Comparison

InterTwined vs Loom

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

Head to head
About

InterTwined

This app helps knitters and crocheters track their progress by reading pattern PDFs and organizing them into easy-to-follow sections. It offers multiple tracking modes, voice commands, and a garment schematic to visualize your project.

Highlights
  • Reads and organizes pattern PDFs
  • Multiple tracking modes (Basic, Simple, Advanced)
  • Garment schematic visualization
  • Voice commands for hands-free control
  • Ravelry integration for pattern import
  • Colorwork helper for yarn changes
  • AI pattern assistant
Features
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Version 1.6.2 represents our most capable release to date, made better through user feedback. You make this app what it is. InterTwined — Pattern Tracker InterTwined reads your knitting and crochet patterns so you don't have to squint at a PDF while counting stitches. HOW IT WORKS Drop in any pattern PDF — from your files, Ravelry, or our curated library of 125+ patterns. The app scans it instantly, then structures it into trackable sections with row counts, sizing, and gauge. Tap "Next Row" and keep knitting. YOUR PATTERN, YOUR WORDS Every instruction you see comes from the original designer — not from AI. We don't generate patterns, invent stitches, or replace anyone's work. The AI reads and organizes. The designer wrote the pattern. We just help you not lose your spot in it. THREE MODES — PICK WHAT FITS Basic: Your PDF on top, a row counter and garment schematic below. Follow along at your own pace. The simplest possible tracker — it always works. Simple (default): Your pattern's original text organized by section, with completion checkmarks and your PDF always visible beside it. Reliable on every pattern we've tested. Advanced: Row-by-row extracted instructions with computed stitch counts, shaping events, and a live garment schematic that shows where you are in the piece. The most detailed knitting tracker available. Switch between all three anytime — your progress carries over. FEATURES Side-by-side PDF and tracker (iPad and landscape) Garment schematic built from real stitch data Extract multiple sizes — switch between them instantly Redo any section for "make 2" pieces like sleeves Voice commands: say "advance" or "go back" hands-free AI pattern assistant that knows your specific pattern Quality score on every extraction across 7 dimensions On-device pre-scan detects gauge, sizes, and checkpoints Ravelry integration — search free patterns, tap to import 125+ curated patterns ready to track, no extraction needed Colorwork helper for tracking yarn changes PRICING 3 free pattern extractions included. Need more? $4.99 for a credit pack — no subscription, credits never expire. Row tracking, counters, voice commands, and the full curated library are completely free. YOUR DATA STAYS PRIVATE All project data is stored on your device. We don't track you, show ads, or sell data. Optional anonymous telemetry helps us improve — off by default, fully disclosed.

About

Loom

Features
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Loom is a private knitting and crochet tracker for the work that usually lives in scattered notes, screenshots, and paper row counters. Plan projects with pattern names, designers, recipients, gauges, tools, row goals, and notes. Track active rows and repeats while you knit or crochet, keep a searchable yarn stash with weight, fibre, lot, yardage, skeins, and storage location, and store pattern references alongside each project. Loom is local-first and does not require an account. The free tier supports a focused starter library. Loom Pro unlocks unlimited projects, unlimited yarn stash entries, pattern attachments, custom project backgrounds, and CSV/JSON export for makers who want a long-term craft archive. Features: - Knitting and crochet project journal - Row and repeat progress tracking - Yarn stash inventory - Pattern library notes - Finished-project stats - CSV and JSON export - Private local storage with no required login Loom Pro is available as an auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

InterTwined4 screens
Loom4 screens

Verdict

The call

InterTwined and Loom are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. InterTwined sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Loom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
InterTwined versus Loom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterTwinedLoom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSampaTek Labs LLCMitaanshu Agarwal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

InterTwined

One-time1
  • Credit Pack$4.99
2 purchases

Loom

Subscriptions2
  • Loom Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Loom Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is InterTwined free?
InterTwined is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loom free?
Loom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do InterTwined or Loom have ads?
Neither InterTwined nor Loom shows ads.

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