Comparison

Yarnie vs StitchMind

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
Read full description

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

StitchMind

Transform photos of crochet or knitting into complete patterns with AI guidance. Learn new techniques with interactive lessons and get help identifying stitches or fixing mistakes. Track your projects from start to finish.

Highlights
  • Photo to pattern generation
  • AI stitch identification
  • Mistake spotting and correction
  • 100 guided lessons
  • Project progress tracking
  • AI coach assistance
Features
Read full description

StitchMind is your AI-powered crochet and knitting coach. Photograph any piece and get the full pattern, step by step — or learn from scratch with 100 guided lessons. HOW IT WORKS • Photo → Pattern: snap a picture of any crochet or knitting work and the AI builds the full pattern, including materials, stitches and every row explained. • AI Coach: ask anything, anytime. The coach remembers your context and guides you stitch by stitch. • Identify stitches: point the camera at a stitch and find out what it is and how to do it. • Spot mistakes: show your work and get help finding and fixing what went wrong. • 100 lessons: from the slip knot to the seamless sweater — crochet and knitting, beginner to advanced, in cards you swipe through one at a time. • Your projects: track the progress of every piece you're making. WHO IT'S FOR For beginners afraid of complicated patterns, and for makers who have been crafting for years and want a helper always on hand. Friendly, simple and welcoming. SUBSCRIPTION StitchMind Premium unlocks unlimited pattern generations, the AI coach and every lesson. The subscription comes with a 3-day free trial and is offered in weekly and yearly plans. Payment is charged to your App Store account on purchase confirmation and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://stitchmind-b7721.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://stitchmind-b7721.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Yarnie4 screens
StitchMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StitchMind at none against Yarnie's shown. StitchMind also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 and StitchMind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.7 for Yarnie against 4.7 for StitchMind. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 18 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yarnie ships an update every 3 months, StitchMind weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yarnie versus StitchMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarnieStitchMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (38 ratings)4.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB109 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperUgur YildirimINVICTUS COPY LTDA

Customer experience

Yarnie

All ratings37 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StitchMind

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Yarnie

Subscriptions2
  • Yarnie Premium$3.997 Days
  • Yarnie Premium$39.991 Year
3 purchases

StitchMind

Subscriptions3
  • premium semanal7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • premium anual$99.991 Year
  • Premium Annual Trial3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Yarnie free?
Yarnie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StitchMind free?
StitchMind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yarnie or StitchMind?
StitchMind is rated higher. Yarnie averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while StitchMind averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.
Do Yarnie or StitchMind have ads?
Yarnie shows ads; StitchMind does not.
Which is updated more often, Yarnie or StitchMind?
Yarnie ships an update every 3 months, and StitchMind weekly. Most recently, Yarnie was updated on October 31, 2026 and StitchMind on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons