Comparison

Knit It vs Knittle

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

Head to head
About

Knit It

Features
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Turn inspiration into a pattern. KnitIt helps you recreate knitted items you love. Upload a photo and get a structured knitting plan: what it is, how it’s constructed, what you’ll need, and the step-by-step instructions to make it. Features • Photo → step-by-step knitting instructions • Item detection (hat, mittens, socks, sweater, scarf, and more) • Materials: yarn weight + yardage note, needles, notions • Abbreviations explained (only what’s used) • Clean “one step per screen” reading experience • Save projects and come back anytime Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Knittle

Features
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Knittle is your cosy place for every project, every row, every stitch. Whether you're starting your first scarf or finishing your tenth jumper, Knittle is the gentle companion that keeps track of where you are. Tap to count your rows, sketch out your motifs, time your sessions, and pick up exactly where you left off, even on a different device. EVERY PROJECT, RIGHT IN YOUR POCKET • Unlimited projects: in progress, planned, and finished • Custom counters for rows, stitches, repeats, sleeves, decreases… • Repeating motif counters that loop cleanly through your pattern • Targets and progress rings to celebrate the finish line YOUR PATTERN, ALWAYS AT HAND • Attach PDFs, photos, and web links to each project • Annotate pattern photos with your own notes and marks • Write notes, abbreviations, and yarn details right next to the counter • Cover photo to remember each project at a glance TIME EVERY KNIT • Built-in timer for every knitting session • Weekly knitting chart and full session history • Total time spent per project, kept across all your devices APPLE WATCH • Count rows from your wrist with a tap or the Digital Crown • Live complications right on your watch face • Syncs instantly with the iPhone EVERY DEVICE, ALWAYS IN SYNC • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch • Start on one device, continue on another • Trash with 30-day recovery for accidental deletes • Export and import your data anytime DESIGNED WITH WARMTH • Cocooning earth-tone palette and hand-drawn icons • Cosy serif typography that feels like a paper notebook • Light, dark, and automatic appearance • 11 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, Japanese KNITTLE PREMIUM Unlock the full Knittle: unlimited custom counters, pattern files, time history, Apple Watch app, exports, and no ads. Available as a monthly subscription, yearly subscription with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase that never expires. PRIVACY FIRST Your projects stay with you. Knittle uses your private iCloud, no Knittle account, no servers, no tracking. You're in control, always. Knittle started as a small gift from a developer to a knitter he loves. It's now for every knitter, wherever you are, whatever you make. Welcome. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Knit It4 screens
Knittle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Knit It at none against Knittle's shown. Knit It also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Knit It sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Knittle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knit It ships an update every 2 weeks, Knittle weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Knit It versus Knittle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnit ItKnittle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKristina MakhianovaGaudin Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Knit It

Subscriptions2
  • KnitIt Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • KnitIt Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Knittle

Subscriptions2
  • Knittle Premium$1.991 Month
  • Knittle Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Knit It free?
Knit It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knittle free?
Knittle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knit It or Knittle have ads?
Knittle shows ads; Knit It does not.
Which is updated more often, Knit It or Knittle?
Knit It ships an update every 2 weeks, and Knittle weekly. Most recently, Knit It was updated on September 28, 2026 and Knittle on October 4, 2026.

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