Comparison

NeedleNote vs Rows & Stitches

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

Head to head
About

NeedleNote

This app helps knitters and crocheters track their progress on projects. It allows importing PDF patterns, managing multiple works in progress with notes and photos, and provides a dedicated library for all your patterns.

Highlights
  • Row counting for knitting and crochet
  • Import PDF patterns
  • Attach patterns to projects
  • Add project photos and notes
  • Centralized pattern library
  • Organize works in progress
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

Rows & Stitches

Track your crochet and knitting progress directly from your Lock Screen, Apple Watch, or Home Screen. This app offers multiple counters per project, pattern import, and session timing without ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen and Apple Watch counting
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
  • Multiple counters per project
  • PDF pattern import
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Session timer
Features
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Rows & Stitches is a crochet and knitting row counter you can use without unlocking your phone. Add a row from your Lock Screen, Apple Watch, or Home Screen — and never lose your place mid-row. One-time unlock. No subscription, no ads, no account. WHY MAKERS SWITCH • Count from your Lock Screen. A Live Activity and Dynamic Island counter let you add a row without unlocking your phone or leaving your show. • Count on your Apple Watch when your phone's nearby. Tap or use the Digital Crown, with haptic feedback for quiet, eyes-free counting. • Pay once, yours forever. A single Lifetime unlock — no monthly fee, no "your patterns are now locked" surprise. • Never lose a row. Free iCloud sync keeps every project, counter, and note backed up and in step across iPhone, iPad, and Watch. COUNT THE WAY YOUR PATTERN WORKS • Multiple counters per project for rows, repeats, and stitch sections. • Milestone markers so you know the moment a repeat is done. • Shake to undo and confirm-before-decrease, so a stray tap never costs you your place. • Tap-anywhere counting and a large-counter mode for fast, glanceable rows. YOUR PATTERNS, IN ONE PLACE • Read your pattern and counter side by side on one screen. • Import PDFs, scan a printed pattern with your camera, or save a pattern from the web. • Turn written instructions into tappable, step-by-step rows that highlight where you are (Lifetime). • Attach a note to any row and see it the moment you arrive (Lifetime). • Start with 50 beginner-friendly crochet patterns built right in. BUILT TO BE READ COMFORTABLY • Choose Lexend or Atkinson Hyperlegible — fonts designed for easy reading — plus adjustable line and letter spacing. • Full Dynamic Type, a real dark mode, and high-contrast visuals. • Reduce-motion, focus mode, and gentle haptics for a calm, distraction-free count. A SESSION TIMER THAT RESPECTS YOUR FLOW • Time your making sessions and keep the screen awake while you work. • Choose what the timer does when you step away. FREE INCLUDES Up to 10 projects, five counters each, Apple Watch, widgets, Live Activities, iCloud sync, pattern import, and every accessibility feature. LIFETIME UNLOCK ADDS Unlimited projects, step-by-step pattern parsing, per-row notes, and Family Sharing — one purchase, no subscription. Made for crocheters and knitters, and just as at home with cross-stitch, amigurumi, granny squares, weaving, and any project counted in rows. Questions or ideas? Reach us at hellogoodday.com/contact.

Screenshots

NeedleNote3 screens
Rows & Stitches4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NeedleNote at 5.0 against Rows & Stitches's 4.3. NeedleNote also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Rows & Stitches's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Rows & Stitches sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NeedleNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NeedleNote ships an update every 2 days, Rows & Stitches weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NeedleNote versus Rows & Stitches: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeedleNoteRows & Stitches
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCass TaoHello Good Day LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NeedleNote

One-time1
  • Unlimited Projects$4.99
1 purchases

Rows & Stitches

One-time1
  • Rows & Stitches Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is NeedleNote free?
NeedleNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rows & Stitches free?
Rows & Stitches is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NeedleNote or Rows & Stitches?
NeedleNote is rated higher. NeedleNote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rows & Stitches averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do NeedleNote or Rows & Stitches have ads?
Neither NeedleNote nor Rows & Stitches shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NeedleNote or Rows & Stitches?
NeedleNote ships an update every 2 days, and Rows & Stitches weekly. Most recently, NeedleNote was updated on October 28, 2026 and Rows & Stitches on November 5, 2026.

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