Comparison

Yarn Project Tracker vs StitchBuddy Lite

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

Head to head
About

Yarn Project Tracker

This app helps fiber artists track their knitting and crochet projects, manage their yarn stash, and count rows with ease. It offers features like project journaling, pattern organization, and crafting streak tracking.

Highlights
  • Project tracking with photos and notes
  • One-tap row counter with history
  • Yarn stash management with color swatches
  • Pattern organization and status tracking
  • Crafting streak and project statistics
  • AI knitting assistant (Premium)
Features
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Loom is the knitting and crochet tracker that fits the way you actually craft. Keep every project, yarn, and pattern in one place - then pick up where you left off without losing your count. -- PROJECTS -- Log every work-in-progress with a start date, needle or hook size, gauge, notes, and up to 3 progress photos (free) or unlimited photos (Pro). A built-in row counter lives on the project detail screen so you never lose your place. Projects move through clear stages - Active, Frogged, Hibernating, Complete - so your list always reflects reality. -- COUNTERS -- The primary stitch counter tracks your main row or round count with big +/- buttons and haptic feedback. Pro subscribers can add up to 5 secondary counters per project to track repeats, pattern sections, increases, or any other number that matters to your project independently. -- YARN STASH -- Build your stash one skein at a time. Log weight, yardage, fiber content, colorway, brand, and quantity. See your total stash yardage at a glance. Find the right yarn by scrolling or searching. Link yarn to projects so your stash and WIP list stay connected. -- PATTERNS -- Save your pattern library in Loom. Add a pattern title, designer, source (book, magazine, Ravelry, personal notes), and any custom notes you want to remember. Free accounts hold up to 5 patterns; Pro is unlimited. -- PRO FEATURES -- Upgrade to Loom Pro to unlock: - Unlimited patterns and progress photos - Secondary counters (up to 5 per project) - Full Stats dashboard showing total projects, active WIPs, total stash yardage, and more - CSV Export - download your entire project list, yarn stash, and pattern library as a spreadsheet to open in Numbers, Excel, or Google Sheets - Year in Fiber - generate a beautiful shareable summary card of your crafting year, showing projects finished, yards stashed, patterns added, and photos captured -- YEAR IN FIBER -- At any point in the year, tap Year in Fiber in your profile to see your crafting year summarised on a single card. Share the card as an image to celebrate your progress with your knitting group or social feed. -- CSV EXPORT -- Tap Export in your profile to download a CSV file containing all your projects, all your yarn, and all your patterns. Open it in any spreadsheet app for your own records or to share with a fellow crafter. -- DESIGNED FOR CRAFTERS -- Loom uses warm, textile-inspired colors and a clean layout that puts your projects front and center. Dark mode is fully supported. All your data lives on your device and syncs securely via iCloud - no account required beyond your Apple ID. -- SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS -- Loom Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription. Pricing varies by country. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in the App Store under your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

StitchBuddy Lite

Features
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Keep your knitting and crochet projects, patterns, and yarn stash in one simple app. This app is for makers who are tired of juggling notes, photos, and PDF readers. Create a project, attach your pattern file, and track every row from cast‑on to bind‑off—all in one place. When you start a new project, you can import a pattern (PDF or image) directly from your device. Your pattern stays linked to that project, alongside notes, photos, and yarn details, so you always know what you’re working on and how far you’ve come. Switch to Work Mode while you’re stitching: use a large, easy‑to‑tap row/round counter (with undo and multiple counters per project) to keep your place, and jot quick notes for modifications or sizing changes. Build a yarn stash you’ll actually use by logging your yarns with brand, color, weight, quantity, and more. When inspiration hits, you can see what’s already in your stash and pick the right yarn for your next project. Everything is saved locally on your device—no account, no logins, and it works offline. Features Project-based pattern import: Create a project and import its pattern as a PDF or image from your device; the pattern lives with that project. Project tracker: Track project status (planned / in progress / finished), size, yarn used, notes, and progress photos. Work Mode: Use large row/round counters, multiple counters per project, decrement and undo, repeat counter, and quick notes while you knit or crochet. Yarn stash manager: Record brand, name, color, weight, quantity, needle/hook size, fiber, and notes so you always know what’s in your stash. Offline & private: All data is stored on your device in a local database—no accounts, no cloud sync.

Screenshots

Yarn Project Tracker4 screens
StitchBuddy Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StitchBuddy Lite at none against Yarn Project Tracker's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Yarn Project Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StitchBuddy Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Yarn Project Tracker versus StitchBuddy Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarn Project TrackerStitchBuddy Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarol JaworskiCheng Teng Wu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Yarn Project Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$39.991 Year
  • Annual (Intro Offer)1 Year trial$39.991 Year
None

StitchBuddy Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yarn Project Tracker free?
Yarn Project Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StitchBuddy Lite free?
StitchBuddy Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yarn Project Tracker or StitchBuddy Lite have ads?
Neither Yarn Project Tracker nor StitchBuddy Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yarn Project Tracker or StitchBuddy Lite?
Yarn Project Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and StitchBuddy Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Yarn Project Tracker was updated on October 26, 2026 and StitchBuddy Lite on October 11, 2026.

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