Comparison

Stitchie vs KnitReader

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

Head to head
About

Stitchie

Features
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Knit and crochet without ever losing your place. Stitchie is the stitch-by-stitch counter and pattern companion for knitters and crocheters. Track every row and stitch, build your own charts, and pick up exactly where you left off — every time. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Stitch-by-stitch tracking — follow your pattern one stitch at a time • Row & round counter — clear progress (e.g. 30/73) so you always know where you are • Build any pattern — chart it row by row with repeats and stitch groups • Knit & crochet stitch library — full symbol set for both crafts • Custom stitches — add your own and reuse them anywhere • Group repeats — set a repeating sequence's count just once • Keep every WIP organized in one place Scarf, sweater, granny square or amigurumi — Stitchie keeps your count accurate and your hands free to create. Download Stitchie and enjoy every stitch.

About

KnitReader

Features
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Load your knitting or crochet chart as an image or PDF and easily keep track of which row you're on. [How to use] 1. Import a chart (image or PDF) from your photo library or Files 2. Set up row positions with drag & pinch, or let Auto Fit find the rows in your image 3. Tap + to advance, − to go back [Features] · Row marker: highlights your current row · Auto Fit: detects the rows in your chart image and fits them one by one · Check count: tracks your total row progress · Handwriting: write notes while viewing your chart · Project saving: save and resume your work anytime · iCloud sync: continue your progress on iPhone and iPad · KnitStock: open charts you registered in KnitStock [Paid plans (one-time purchase, no subscription)] · Circle, oval and column settings: works with round yokes and charts knitted in the round · Simple counters: up to 5 custom counters for rows, stitches and more · Alerts: get notified when you reach a set row or count · Dot Mode: color the grid like pixel art Starter Plan: all features + save up to 5 projects Premium Plan: all features + save up to 50 projects (Free: save 1 project)

Screenshots

Stitchie4 screens
KnitReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KnitReader at none against Stitchie's shown. KnitReader also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Stitchie's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Stitchie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KnitReader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stitchie ships an update every 3 months, KnitReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Stitchie versus KnitReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStitchieKnitReader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinmin HsuYui Akiba

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stitchie

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
2 purchases

KnitReader

One-time2
  • Starter Plan$0.99
  • Premium Plan$2.99

Questions

Is Stitchie free?
Stitchie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KnitReader free?
KnitReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stitchie or KnitReader have ads?
Stitchie shows ads; KnitReader does not.
Which is updated more often, Stitchie or KnitReader?
Stitchie ships an update every 3 months, and KnitReader weekly. Most recently, Stitchie was updated on October 31, 2026 and KnitReader on November 9, 2026.

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