Comparison

Granny Square Designer vs Patternize

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

Head to head
About

Granny Square Designer

Design modern granny squares for various crochet projects like bags and blankets. Assign colors to each round, combine designs, and get project summaries including size, yarn estimates, and instructions in multiple languages. Supports metric and imperial units.

Highlights
  • Modern granny square design
  • Color assignment per round
  • Project planning (bags, blankets)
  • Yarn usage estimation
  • Diagrams and written instructions
  • Multi-language support
  • Metric/Imperial units
Features
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Give classic granny squares a fresh, modern look. Plan bags, blankets, and custom projects with clarity. Pick a square from one of our categories—classic, solid, flower, mitered, circle, other, or seasonal—assign colors to each round, and mix, match, and combine square designs. Review a clean summary with a preview image and square size, the number of squares you’ll need for your project, yarn usage estimates based on your hook size, a diagram, and written instructions in your preferred terminology (SK, CZ, UK, US, DE, FR, ES, IT, PL, HU). Metric or imperial units supported. Start free with one Classic square to try the app’s full functionality; you can upgrade anytime for the full library and unlimited projects. Privacy-friendly: we store only your email and language/terminology/measuring-system preferences to run the app. No additional personal data required. For users 13+. Operated by LT Studio s.r.o. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://grannysquaredesigner.com/privacy

About

Patternize

Features
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Transform any photo into a complete crochet pattern with Patternize! Simply snap a picture of something you'd like to create, and our AI generates a detailed, step-by-step amigurumi pattern. FEATURES: • Photo to Pattern - Take a photo of any object and get a complete crochet pattern • Step-by-Step Instructions - Clear rounds with stitch counts (sc, inc, dec, etc.) • Materials List - Know exactly what yarn and hooks you need • Progress Tracking - Mark steps complete as you work • Skill Levels - Patterns adapted for beginners to advanced crafters • Save & Organize - Build your personal pattern library with search and favorites GAMIFICATION: • Adopt a yarn creature companion that evolves as you craft • Earn coins for completing patterns and daily activities • Unlock outfits and accessories for your creature • Daily challenges and streaks with bonus rewards • Achievement system with bronze, silver, gold, and platinum tiers PREMIUM FEATURES: • Unlimited pattern generation • Advanced customization options • Exclusive creature items Perfect for crochet beginners learning amigurumi or experienced crafters looking for new project inspiration. Turn anything into yarn art! Privacy Policy: https://hatchingpoint.com/patternize/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://hatchingpoint.com/patternize/terms

Screenshots

Granny Square Designer4 screens
Patternize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Granny Square Designer at 14.5 against Patternize's 17.0. 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. Granny Square Designer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Patternize sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Granny Square Designer ships an update every 3 weeks, Patternize fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Granny Square Designer versus Patternize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGranny Square DesignerPatternize
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLT Studio s.r.o.Hatching Point LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Granny Square Designer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • 6-Month subscription$22.996 Months
  • Yearly subscription$34.991 Year
9 purchases

Patternize

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 550 Coins$3.99
  • 1200 Coins$6.99
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  • 3000 Coins$14.99
  • 6500 Coins$24.99
  • Lifetime Premium$79.99

Questions

Is Granny Square Designer free?
Granny Square Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patternize free?
Patternize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Granny Square Designer or Patternize have ads?
Both Granny Square Designer and Patternize show ads.
Which is updated more often, Granny Square Designer or Patternize?
Granny Square Designer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Patternize fortnightly. Most recently, Granny Square Designer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Patternize on September 18, 2026.

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