Comparison

LoopCraft vs Cabled

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

Head to head
About

LoopCraft

This app guides users through knitting projects with video tutorials, a pattern library, and smart tools. It helps manage supplies, track progress, and offers AI assistance for troubleshooting. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike.

Highlights
  • Stitch video tutorials
  • Curated knitting patterns library
  • PDF pattern parser and manager
  • Materials kit tracker
  • Smart knitting counter
  • AI knitting assistant
Features
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LoopCraft is your all-in-one companion for knitting success, built for crafters at every skill level—from beginners learning their first stitch to experts designing unique projects. It combines step-by-step guidance, smart tools, and AI support to turn your knitting ideas into reality. Main Features: •••Stitch Video Tutorials••• Learn every technique at your own pace with clear, pauseable video tutorials. Whether you’re mastering basics like garter stitch or tackling advanced skills like cable knitting, each video breaks down steps so you can follow along easily—no more missing a detail. •••Curated Knitting Patterns Library••• Dive into thousands of handpicked knitting patterns (scarves, sweaters, amigurumi, and more), each paired with simple, actionable guides. Find designs that match your skill level, then follow step-by-step instructions to bring them to life. •••Knitting PDF Parser & Manager••• Say goodbye to messy paper patterns. Upload your knitting PDFs to LoopCraft’s built-in parser—annotate notes, zoom in on tricky sections, and store all your favorites in one easy-to-find place. Access your patterns anytime, anywhere. •••Materials Kit Tracker••• Never lose track of your supplies again. Log your needles, yarn, and tools in the kit manager to see exactly what’s in your stash. Check what you have before starting a new project, so you never run out mid-knit. •••Smart Knitting Counter••• Skip manual counting and stay on track with the handy Counter tool. It automatically tracks rows, stitches, or repeats, so you can focus on your craft instead of keeping tally—no more starting over from a mistake. •••Ask AI for Knitting Solutions••• Stuck on a dropped stitch? Unsure how to adjust a pattern size? Just Ask AI—LoopCraft’s smart assistant answers all your knitting questions, anytime. Get quick, clear advice to fix issues and keep your project moving. LoopCraft isn’t just an app—it’s your partner in every knitting journey. Download now and turn every loop into a masterpiece! Privacy Policy: https://app.loopcraftai.com/en/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://app.loopcraftai.com/en/agreement.html

About

Cabled

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
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A calm craft tracker. Start a timer when you pick up your needles, or log a session after you finish. Watch your hours, streaks and finished objects add up - with no ads, no interruptions, no pressure. Cabled is built for makers who want to remember the time they spend on their crafts and enjoy detailed insights into their hobbies. TRACK EVERY SESSION Start a timer when you sit down knit, crochet, or stitch. Pause mid-row, pick up later, or log time after the fact. Cabled reminds you if a session is still running so nothing disappears. YOUR PATTERN, RIGHT IN YOUR SESSION Open your PDF pattern while you work. Mark your charts with movable guides, zoom in on details, and keep your Row Counters floating on top. No AI parsing, no copyright violations - just simpler tracking, all in one place. ROW COUNTERS THAT KEEP UP Add up to 5 colour-coded row counters per project, with optional targets. Reorder or rename them during a session. Edit them later if you counted ahead. See and count rows from your lock screen. TIME BY SECTION Tag your sessions by section, like yoke, sleeves, or seaming, and see how long you really spend on sleeve island. EVERY CRAFT, ONE APP Knitting, crochet, Tunisian crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, sewing, quilting, English paper piecing, sashiko, spinning, weaving and needle felting. Choose your craft at the start of a project and the app uses the right language. PROJECTS FROM CAST ON TO FO Keep works in progress in one place. Move a project through its life: active, hibernating, finished object, or frogged. Add photos, notes and row counters so the next session starts where you left off. RAVELRY BUILT IN Search Ravelry's pattern library when you start a Project and the details will fill themselves in. When you finish, send your Project, photos and Notes to Ravelry in one tap. TRACK YOUR STASH Keep all your supplies in one place, with quantities, colourways and photos. Import your Stash from Ravelry, link materials to Projects as you use them, and adjust remaining quantities when you finish a Project. SEE THE YEAR YOU MADE Daily, monthly and lifetime stats that evolve with you. Track personal bests, craft streaks, and share your progress with Cabled Cards. Unlock achievements along the way. FREE & PRO ACCESS Cabled is free for up to 3 active projects. Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited projects, PDF patterns in your sessions, stash tracking with Ravelry import, and private community access (coming soon). FREE 7-day trial for new subscribers. Made by a knitter (me!), for makers. Cabled Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to that. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cabled.app/privacy

Screenshots

LoopCraft4 screens
Cabled4 screens

Verdict

The call

LoopCraft and Cabled both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Cabled's written reviews are positive against 56% of LoopCraft's. LoopCraft's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. LoopCraft sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LoopCraft holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LoopCraft has 5.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of LoopCraft'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopCraft ships an update every 4 days, Cabled weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LoopCraft versus Cabled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopCraftCabled
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.5K ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.5K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScala technology limitedLiane Abrams

Customer experience

LoopCraft

All ratings5,482 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews262 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral12.6%
Negative30.9%

Cabled

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

LoopCraft

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Cannot access content without paying

Requested features

2 requests
  • More knitting patterns
  • Video instructions for patterns

Cabled

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

LoopCraft

Subscriptions10
  • LoopCraft Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Premium: 1st Month Offer1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • LoopCraft Pattern Yearly Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • LoopCraft Premium: 7-Day Trial7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Premium: 1st Month Sale Offer1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • LoopCraft Premium1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • LoopCraft Premium: 1st Month Offer1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • LoopCraft Pattern Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
  • LoopCraft Yearly Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • LoopCraft Yearly Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Cabled

Subscriptions2
  • Cabled Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Cabled Pro - Annual$44.991 Year

Questions

Is LoopCraft free?
LoopCraft 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, LoopCraft or Cabled?
LoopCraft is rated higher. LoopCraft averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Cabled averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do LoopCraft or Cabled have ads?
Neither LoopCraft nor Cabled shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopCraft or Cabled?
LoopCraft ships an update every 4 days, and Cabled weekly. Most recently, LoopCraft was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cabled on October 31, 2026.

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