Comparison

knittingale vs AmiAshi

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

Head to head
About

knittingale

This app helps knitters accurately calculate their gauge. It allows for swatch input, comparison before and after blocking, and pattern gauge analysis. Get precise needle adjustment guidance and save presets for future projects.

Highlights
  • Swatch input (cm/inch)
  • Before/after blocking comparison
  • Pattern gauge error calculation
  • Needle adjustment guidance
  • Multiple calculator modes
  • Customizable rounding options
  • Save gauge presets
Features
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knittingale is a practical gauge calculator for knitting projects. Key Features Swatch input: switch between cm/inch, enter width/height/stitches/rows Before/after blocking comparison: save both sets and compare changes Pattern gauge comparison: calculate width/height error percentages Needle adjustment guidance: step-based recommendation from gauge difference 3 calculator modes: - Target width/length -> required stitches/rows - Pattern stitches/rows -> predicted finished size - Keep current stitch count -> inverse calculation for target size Rounding options: standard round, round up/down by repeat multiple Preset saving: save by yarn/needle/stitch pattern Multilingual UI: Korean, English, Japanese Track your gauge with real numbers and reuse saved conditions for future projects.

About

AmiAshi

Features
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"Wait, what row was I on?" "Where in the pattern am I supposed to be knitting?" Ami-Ashi is a knitting assistant app for both needle knitting and crochet that clears up all that confusion. β–  Features Import and display knitting pattern photos and PDFs in-app Place markers manually on your pattern Increase or decrease your row count with a button Auto-tracking row marker moves with your row count automatically (needle knitting only) Say "Ami-Ashi, next row" to Siri to advance one row Ask Siri "What row am I on in Ami-Ashi?" to check your current row Siri works even while playing videos or music (background support) Jump directly to a project from Spotlight search on your home screen View photos of the developer's cat! β–  Perfect for you if… Counting rows while knitting is a hassle You want an easy way to track where you are on your pattern You like to enjoy videos or music while you knit You want a more comfortable knitting experience β–  FAQ Q: How do I use Siri? A: Say "Ami-Ashi, next row" to advance one row. Ask "Ami-Ashi, what row am I on?" to hear your current row count.

Screenshots

knittingale4 screens
AmiAshi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: knittingale at none against AmiAshi's 4. knittingale also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. AmiAshi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. knittingale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

knittingale ships an update every 2 days, AmiAshi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
knittingale versus AmiAshi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterknittingaleAmiAshi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSungsu ChoiYOKO OKA

In-app purchases

None

knittingale

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AmiAshi

One-time4
  • Cat Treat Support$0.49
  • Unlimited Projects$1.99
  • Big Cat Treat Support$1.99
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  • Mega Cat Treat Support$2.99

Questions

Is knittingale free?
knittingale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AmiAshi free?
AmiAshi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do knittingale or AmiAshi have ads?
AmiAshi shows ads; knittingale does not.
Which is updated more often, knittingale or AmiAshi?
knittingale ships an update every 2 days, and AmiAshi every 4 days. Most recently, knittingale was updated on October 15, 2026 and AmiAshi on October 8, 2026.

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