Comparison

Loom vs Stitchline

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

Head to head
About

Loom

Features
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Loom is a private knitting and crochet tracker for the work that usually lives in scattered notes, screenshots, and paper row counters. Plan projects with pattern names, designers, recipients, gauges, tools, row goals, and notes. Track active rows and repeats while you knit or crochet, keep a searchable yarn stash with weight, fibre, lot, yardage, skeins, and storage location, and store pattern references alongside each project. Loom is local-first and does not require an account. The free tier supports a focused starter library. Loom Pro unlocks unlimited projects, unlimited yarn stash entries, pattern attachments, custom project backgrounds, and CSV/JSON export for makers who want a long-term craft archive. Features: - Knitting and crochet project journal - Row and repeat progress tracking - Yarn stash inventory - Pattern library notes - Finished-project stats - CSV and JSON export - Private local storage with no required login Loom Pro is available as an auto-renewable monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel the subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stitchline

Features
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Stitchline is a warm, focused row and round counter for knitting and crochet projects. It is built for crafters who work from paper patterns, screenshots, simple notes, or blog patterns and want to pick up a project without losing their place. FEATURES: - Quick Counter - Start counting rows or rounds immediately. - Project List - Save active, finished, and archived projects. - Sections - Track where you are inside sleeves, panels, repeats, or pattern parts. - Markers - Add exact-row reminders and stitch notes. - Undo, Reset, and Decrement - Correct counting mistakes without stress. - Notes - Keep simple project notes beside the counter. - Keep Screen Awake - Useful while counting next to a pattern. - Local Reminders - Set weekday-specific project reminders. STITCHLINE PRO: - Unlimited projects. - Extra project sections. - Advanced every-N row markers. - Marker templates for increases, decreases, color changes, cables, pattern checks, and bind off rows. - Repeat counters. - Lightweight linked counters. - Per-project reminders with a separate time for each weekday. - Ad removal. NO SUBSCRIPTION: Stitchline Pro is a one-time unlock. No account required. PRIVACY FIRST: Your project data stays on your device. No account, no cloud sync, and no craft social network. Made by MyQuietSpot Inc.

Screenshots

Loom4 screens
Stitchline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Loom at none against Stitchline's shown. Stitchline's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Loom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Stitchline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
Loom versus Stitchline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoomStitchline
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMitaanshu AgarwalMyQuietSpot Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loom

Subscriptions2
  • Loom Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Loom Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Stitchline

One-time1
  • Stitchline Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Loom free?
Loom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stitchline free?
Stitchline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loom or Stitchline have ads?
Stitchline shows ads; Loom does not.

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