Comparison

Yarn Holder vs Craftfolio

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

Craftfolio

Features
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Craftfolio is the digital journal built for crafters who make things and want to remember them. Log finished projects with photos, track exactly what materials you used, and share your work with anyone — no app required to view. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Add projects with multiple photos - Log every material — yarn, thread, fabric, needles, resin, and more - Scan material labels with AI to fill in details automatically - Share projects and your full portfolio via a simple link - Keep a searchable record of everything you've made and for whom MADE FOR MULTI-CRAFT HOBBYISTS Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, sew, or do resin work — Craftfolio works for all of it. No craft-specific apps, no compromises. FREE & PRO The free tier lets you log up to 10 projects with manual material entry. Upgrade to Pro for a one-time payment of $4.99 to unlock unlimited projects, AI label scanning, and shareable links. No subscription. Ever.

Screenshots

Yarn Holder4 screens
Craftfolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Craftfolio at 15.1 against Yarn Holder's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Craftfolio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Yarn Holder versus Craftfolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarn HolderCraftfolio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoya OkayamaNICHOLAS STRINIVASAN BOHALL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Yarn Holder

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

Craftfolio

One-time1
  • Craftfolio Pro$4.99

Questions

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

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