Loopora vs Crochet Patterns・Knit Yarn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loopora
Manage your knitting and crochet projects with a free, private app. Track yarn, organize projects, count rows, time your sessions, and view statistics. All data is stored locally on your device.
- Stash management
- Project organization
- Row counter
- Session timer
- Project statistics
- Data export/restore
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Loopora is the simplest way to manage your knitting and crochet projects — completely free, no sign-up, no subscription. MANAGE YOUR STASH Log every skein and accessory with color, weight, and stock level. Never wonder what you have on hand again. ORGANIZE YOUR PROJECTS Link yarn to each project, attach pattern photos or URLs, record hook/needle size, and switch status from Cast-on to Complete. ROW COUNTER Count rows with a single tap. Every tap is timestamped so you never double-count or lose your place. Use it standalone or inside a project. TIME TRACKING Built-in session timer per project — know exactly how long each piece takes to make. STATISTICS Track yarn used, project costs, and revenue from finished work — all in one dashboard. FULLY PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. No analytics. No ads. All data is stored only on your device and never sent anywhere. Export and restore your data anytime as a JSON backup. Download Loopora free today.
Crochet Patterns・Knit Yarn
This app helps crafters learn stitches, follow patterns, identify yarn, and track rows with AI assistance. It offers a library of tested projects and guided lessons for all skill levels, functioning offline.
- 300 tested pattern library
- Stitch animations and courses
- AI scanner for stitches and yarn
- Context-aware AI helper
- Smart row counter
- Eight-language support
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Crochet & Knitting: Your Cozy Companion for Yarn Crafts Crochet & Knitting is a warm, beginner-friendly companion for everyone who loves to make things by hand. Learn stitches, follow tested patterns, identify yarn from a photo, and never lose count of a row again — all in one offline-first app. Main Offerings: - 300 Tested Pattern Library: Browse a curated collection of 300 amigurumi, wearable, home decor, accessory, and gift projects. Every pattern includes row-by-row instructions and stitch counts that actually add up. (Pro subscription required) - Stitch Animations & Courses: Watch 30 stitches form in smooth on-device animations — no video, no buffering. Follow 5 structured courses and 48 hands-on lessons that take you from your first slip knot to cables and working in the round. (Pro subscription required) - AI Scanner for Stitch, Yarn & Patterns: Snap a photo of a stitch, a yarn label, or a printed pattern page and get a structured answer — name, technique, recommended hook or needle size, and project ideas you can start today. (Pro subscription required) - Context-Aware AI Helper: Ask questions while you knit. The AI sees your current project, row, and instruction, so the answers are always relevant — not generic web results. (Pro subscription required) - Smart Row Counter: Tap once to advance a row, swipe to jump stages, and trust that everything persists offline. Your progress survives app restarts, plane mode, and an overnight battery refill. (Pro subscription required) - Eight-Language Library & Cozy Design: Full translations across English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, and Chinese — for both UI and content. A warm gradient design system that feels like a quiet morning with your favorite yarn basket. (Pro subscription required) Crochet & Knitting is more than a pattern app — it is a hand-craft studio that learns alongside you. We combine a real AI helper, accurately tested patterns, and gentle animations so you spend less time decoding instructions and more time actually making. Whether you are starting your very first granny square, working on a cabled sweater, planning a baby blanket as a gift, or organizing a long-running amigurumi project, the app fits the rhythm of your craft. Beginners get guided lessons; intermediate makers get a smarter row counter and an AI that remembers every project. Download Crochet & Knitting today and turn a quiet evening into a finished project — one stitch, one row, one cozy creation at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Loopora at 5.0 against Crochet Patterns・Knit Yarn's 2.0. Loopora also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Crochet Patterns・Knit Yarn sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Loopora asks for nothing beyond the download.
Loopora holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Loopora | Crochet Patterns・Knit Yarn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GUANGZHUO LI | OMAR ZIA |
Customer experience
Loopora
Crochet Patterns・Knit Yarn
In-app purchases
Loopora
No in-app purchases
Crochet Patterns・Knit Yarn
- Weekly Crochet Patterns$7.997 Days
- Weekly Crochet Patterns Trial3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Monthly Crochet Patterns$19.991 Month
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- Monthly Crochet Patterns Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Annual Crochet Patterns$83.991 Year
- Annual Crochet Patterns Trial3 Days trial$99.991 Year
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