing. No frantic yarn-store math. Customization Tools Adjust fluffiness, stitch density, colors, proportions, whatever it takes to make your project feel like it was designed during a particularly good mood.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pattly at none against Crochetly's 2. Pattly also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. Crochetly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Pattly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pattly ships an update every 3 days, Crochetly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pattly | Crochetly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karen Borner | Anfisa Savchenko |
In-app purchases
Pattly
No in-app purchases
Crochetly
- weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month








