Comparison

Loom vs KnitPicky

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

KnitPicky

Features
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KnitPicky is your all-in-one knitting companion! Explore thousands of Ravelry patterns with seamless integration for infinite scrolling and search, then instantly import them into your personal projects. Track every stitch with customizable, infinite counters, and use the tools tab for everything you need while knitting. Designed with accessibility in mind, KnitPicky includes a voice-controlled row counter so you can update your progress hands-free.

Screenshots

Loom4 screens
KnitPicky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KnitPicky at none against Loom's 2. Loom's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Loom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KnitPicky asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Loom versus KnitPicky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoomKnitPicky
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMitaanshu AgarwalEve Tanios

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Loom

Subscriptions2
  • Loom Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Loom Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
None

KnitPicky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loom free?
Loom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KnitPicky free?
KnitPicky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loom or KnitPicky have ads?
Neither Loom nor KnitPicky shows ads.

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