Comparison

Yarnie vs PlainStitch

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

PlainStitch

This app simplifies crochet patterns by translating complex abbreviations and shorthand into clear, easy-to-read instructions. It helps users understand patterns step-by-step, detect inconsistencies, and save their projects. Designed for both beginners and experienced crocheters.

Highlights
  • Translate crochet patterns into plain English
  • Step-by-step guided mode
  • Detect unclear instructions and stitch count inconsistencies
  • Built-in stitch glossary
  • Save and resume projects
  • Dedicated iPad workspace
Features
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Crochet patterns are packed with shorthand: sc2tog, ch-2 sp, rep from * 3 times. PlainStitch turns that shorthand into clear, plain-English steps you can actually follow, one at a time. HOW IT WORKS Import a pattern as a PDF (including scanned pages), a photo or screenshot, or pasted text. PlainStitch reads the designer's own abbreviation key, expands every abbreviation, and rewrites each row or round into short, direct instructions — without changing what the designer wrote. The original pattern is always one tap away. FOLLOW ALONG, STEP BY STEP • Guided mode shows one action at a time, with the expected stitch count for each round • Reader mode with large, adjustable text you can read mid-stitch • Optional read-aloud, so your hands can stay on your hook • Pick up exactly where you left off, every time CATCH MISTAKES BEFORE YOU MAKE THEM PlainStitch checks the stitch math in every round. If a pattern says 13 stitches but the round actually makes 12, it tells you — before you're three rounds deep. ASK ABOUT YOUR PATTERN Stuck on a round? Ask the Pattern Assistant a question in your own words — "I only count 9 double crochet, what did I do wrong?" — and get an answer about your exact pattern. MORE TO HELP YOU CROCHET • Stitch glossary and stitch library with beginner-friendly explanations • Notes, hook size, yarn, and a project photo saved with each pattern • Sign in to sync your projects and progress across your devices • A dedicated iPad workspace with the original pattern beside the translation FOR BEGINNERS AND EXPERIENCED CROCHETERS Choose Beginner mode for fully spelled-out steps, or Experienced mode for tighter, faster instructions. FREE TO START Your first project is free from the first chain to fasten-off. After that, free projects show the first 3 steps of each pattern. PLAINSTITCH PREMIUM • Every step of every pattern • Unlimited saved projects • The Pattern Assistant • An ad-free workspace PlainStitch Premium is an auto-renewing subscription, available weekly, monthly, or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings after purchase. IMPORTANT Only import patterns you own, have purchased, created yourself, or have permission to use. PlainStitch is a personal crochet assistant that helps you understand your own patterns. It is not a pattern marketplace or a sharing service. Rewrites are a guide; always check against the original pattern. Privacy Policy: https://jestermedia.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Yarnie4 screens
PlainStitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlainStitch at 5.0 against Yarnie's 4.7. Yarnie's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 PlainStitch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlainStitch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yarnie has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yarnie ships an update every 3 months, PlainStitch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Yarnie versus PlainStitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarniePlainStitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (38 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUgur YildirimJoshua Adkins

Customer experience

Yarnie

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

PlainStitch

All ratings1 ratings
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

PlainStitch

Subscriptions3
  • PlainStitch+ Weekly$0.997 Days
  • PlainStich+ Monthly$3.991 Month
  • PlainStich+ Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Yarnie free?
Yarnie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlainStitch free?
PlainStitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Yarnie or PlainStitch?
PlainStitch is rated higher. Yarnie averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while PlainStitch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Yarnie or PlainStitch have ads?
Both Yarnie and PlainStitch show ads.
Which is updated more often, Yarnie or PlainStitch?
Yarnie ships an update every 3 months, and PlainStitch every 4 months. Most recently, Yarnie was updated on October 28, 2026 and PlainStitch on October 29, 2026.

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