Comparison

Yarn Squirrel vs Cozy Loops

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

Head to head
About

Yarn Squirrel

Organize all your knitting and crochet patterns in one place. Sync your Ravelry library, import PDFs, and save patterns from the web. Track projects, manage your yarn stash, and plan color palettes.

Highlights
  • Ravelry library sync
  • PDF pattern import with OCR
  • Web pattern saving
  • Project tracking
  • Yarn stash management
  • Color palette planner
  • Supply and tool tracking
Features
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YarnSquirrel is your helper for all aspects of your knitting or crochet hobby: See your patterns and projects, catalog your stash and search for new ideas all from within one app. It works with Ravelry if you have it but it works just as well without it! You can sync or import all of your patterns. If you add a PDF it will try to get the most important information from it directly so you do not have to write everything by hand. It will also try and match it to Ravelry to be able to get even more detailed information from that. If all you have is a URL or a YouTube link, you can add them, too. YarnSquirrel is the easy way to have ALL of your patterns in one place where it is easy to filter them by yarn weight, needed yarn length or category or many other aspects. Each pattern gets a beautiful detail view where you can add all of the information that might be available like needed yardage, recommended yarns, hook sizes, difficulty etc. Similarly we try and make keeping on top of your stash way less work. Take a photo of the wrapper and we will try and get the name and search for the detail information on Ravelry. If it cannot be found you can add it manually of course. Got multiple colors? Just add the colors instead of having to re-add all information again. You can even store the Care Instructions for the yarn and it will get synced to your projects! You can then filter your stash any way you like to see what you have on hand. You can even directly filter your patterns or favorites based on a yarn you have stashed or go the other way round from a pattern to check whether you already own a fitting yarn. Making it easier to bridge the gap of combining the two. Patterns and yarns obviously make the basis for your projects, so the app makes it easy to start a project and add the yarn you are using to it. You can add notes and information like which needles or hooks you used to be sure to have all information in one place. Keep track of your progress and optionally sync it to Ravelry, too. For the projects the app also offers the ability to view the pattern instructions in the app and have multiple row counters visible at the same time to make sure you do not forget where you left off. Counters can be set to start and end between specific rows (with alerts) and can count their repeats, too. Of course you can also link counters to make it easier to keep your total while working on a sub-section. In addition to all of this you can also store information about your Bits & Bobs in the app: we've all bought beautiful buttons or safety eyes and forgotten what it is we actually have stored. You can easily add it to the app, too, and connect them to your projects as well. You can also search on Ravelry for patterns and yarns, even if you do not have an account with them. Save your favorites to know what you might want to work on in the future or create a color palette from some yarns to see if you would like that combination for a piece. Found a pattern online you like? You can directly save the url, too. Last but not least the app is trying to bridge the international gap: easily see what a yarn weight means in a different system (like for example what a German yarn would be in the US system) or switch between yards and meters on the fly. All of this in a cozy little app by an indie developer. It syncs via iCloud across all of your devices and there is no tracking and many parts of the app work offline, too. YarnSquirrel is free to start, with an optional Premium subscription (monthly, annual, or a one-time lifetime option) that unlocks everything without limits. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cozy Loops

This app is a comprehensive crochet companion offering over 170 tested patterns and interactive tutorials for creating handmade plushies. It features beginner-friendly learning modules, project tracking, and an organized library of designs.

Highlights
  • 170+ tested crochet patterns
  • Interactive checklists with reference photos
  • Beginner-friendly learning studio
  • Video tutorials for stitches and techniques
  • Project tracking with progress percentages
  • Organized pattern library by theme and size
Features
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Cozy Loops is your complete crochet companion — designed by real crocheters, for real crocheters. Whether you're picking up a hook for the first time or you've been making amigurumi for years, Cozy Loops gives you everything you need to create adorable handmade plushies you'll love. 170+ TESTED PATTERNS - ZERO AI Every pattern is hand-designed and tested by real makers. No AI-generated nonsense, no broken stitch counts, no patterns that don't actually work. Just real crochet you can trust. INTERACTIVE CHECKLISTS Tap to check off each round as you go. Never lose your place again. Reference photos for every step show you exactly what your work should look like. BEGINNER FRIENDLY New to crochet? Start in our Learning Studio - full video tutorials walk you through your very first project, basic stitches, and how to read patterns. PROJECT TRACKING Save your works-in-progress and pick up exactly where you left off. See progress percentages for every active project. VIDEO TUTORIALS Every stitch explained simply. Watch real hands demonstrate each technique at your own pace. ORGANIZED LIBRARY Filter patterns by theme (Animals, Fantasy, Halloween, Christmas, and more), size (Keychains, Medium Dolls, Large Dolls), and difficulty. FRESH DESIGNS EVERY MONTH We add new patterns regularly so you always have something new to make. WHAT YOU GET WITH COZY LOOPS PRO: - Full access to all 170+ patterns - All video tutorials and learning content - Interactive checklists with reference photos - Project tracking - New patterns added every month PERFECT FOR: - First-time crocheters learning the basics - Amigurumi lovers who want adorable plushies - Crafters looking for organized, reliable patterns - Gift-makers creating handmade keepsakes - Anyone who loves cozy, mindful hobbies SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Cozy Loops Pro unlocks everything. Choose monthly or yearly billing - yearly subscribers get a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your iPhone Settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/zochovi.com/cozyloopsapp/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/zochovi.com/cozyloopsapp/terms-of-service Have questions? Email support@kindcraftlabs.com Happy crocheting!

Screenshots

Yarn Squirrel4 screens
Cozy Loops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yarn Squirrel at 100% against Cozy Loops's 0%. Yarn Squirrel also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Cozy Loops's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 Squirrel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cozy Loops sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yarn Squirrel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Yarn Squirrel's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cozy Loops's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yarn Squirrel ships an update every 5 days, Cozy Loops every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Yarn Squirrel versus Cozy Loops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarn SquirrelCozy Loops
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerilscipio GmbHKindcraft Labs Ltd EOOD

Customer experience

Yarn Squirrel

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cozy Loops

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Yarn Squirrel

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$34.99
2 purchases

Cozy Loops

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Yarn Squirrel free?
Yarn Squirrel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cozy Loops free?
Cozy Loops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yarn Squirrel or Cozy Loops?
Yarn Squirrel is rated higher. Yarn Squirrel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cozy Loops averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Yarn Squirrel or Cozy Loops have ads?
Cozy Loops shows ads; Yarn Squirrel does not.
Which is updated more often, Yarn Squirrel or Cozy Loops?
Yarn Squirrel ships an update every 5 days, and Cozy Loops every 4 days. Most recently, Yarn Squirrel was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cozy Loops on September 25, 2026.

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