Comparison

Knitting vs Loom

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

Loom

Features
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Loom is a private knitting and crochet tracker for the work that usually lives in scattered notes, screenshots, and paper row counters. Plan projects with pattern names, designers, recipients, gauges, tools, row goals, and notes. Track active rows and repeats while you knit or crochet, keep a searchable yarn stash with weight, fibre, lot, yardage, skeins, and storage location, and store pattern references alongside each project. Loom is local-first and does not require an account. The free tier supports a focused starter library. Loom Pro unlocks unlimited projects, unlimited yarn stash entries, pattern attachments, custom project backgrounds, and CSV/JSON export for makers who want a long-term craft archive. Features: - Knitting and crochet project journal - Row and repeat progress tracking - Yarn stash inventory - Pattern library notes - Finished-project stats - CSV and JSON export - Private local storage with no required login Loom Pro is available as an auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Knitting4 screens
Loom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Knitting at 16 against Loom's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Loom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Knitting versus Loom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnittingLoom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey ZagibalovMitaanshu Agarwal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Knitting

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

Loom

Subscriptions2
  • Loom Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Loom Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Knitting free?
Knitting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loom free?
Loom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knitting or Loom have ads?
Neither Knitting nor Loom shows ads.

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