# RowKeeper vs Stitch Fiddle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RowKeeper at 100% against Stitch Fiddle's 0%. RowKeeper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Stitch Fiddle's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stitch Fiddle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. RowKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

RowKeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stitch Fiddle has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of RowKeeper's written reviews are positive against 0% of Stitch Fiddle's.

RowKeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, Stitch Fiddle every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RowKeeper | Stitch Fiddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowkeeper-knitting-tracker/id6758925791/reviews)** | [3.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-fiddle-cross-pattern/id6759521479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [junho lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875803647) | [Patrick van der Ploeg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789764470) |

## What reviewers say

### RowKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowkeeper-knitting-tracker/id6758925791)

This app helps knitters track their progress on PDF patterns by allowing them to mark off rows and repeat sections. It offers customizable counters, annotation tools for charts, and a yarn stash manager. All your knitting data is stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Track rows and progress on PDF charts, Mark and highlight pattern repeats, Directional indicators for flat knitting, Customizable and linkable counters, Annotate charts with markers and notes, Import patterns from PDF, images, or camera, Yarn stash and gauge calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stitch Fiddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stitch-fiddle-cross-pattern/id6759521479)

Transform photos into detailed cross-stitch patterns with real DMC thread color matching. Design, customize, and track your projects on your device, with or without an internet connection. Includes a powerful editor and exportable PDFs for easy stitching.

**Highlights:** Photo to cross-stitch pattern conversion, Real DMC thread color matching, Pattern editor with drawing tools, Progress tracking with stitch count, Exportable PDF with shopping list, Customizable thread palettes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StitchCraft Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| StitchCraft Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| StitchCraft Pro - Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RowKeeper free?

RowKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stitch Fiddle free?

Stitch Fiddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RowKeeper or Stitch Fiddle?

RowKeeper is rated higher. RowKeeper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stitch Fiddle averages 3.5 from 36 ratings.

### Do RowKeeper or Stitch Fiddle have ads?

Neither RowKeeper nor Stitch Fiddle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RowKeeper or Stitch Fiddle?

RowKeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stitch Fiddle every 9 days. Most recently, RowKeeper was updated on October 31, 2026 and Stitch Fiddle on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*