Comparison

Granny Square Designer vs YarnSnap

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

YarnSnap

Transform photos of pets or crochet items into custom, easy-to-follow patterns. Learn stitches and projects with video tutorials and a vast pattern library. Track your progress effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Custom pet plushie patterns from photos
  • Instant photo-to-pattern conversion
  • Step-by-step crochet learning courses
  • Full-length video tutorials
  • 500+ curated pattern library
  • Automatic project row counter
Features
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Slow down. Pick up a hook. Make something real. YarnSnap turns crochet into your daily calm — a screen-free way to quiet a busy mind while your hands make something you can actually hold. Unlike scrolling, you end up with something real, made by you. And you'll actually finish it. Every project in YarnSnap is filmed by a real crocheter, one stitch at a time — real hands, real yarn, real hook. Each pattern was made start to finish by the person filming it, so if it's in YarnSnap, we know it works. From amigurumi and plushies to bags, hats, and blankets: even if you've never held a hook, you'll go from your first stitch to a finished piece. No getting lost. No giving up. Filmed by Real Makers -Every tutorial is shot by a crocheter who made the piece herself — you're watching a real person's hands, in real time. -Full-length videos that follow the whole project through, not scattered social clips. -Multi-angle close-ups show exactly where the hook goes, so you never have to guess. -Slow down, rewind, and replay any step at your own pace. -New makers join every month, each bringing their own style, pace, and projects. Patterns You Can Actually Finish -Every round gives you an exact stitch count, so you catch a slipped stitch early — before it snowballs. Checkpoint photos show what your piece should look like at key stages, so you always know you're on track. -Made a mistake? Every crocheter does. We show you exactly how far to unravel and how to get back on track. -Pause anytime and pick up right where you left off. Your Calm, in Your Hands -A screen-free way to slow down, breathe, and come back to the present. -The gentle, repetitive rhythm of stitching quiets a racing mind — many makers call it the best part of -their day. -Trade ten minutes of scrolling for ten minutes of making — and end up with something real. -Quick 10-minute projects for a fast reset, or longer makes to sink into. From First Stitch to Finished -Five beginner courses take you from "how to hold a hook" to your first finished piece. -Master the foundations — chain, single crochet, double crochet, magic ring — then put them straight to use on a real project. -Each project tells you which stitches it uses, so you always know what to learn first. A Library That Keeps Growing -500+ curated projects, organized by category and skill level: amigurumi animals & plushies, blankets & granny squares, hats, scarves & bags, seasonal gifts. -30+ brand-new projects filmed and added every single month — there's always something new to make. -Knitting patterns included too, so you can switch between hook and needles whenever you like. Snap & Celebrate -Finished your piece? Snap a photo and get instant, encouraging feedback on how it turned out. -A little pat on the back for every make — and an easy way to share what you made. YarnSnap offers auto-renewable subscriptions: -Weekly: $4.99 / week -Annual: $39.99 / year(3-day free trial) Subscribers unlock the full library — all 500+ filmed projects, with 30+ new ones added every month — plus every beginner course and video tutorial. Your first photo score is free. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Official Website: https://www.tapwater.life/ Terms of Service: https://www.tapwater.life/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.tapwater.life/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Granny Square Designer4 screens
YarnSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: YarnSnap at none against Granny Square Designer's shown. YarnSnap also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 YarnSnap sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Granny Square Designer against 4.7 for YarnSnap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 47 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Granny Square Designer ships an update every 3 weeks, YarnSnap weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Granny Square Designer versus YarnSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGranny Square DesignerYarnSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (25 ratings) — better4.7 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2547 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB69 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLT Studio s.r.o.Tap Water

Customer experience

Granny Square Designer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%

YarnSnap

All ratings44 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative2.3%

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
7 purchases

YarnSnap

Subscriptions6
  • YarnSnap Premium $4.99 weekly$4.997 Days
  • YarnSnap B Premium 3dt $4.99 weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • YarnSnap Premium $7.99 weekly$7.997 Days
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  • YarnSnap Premium A $39.99 yearly$39.991 Year
  • YarnSnap Premium $39.99 yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • YarnSnap Premium $39.99 yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • YarnSnap Premium basic credit $9.99$9.99

Questions

Is Granny Square Designer free?
Granny Square Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YarnSnap free?
YarnSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Granny Square Designer or YarnSnap?
Granny Square Designer is rated higher. Granny Square Designer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while YarnSnap averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.
Do Granny Square Designer or YarnSnap have ads?
Granny Square Designer shows ads; YarnSnap does not.
Which is updated more often, Granny Square Designer or YarnSnap?
Granny Square Designer ships an update every 3 weeks, and YarnSnap weekly. Most recently, Granny Square Designer was updated on October 30, 2026 and YarnSnap on November 5, 2026.

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