Comparison

Yarn Holder vs GemFolio

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

Head to head
About

Yarn Holder

Features
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Why not manage all your yarn with our app? 【App Features】 ① Streamlined for simplicity and ease of use. ② Designed using familiar iOS gestures like taps, swipes, and long presses.  This makes it intuitive and easy to use. ③ No ads displayed, no tracking.  Data is stored only on your device or iCloud and will never be sold to third parties. 【Function Overview】 <Real-world yarn management> Manage “different colors” or “different LOT numbers” of the same yarn as separate stock units, mirroring real-world practices. You can also save swatches (gauge) with images for each individual yarn. <Realistic Colors in the App> Save the actual color shades of your registered yarn within the app. Arrange and view your yarn by color sequence based on these saved shades. <Intuitive Management> Stay organized even as your yarn collection grows. We use “folder sorting” and “hashtag sorting” for yarn management. <Customizable Color Themes> Choose your favorite theme from 18 different color options. <Compatible with iPhone and iPad> Sign in with the same Apple account on both iPhone and iPad to sync across devices. <Bonus Tools> Simple counters, a ruler for actual measurements, unit conversion for grams and meters, needle size conversion charts, and more— all the tools you need for knitting are included. ========== To ensure long-term use, there is no subscription required. Experience the simple, intuitive interface of Yarn Holder today. Official Page: https://okapping.github.io/YarnHolder/

About

GemFolio

Features
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Collect, analyze, and protect your gems, jewelry, and mineral specimens. GemFolio is a collection manager for gem collectors. Track loose stones, jewelry pieces, and rough minerals in one place: species/type, carat, origin, color, purchase price, certificate details, and photos. Great for mineral show finds. Your data stays on-device only, with one-time purchase and no subscription. -- Features -- - Detailed records for every item Log item name, category (loose/jewelry/rough), species/type, carat, origin, color, purchase price, and certificate status. Save up to 5 photos per item. - Visual gallery management Browse and organize your collection in a clean gallery view, and quickly find the item you want. - Analytics & statistics Track species distribution, carat ranges, price brackets, and origin breakdown with charts. - Share cards Turn favorite items into beautiful cards for social media or messages. - AI recommendations (Premium) AI analyzes your collection trends and suggests what to acquire next. Up to 5 suggestions per month. - CSV export Export text data as CSV for spreadsheets and external tools. - Handover & backup Export your full collection (text + photos) as a .gemfolio file for easy device transfer. - Badges & achievements Earn badges as your collection reaches milestones. - Privacy-first design All data is stored locally on your device. No external server uploads. No crash reporting tools. -- Plans -- Free: Up to 20 items. Standard (one-time purchase): Up to 100 items, analytics, share cards, handover, and CSV export. Premium (one-time purchase): Unlimited items + AI recommendations (5/month), plus all Standard features. One-time purchase. No subscription required. -- Perfect for -- - Collectors who want detailed records for loose stones, jewelry, and rough minerals - Anyone who wants to organize and analyze their collection - Collectors seeking AI suggestions for next purchases Terms of service:https://kili0.github.io/gemfolio-docs/terms_of_service.html Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Yarn Holder4 screens
GemFolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GemFolio at 13.0 against Yarn Holder's 18.2. 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. Yarn Holder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GemFolio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yarn Holder ships an update every 9 days, GemFolio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Yarn Holder versus GemFolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarn HolderGemFolio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoya OkayamaToko UEDA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Yarn Holder

One-time1
  • Unlocking Yarn Registration Limit$6.99
4 purchases

GemFolio

Subscriptions1
  • GemFolio Supporter$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • GemFolio Premium$1.99
  • GemFolio Standard$2.99
  • GemFolio Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Yarn Holder free?
Yarn Holder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GemFolio free?
GemFolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Yarn Holder or GemFolio have ads?
Neither Yarn Holder nor GemFolio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yarn Holder or GemFolio?
Yarn Holder ships an update every 9 days, and GemFolio every 10 days. Most recently, Yarn Holder was updated on October 14, 2026 and GemFolio on October 9, 2026.

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