Comparison

NeedleNote vs KnitNote

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

KnitNote

Features
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Keep your attention on the yarn in your hands. KnitNote puts Apple Watch counting, project progress, six counters, and PDF patterns in one calm, readable workspace. Try every feature free for 7 days • Browsing does not start the trial • The trial begins with your first data change, including edits to existing or restored work • After the trial, your projects, patterns, and backups remain available to read • One lifetime purchase unlocks editing on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the paired Apple Watch Stay focused and count simply • Give every project six counters with names you can customize • Tap a counter to add one; touch and hold to subtract, reset, or rename it • Completing a project locks its counters and journal until you resume it Let the pattern take center stage • Import PDF or image patterns for clear reading on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Highlight the current row, or combine horizontal and vertical highlights • Keep page-specific notes, handwritten marks, and independent reading positions • Use all six synchronized counters beside the pattern Keep every step of the journey • Add a shared note for each row • Build a knitting journal with photos and text • Manage project photos, tool details, and completion status Organize yarn and make practical calculations • Track yarn brand, color, quantity, and photos • Calculate gauge, evenly spaced increases or decreases, and adjustments across rows Count from your wrist • Check projects and all six counters on Apple Watch • Offline changes sync back to iPhone when the connection returns Use KnitNote in your language • Choose English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, French, Japanese, Norwegian Bokmål, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Korean, Greek, or Dutch in Settings • The app and Apple Watch use your choice • sharing screens follow the language selected in KnitNote Settings • Your project names, notes, journal entries, and imported patterns stay exactly as you entered them Export a complete backup and restore from the backup package you select. No account required. KnitNote 1.8.0 and later is ad-free for everyone. One lifetime purchase unlocks editing. Existing lifetime purchases and eligible legacy paid access remain permanent; purchases can be restored in Settings. Project data stays on your device; external backups are created only when you export them.

Screenshots

NeedleNote3 screens
KnitNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NeedleNote at none against KnitNote's shown. NeedleNote also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). KnitNote's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. NeedleNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KnitNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NeedleNote ships an update every 2 days, KnitNote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
NeedleNote versus KnitNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeedleNoteKnitNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCass TaoChen Chung Lung

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NeedleNote

One-time1
  • Unlimited Projects$4.99
1 purchases

KnitNote

One-time1
  • KnitNote Lifetime Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is NeedleNote free?
NeedleNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KnitNote free?
KnitNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NeedleNote or KnitNote have ads?
KnitNote shows ads; NeedleNote does not.
Which is updated more often, NeedleNote or KnitNote?
NeedleNote ships an update every 2 days, and KnitNote every 4 days. Most recently, NeedleNote was updated on October 28, 2026 and KnitNote on November 6, 2026.

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