Comparison

LoopCraft vs Basalis

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

Basalis

Features
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Photograph your meal. Basalis works out what is on the plate and where your week is heading. MOST TRACKERS GUESS. FORKCAST TELLS YOU WHICH. Every food is labelled Database or Estimated, so you can see which numbers came from real USDA reference data and which are the model's best guess. No other tracker is honest about that difference — and once you stop believing the numbers, you stop logging. IT LEARNS YOUR PORTIONS Drag a portion once and Basalis remembers. Your rice bowl is the size it is every time, so after a handful of corrections it starts closer than any general model could. All of it happens on your device, from your own data. IT MEASURES WHAT YOU BURN — IT DOESN'T ASSUME Most apps estimate your maintenance calories from a textbook formula that can be hundreds of calories wrong for any one person. Weigh in for two weeks and Basalis works out your real number from what you actually ate against what the scale actually did. Connect Apple Health and it reads your real activity too. FOOD FROM EVERYWHERE Biryani, jollof, pho, dal, naan — Basalis handles the food people actually eat, not just packaged Western groceries. 3,398 foods from USDA FoodData Central, plus a model that recognises dishes no database lists. SEE THE CHANGE Add a progress photo whenever you like and watch the timeline build. The numbers tell you what happened; this shows it. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No account. No signup. No password. Your log lives on your device and syncs through your own iCloud — we cannot read it. Meal photos are deleted after seven days automatically. Export everything to CSV whenever you want. FORKCAST PLUS - Unlimited photo analyses (the free plan covers three a day) - A second opinion from a more accurate model on crowded plates - Apple Health, so your budget uses real activity instead of an estimate Everything else — photo logging, the USDA database, portions that learn, the weight forecast, progress photos and CSV export — is free. WHERE THE NUMBERS COME FROM Basalis cites every calculation it makes. Food values come from USDA FoodData Central. Your resting rate uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, your protein target follows published sports-nutrition reviews, and the weight forecast uses the standard 7,700 kcal per kg figure. Tap Sources & References in Settings, or the link beside any figure in the app, to open the original research. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Plus Monthly: auto-renewable, one month per period - Plus Yearly: auto-renewable, one year per period - Two weeks free, then the price shown on the purchase screen for your country. Prices are set per region, so the amount you see in the app is the amount you pay. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings at any time. Cancel before the free trial ends and you are not charged. Privacy Policy: https://jimith007.github.io/forkcast-site/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Basalis gives general fitness guidance and estimates. Photo-based calorie figures are approximate. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Talk to a doctor before making significant changes to your diet.

Screenshots

LoopCraft4 screens
Basalis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LoopCraft at 3 against Basalis's 1. LoopCraft also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Basalis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LoopCraft versus Basalis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopCraftBasalis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperScala technology limitedJimith George

Bugs and requests

LoopCraft

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Cannot access content without paying

Requested features

2 requests
  • More knitting patterns
  • Video instructions for patterns

Basalis

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

Basalis

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$99.001 Year

Questions

Is LoopCraft free?
LoopCraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basalis free?
Basalis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LoopCraft or Basalis have ads?
Neither LoopCraft nor Basalis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopCraft or Basalis?
LoopCraft ships an update every 4 days, and Basalis every 4 days. Most recently, LoopCraft was updated on November 9, 2026 and Basalis on November 6, 2026.

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