Comparison

Yarn Project Tracker vs Purlsona

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

Purlsona

Features
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Purlsona is a home for your craft life. Organize knitting and crochet projects, keep track of your yarn stash, save patterns, count rows, and capture notes as you work. When you want company, share your progress, discover inspiration, and connect with other makers. Built for making: • Save PDF, link, and text-based patterns • Read patterns with row counters, timers, notes, and annotations • Keep selected patterns available offline • Organize active, planned, and finished projects • Catalog yarn, colorways, quantities, dye lots, and remnants • Plan upcoming work and follow your crafting momentum • Share posts, photos, and videos with the maker community • React, comment, follow makers, and exchange direct messages • Participate in craft groups and events • Control profile privacy, report content, and block users Purlsona keeps the practical details close so you can spend more time making.

Screenshots

Yarn Project Tracker4 screens
Purlsona4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Purlsona at none against Yarn Project Tracker's 3. Purlsona also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Purlsona asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yarn Project Tracker ships an update every 2 months, Purlsona every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Yarn Project Tracker versus Purlsona: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarn Project TrackerPurlsona
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB59 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKarol JaworskiPurlsona LLC

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

Purlsona

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yarn Project Tracker free?
Yarn Project Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Purlsona free?
Purlsona is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yarn Project Tracker or Purlsona have ads?
Neither Yarn Project Tracker nor Purlsona shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yarn Project Tracker or Purlsona?
Yarn Project Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and Purlsona every 11 days. Most recently, Yarn Project Tracker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Purlsona on October 4, 2026.

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