Comparison

Row Counter vs Simple row counter

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

Head to head
About

Row Counter

Features
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CraftCounter is your AI Row Counter and full knitting & crochet companion. Use it across every project — from amigurumi to lace shawls — to bring focus and accuracy to every stitch you count. Innovative Features of CraftCounter – The AI Row Counter & Pattern Scanner: • Multi-Counter Per Project: Track a global row count plus section counters (sleeves, body, ribbing) with automatic rollup. • Photo to Pattern with AI: Snap a photo of any pattern — handwritten, printed, Pinterest, screenshot — and CraftCounter's AI generates structured stitch steps in your language. • Repeat Tracking with Auto-Reset: Set a target row count. The CraftCounter row counter resets and counts repeats automatically. Lace, cables, granny squares — all in. • Apple Watch Row Counter: Count from your wrist. The CraftCounter Watch counter runs standalone — leave your phone on the table. • Home Screen Widget: Tap your home screen to count. No app launch needed. • Row Reminders: Haptic and banner alerts at any row milestone you set. • Pattern Highlighter Synced to Counter: Never lose your place mid-row. • Multi-Project Library: Every project tracked with progress, notes, tags, WIP photos and status. • Session Timer + Work Mode: Split-screen pattern and counter, with screen-stay-on. • Offline-First: All core features work without internet. Your data stays on your device. CraftCounter is more than a row counter — it's the AI pattern scanner that turns any photo into structured stitch steps, in your language, in seconds. Ideal for knitters making sweaters, blankets, lace and fair isle — and crocheters making amigurumi, granny squares, baby blankets, and community patterns. Why Choose CraftCounter as Your Row Counter? • Universal Compatibility: CraftCounter works on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Home Screen widget. • Personalized Experience: Customize counter increments, haptics, reminders, and themes. • Smarter Project Tracking: Photo-to-pattern AI removes manual pattern entry forever. Embrace the future of knitting and crochet — CraftCounter is your AI Row Counter, project tracker, and pattern companion for every stitch. A subscription or in-app purchase is available for unlimited AI pattern scans and usage. Privacy Policy: https://enginesstudio.tech/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://enginesstudio.tech/terms

About

Simple row counter

Easily track rows and rounds for knitting and crochet projects. Syncs across Apple devices and offers convenient counting from Apple Watch or Lock Screen. Includes a pattern reader to mark your current row.

Highlights
  • Row and round counting
  • iCloud project sync
  • Apple Watch counting
  • Lock Screen widget
  • Pattern reader
  • Target row setting
Features
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A simple row counter for knitting and crochet. Tap to count each row or round, and pick up exactly where you stopped. Your projects sync free across iPhone, iPad and Mac through your own iCloud. Count on your Apple Watch and its paired iPhone keeps your project in step. There's no app account to create. Give each part its own counter: the body, a sleeve, the rounds of an amigurumi head. Set a target row, or a repeat that keeps the total for you. Count from your Apple Watch or the Lock Screen without picking up your phone. Pattern reader: open your PDF beside your counters, and a line marks the row you're on. No in-app purchases, no subscription, no ads.

Screenshots

Row Counter4 screens
Simple row counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple row counter at none against Row Counter's 3. Simple row counter also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Row Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Simple row counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Row Counter ships an update every 2 months, Simple row counter daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Row Counter versus Simple row counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRow CounterSimple row counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperENGINES STUDIO LABGuillaume MAIN DE BOISSIERE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Row Counter

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly access$3.997 Days
  • Yearly access$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$49.99
None

Simple row counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Row Counter free?
Row Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple row counter free?
Simple row counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Row Counter or Simple row counter have ads?
Neither Row Counter nor Simple row counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Row Counter or Simple row counter?
Row Counter ships an update every 2 months, and Simple row counter daily. Most recently, Row Counter was updated on November 9, 2026 and Simple row counter on November 10, 2026.

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