Comparison

Yarnwise vs SlowKnit

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

Head to head
About

Yarnwise

Features
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从找灵感到织完收尾,Yarnwise 陪你走完每一步。 专为棒针编织爱好者设计——看懂英文图解、管好线材积累、 记录每一个编织项目,所有工具一个 App 全搞定。 【图解阅读器(Pro)】 上传 PDF,自动解析为逐步操作清单,再也不用翻页找进度。 AI 一键翻译英文图解为中文,50+ 棒针术语精准识别, 缩写词典与行数计数器内置其中,阅读途中随时调出。 【每日图解发现】 每天推荐来自 Ravelry 的热门棒针图解,左右滑动浏览, 心仪的图解一键收入愿望单,灵感不断线。 【线材百科】 收录 3400+ 款毛线,按粗细、针号、纤维成分、密度精准筛选, 选线配线不再靠猜。 【我的工坊】 小样记录、购线花费、编织日志、线材仓库,Dashboard 一览全局。 各模块互联互通,线材用到哪记到哪。 【工具箱】 · 毛线用量计算器 · 棒针密度换算(US / EU / JP 针号对照) · 提花格子生成器(支持自由绘制与花纹预设库) · 编织缩写词典(90+ 条国际标准术语) · 行数计数器(多计数器 · 长按连续计数) 免费使用核心功能,升级 Pro 解锁图解阅读器与无限记录。

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SlowKnit

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SlowKnit is a smart assistant and tracker designed exclusively for knitting and crochet enthusiasts. Whether you are a beginner picking up yarn for the first time or an experienced crafter, SlowKnit helps you say goodbye to messy paper notes and immerse yourself purely in the joy of creating. [Core Features] • Smart Row Counter: Independent counting for multiple parts. Never lose track of stitches or rows again. • AI Pattern Parsing: Import your pattern with one click. Our AI parses and guides you step-by-step, making complex patterns easy to understand. • Knitting Diary: Automatically generates your crafting calendar, recording every moment of your focused work. • Powerful Project Management: Clearly organize all your "WIPs" (Works in Progress) and "Finished" projects to build your personal handmade portfolio. • Advanced Toolbox: Built-in practical tools like gauge calculators and yarn yardage estimators. • Health Reminders: Sit-and-stretch reminders to protect your neck and vision during long crafting sessions. • Data Security & Backup: Supports local export and restore. Your data is always safe and yours. Slow down and enjoy the process. Craft your warm moments with SlowKnit. --- Privacy Policy : https://tiny-degree-1fe.notion.site/SlowKnit-38f367e1d5ad80b381b0c4441e639546?pvs=149 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Yarnwise4 screens
SlowKnit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yarnwise at none against SlowKnit's 3. Yarnwise also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). SlowKnit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. SlowKnit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Yarnwise asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yarnwise ships an update every 5 days, SlowKnit every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Yarnwise versus SlowKnit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarnwiseSlowKnit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer镜竹 潘瑶 惠

In-app purchases

None

Yarnwise

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SlowKnit

Subscriptions2
  • SlowKnit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • SlowKnit Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • SlowKnit Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Yarnwise free?
Yarnwise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SlowKnit free?
SlowKnit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Yarnwise or SlowKnit have ads?
Yarnwise shows ads; SlowKnit does not.
Which is updated more often, Yarnwise or SlowKnit?
Yarnwise ships an update every 5 days, and SlowKnit every 3 days. Most recently, Yarnwise was updated on October 5, 2026 and SlowKnit on October 5, 2026.

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