Comparison

Knit + Stitch Show vs Untangled Knitting

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

Head to head
About

Knit + Stitch Show

Features
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The official Knit + Stitch app helps you make the most of your visit to the UK's leading consumer textiles exhibition . Use the app to plan your day with the full event schedule, including hands-on workshops, live demonstrations and talks from leading textile experts. With hundreds of sessions available, you can discover new techniques, develop your skills and find inspiration at every stage. Browse exhibitor listings featuring leading craft brands and specialist suppliers offering everything from fabric and yarn to tools and patterns. Explore inspiring textile art galleries and discover creative ideas from artists, makers and designers across the show.

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Untangled Knitting

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Untangled makes finishing your knitting pattern easier. Built exclusively for knitters, by knitters. CREATE PATTERN WALKTHROUGHS Convert your pattern into a step-by-step walkthrough that's optimised for your phone, breaking it into steps and making it easier to follow. STEP THROUGH YOUR PATTERN Display one step at a time, cut the noise, easily track your progress, and know exactly where you're at. TAP ANY TERM FOR HELP Tap any abbreviation or technique for a plain explanation, plus short how-to videos for key techniques. JUST YOUR SIZE Reduce confusion while you knit, and show only the numbers for the size you're making. ROW COUNTERS AND REMINDERS Row counters built for knitting. Add reminders before the start of a row, set up repeats, and reduce the pattern overwhelm. Untangled is free to download, and we offer a 14-day free trial. Access to creating walkthroughs requires a paid subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Knit + Stitch Show4 screens
Untangled Knitting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knit + Stitch Show at none against Untangled Knitting's 4. Knit + Stitch Show also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Untangled Knitting's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Untangled Knitting sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Knit + Stitch Show asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knit + Stitch Show ships an update every 3 weeks, Untangled Knitting every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Knit + Stitch Show versus Untangled Knitting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnit + Stitch ShowUntangled Knitting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.515.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size50 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImmediate Media Company LimitedLilac Elephants Limited

In-app purchases

None

Knit + Stitch Show

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Untangled Knitting

Subscriptions4
  • Hobby Plan (Monthly)14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Plan (Monthly)14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Hobby Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Pro Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Knit + Stitch Show free?
Knit + Stitch Show is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Untangled Knitting free?
Untangled Knitting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knit + Stitch Show or Untangled Knitting have ads?
Knit + Stitch Show shows ads; Untangled Knitting does not.
Which is updated more often, Knit + Stitch Show or Untangled Knitting?
Knit + Stitch Show ships an update every 3 weeks, and Untangled Knitting every 6 weeks. Most recently, Knit + Stitch Show was updated on November 7, 2026 and Untangled Knitting on October 31, 2026.

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