Comparison

NeedleNote vs Knitted

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

Head to head
About

NeedleNote

Features
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NeedleNote is your dedicated knitting and crochet companion — designed to keep every row, every pattern, and every project beautifully organized. Whether you're a first-time knitter or a seasoned maker with a dozen WIPs, NeedleNote brings everything together in one warm, intuitive space. TRACK EVERY ROW Say goodbye to losing your place. NeedleNote's built-in row counter lets you advance with one tap and step back just as easily. Track your progress through any pattern — no more counting and recounting. IMPORT YOUR PDF PATTERNS Bring your knitting and crochet patterns directly into the app. Import any PDF and keep it attached to the project it belongs to. Follow along, zoom in on the details, and reference your pattern without ever leaving the app. MANAGE YOUR PROJECTS Create a project for every work in progress. Add a name, notes, and photos to capture what you're making. Everything stays together — your pattern, your row count, and your notes, all in one place. YOUR PATTERN LIBRARY All your imported PDFs live in a dedicated library view, organized by project. Find any pattern in seconds — no more digging through files or emails to find that pattern you downloaded months ago. BUILT FOR MAKERS NeedleNote is crafted for the knitting and crocheting community. A soft, cozy color palette keeps every session feeling calm and pleasant. The clean, uncluttered design lets you focus on what matters most: your craft. WHAT YOU CAN DO: - Count rows for any knitting or crochet project - Import PDF knitting and crochet patterns - Attach patterns directly to your projects - Add project photos and notes - Browse all your patterns in a central library - Never lose your row again Perfect for knitters, crocheters, and all makers who work from patterns. Download NeedleNote and bring the same care you put into your craft to how you organize it.

About

Knitted

Organize your knitting projects with a digital diary, inline row counters, and a session timer. Save swatches, explore techniques, and access exclusive patterns in one beautifully designed space.

Highlights
  • Project diary for notes and sections
  • Inline interactive row counters
  • Studio time tracker for sessions
  • Notebook with gauge gallery
  • Techniques library
  • Core collection patterns
Features
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Welcome to your digital knitting atelier - a beautifully designed space to plan your projects, keep your notes, and track your progress, all in one place. Whether you are starting something new or working through a favorite piece, Knitted keeps everything organized and easy to find. Features: The Project Diary: A dedicated document for every project. Write your notes freely, then use header shortcuts - like Yoke, Body, and Sleeves - to jump to any section in a tap, so your work stays clear and easy to follow. Inline Row Counters: Add interactive row counters right inside your notes, wherever you need them and as many as you like. Tap to keep count as you knit, always on the right row. Studio Time Tracker: A built-in timer for your knitting sessions. Start it while you work and see exactly how much time you have spent on each project. The Notebook: Your personal creative archive. Save your swatches and gauge details in a visual Gauge Gallery, browse our growing Techniques library from Knitted, and build your own collection of the techniques you love most. Core Collection Patterns: A dedicated space for our signature patterns. Our first design, the Sky Sweater, is available now - a full step-by-step pattern with interactive row counters built right in - and more are on the way. Thoughtfully designed and easy to use, Knitted brings all of your knitting together in one place you will love coming back to. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.atelierknitted.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

NeedleNote3 screens
Knitted4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NeedleNote at every 2 days against Knitted's weekly. Knitted's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. NeedleNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Knitted sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NeedleNote against 5.0 for Knitted. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NeedleNote ships an update every 2 days, Knitted weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NeedleNote versus Knitted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeedleNoteKnitted
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCass TaoAtelier Knitted LLC.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NeedleNote

One-time1
  • Unlimited Projects$4.99
3 purchases

Knitted

Subscriptions2
  • Knitted Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Knitted Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Knitted Premium Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is NeedleNote free?
NeedleNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knitted free?
Knitted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NeedleNote or Knitted?
NeedleNote and Knitted are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do NeedleNote or Knitted have ads?
Neither NeedleNote nor Knitted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NeedleNote or Knitted?
NeedleNote ships an update every 2 days, and Knitted weekly. Most recently, NeedleNote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Knitted on October 24, 2026.

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