Comparison

Yarn Squirrel vs Knitting

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

Knitting

Learn to knit with step-by-step video tutorials and a vast library of patterns. Suitable for beginners and experienced crafters, this app helps you master stitches, build a portfolio, and tackle any project.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step video tutorials
  • Learn basic to advanced stitches
  • 100+ patterns for all levels
  • Track project progress
  • Create clothing, decor, toys, and accessories
  • Empowers tackling external patterns
Features
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Learn to knit step by step, from your very first stitch to your first finished project. Whether you're picking up needles for the first time or you're ready to master new techniques, Knitting: Tutorials & Patterns guides you through every stitch. LEARN TO KNIT FROM SCRATCH Clear, step-by-step video lessons take you from casting on your very first loop to binding off your finished piece. • Master the essentials: knit, purl, cast on and bind off • Level up: move on to advanced techniques like cables and colorwork • Crystal-clear, right-handed video demonstrations 1,000+ PATTERNS AND PROJECTS • Beginner-friendly patterns that build your confidence fast • Intermediate projects that grow with your skills • Hats and beanies, scarves, socks, mittens, cardigans, blankets, dishcloths, baby clothes, toys and home decor HANDY KNITTING TOOLS • Row counter and stitch counter • Session timer • Yarn stash tracker • Saved, active and finished projects, all in one place CELEBRATE YOUR PROGRESS Track completed lessons, watch your portfolio grow and celebrate every finished project. KNIT ANY PATTERN WITH CONFIDENCE The techniques you master here give you the skills to follow knitting patterns from any source. GO PREMIUM Unlock the complete library of patterns, lessons and video guides with a premium subscription. Start with a free trial. Ready to knit your first handmade piece or the perfect gift? Download Knitting: Tutorials & Patterns and start stitching today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Yarn Squirrel4 screens
Knitting4 screens

Verdict

The call

Yarn Squirrel and Knitting both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Yarn Squirrel's written reviews are positive against 0% of Knitting's. Knitting's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Knitting sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Yarn Squirrel against 5.0 for Knitting. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Yarn Squirrel's written reviews are positive against 0% of Knitting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yarn Squirrel ships an update every 5 days, Knitting every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yarn Squirrel versus Knitting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarn SquirrelKnitting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB61 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerilscipio GmbHTal Zvi

Customer experience

Yarn Squirrel

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

Knitting

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
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
4 purchases

Knitting

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Yarn Squirrel free?
Yarn Squirrel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knitting free?
Knitting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yarn Squirrel or Knitting?
Yarn Squirrel and Knitting are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Yarn Squirrel or Knitting have ads?
Neither Yarn Squirrel nor Knitting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yarn Squirrel or Knitting?
Yarn Squirrel ships an update every 5 days, and Knitting every 2 days. Most recently, Yarn Squirrel was updated on October 24, 2026 and Knitting on October 29, 2026.

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