Comparison

Knitting vs NeedleNote

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

Head to head
About

Knitting

Features
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Knitting β€” Everything for knitting patterns in one app Knitting is a modern knitting pattern editor with convenient project organization and a built-in community of crafters. Create your own patterns, save them in your library, share your work and find inspiration in other users' projects β€” no need to search through websites and PDFs. Create patterns easily - Customizable grid up to 500Γ—500 stitches - Quick symbol adding and editing - Support for different grid types - Pattern zooming and panning Symbol Editor Built-in library of 40+ standard knitting symbols, including: - knit and purl stitches - decreases and increases - crochet elements - empty and additional cells All symbols are designed in a unified style and remain readable even in large patterns. Projects under control - Create and store patterns locally - Auto-save progress - Copy and sort projects - Convenient grid management Community - Share your patterns - Download other users' projects - Keep everything in one place - Use ideas as a foundation for your own work Export Export patterns as high-quality images β€” save to Photos or send to anyone. Complete privacy The app works offline, doesn't collect personal data, and doesn't require registration to create projects. Who Knitting is for - crafters and pattern designers - knitting instructors - PDF pattern authors - bloggers and content creators If you work with knitting patterns β€” Knitting will become your essential tool. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NeedleNote

Features
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NeedleNote is your dedicated knitting and crochet companion β€” designed to keep every row, every pattern, and every project beautifully organized. Whether you're a first-time knitter or a seasoned maker with a dozen WIPs, NeedleNote brings everything together in one warm, intuitive space. TRACK EVERY ROW Say goodbye to losing your place. NeedleNote's built-in row counter lets you advance with one tap and step back just as easily. Track your progress through any pattern β€” no more counting and recounting. IMPORT YOUR PDF PATTERNS Bring your knitting and crochet patterns directly into the app. Import any PDF and keep it attached to the project it belongs to. Follow along, zoom in on the details, and reference your pattern without ever leaving the app. MANAGE YOUR PROJECTS Create a project for every work in progress. Add a name, notes, and photos to capture what you're making. Everything stays together β€” your pattern, your row count, and your notes, all in one place. YOUR PATTERN LIBRARY All your imported PDFs live in a dedicated library view, organized by project. Find any pattern in seconds β€” no more digging through files or emails to find that pattern you downloaded months ago. BUILT FOR MAKERS NeedleNote is crafted for the knitting and crocheting community. A soft, cozy color palette keeps every session feeling calm and pleasant. The clean, uncluttered design lets you focus on what matters most: your craft. WHAT YOU CAN DO: - Count rows for any knitting or crochet project - Import PDF knitting and crochet patterns - Attach patterns directly to your projects - Add project photos and notes - Browse all your patterns in a central library - Never lose your row again Perfect for knitters, crocheters, and all makers who work from patterns. Download NeedleNote and bring the same care you put into your craft to how you organize it.

Screenshots

Knitting4 screens
NeedleNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NeedleNote at every 2 days against Knitting's every 6 days. Knitting's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Knitting sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and NeedleNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knitting ships an update every 6 days, NeedleNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Knitting versus NeedleNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnittingNeedleNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey ZagibalovCass Tao

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Knitting

Subscriptions1
  • ΠŸΡ€Π΅ΠΌΠΈΡƒΠΌ$9.991 Month
1 purchases

NeedleNote

One-time1
  • Unlimited Projects$4.99

Questions

Is Knitting free?
Knitting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NeedleNote free?
NeedleNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knitting or NeedleNote have ads?
Neither Knitting nor NeedleNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knitting or NeedleNote?
Knitting ships an update every 6 days, and NeedleNote every 2 days. Most recently, Knitting was updated on October 3, 2026 and NeedleNote on September 19, 2026.

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