Comparison

Yarnie vs TrunkShow.App

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

Head to head
About

Yarnie

Discover and create crochet and knitting projects with step-by-step patterns, technical videos, and an AI assistant. Share your creations, connect with a community, and explore trending designs.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step crochet and knitting patterns
  • Technical videos for easier learning
  • Extensive pattern categories
  • User profiles and project sharing
  • Community interaction features
  • On-device AI pattern assistant
  • Discover trending projects and makers
Features
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Discover step-by-step crochet and knitting patterns with Yarnie; browse hundreds of designs, from amigurumi and Home & Living to bag patterns, create your profile, share your projects, stand out on Discover, and become part of the community. Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced knitting enthusiast, Yarnie helps you learn projects through easy-to-follow steps, move at your own pace, and discover new ideas every day. You can explore inspiring designs across many categories, including amigurumi, coasters, bags, baby knits, beanies, scarves, shawls, vests, cardigans, sweaters, granny squares, motifs, flowers, pillows, home decor, and accessories. Yarnie is more than just a pattern library. You can create your own profile, share your projects, follow other knitting and crochet lovers, like and comment on posts, save the content that inspires you, and connect through direct messages. In Discover, you can explore trending projects, featured makers, and new design ideas, drawing inspiration while making your own work more visible. The app includes hundreds of crochet and knitting patterns, rich content across different categories, technical videos, and an on-device AI assistant that helps you with patterns. Your progress and the step you last reached are remembered, so you can easily return to any project you left unfinished at any time. You can start as a guest, then sign in with Apple to use social features, cloud sync, and premium access. With Yarnie Premium, you can access all patterns through weekly or yearly subscription options; start right away with free content and unlock the full library later. Thanks to multilingual support, you can use the app in your own language and follow content more comfortably. **Highlights** • Step-by-step crochet and knitting patterns • Easier learning with technical videos • Categories including amigurumi, coasters, bags, blankets, granny squares, clothing, and home decor • Create a profile and share your projects • Follow, like, comment, save, and direct message features • Discover trending projects and new makers with Discover • On-device AI assistant • Guest mode, Sign in with Apple, and cloud sync • Weekly and yearly premium options With Yarnie, you do more than just find patterns; you learn, create, share, and bring your style to more people. Terms of Use: "https://yarnie.peoplepark.app/app-terms" Privacy Policy: "https://yarnie.peoplepark.app/privacy-yarnie"

About

TrunkShow.App

Features
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TrunkShow is a simple, focused space for indie dyed yarn. Follow your favorite dyers, discover new makers, and keep up with shop updates in a chronological feed with no algorithm and no guessing. Whether you knit, crochet, or simply love fiber arts, TrunkShow makes it easier to see what is new and who is creating it. For yarn lovers, TrunkShow makes it easy to follow indie dyers, discover new colorways, save posts, and browse by tags. For indie dyers, TrunkShow offers a simple way to share updates, post shop drops and restocks, stay visible, and connect with customers without fighting an algorithm. Posts stay active for a limited time, helping keep the feed fresh and focused on what is available now.

Screenshots

Yarnie4 screens
TrunkShow.App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrunkShow.App at none against Yarnie's 2. TrunkShow.App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. Yarnie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TrunkShow.App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yarnie versus TrunkShow.App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarnieTrunkShow.App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUgur YildirimPatrick Dew

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Yarnie

Subscriptions2
  • Yarnie Premium$3.997 Days
  • Yarnie Premium$39.991 Year
None

TrunkShow.App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yarnie free?
Yarnie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrunkShow.App free?
TrunkShow.App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yarnie or TrunkShow.App have ads?
Yarnie shows ads; TrunkShow.App does not.

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