Comparison

Knittle vs Simple row counter

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

Head to head
About

Knittle

Features
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Knittle is your cosy place for every project, every row, every stitch. For knitting and for crochet. Whether you're starting your first scarf or finishing your tenth jumper, Knittle is the gentle companion that keeps track of where you are. Tap to count your rows, sketch out your motifs, time your sessions, and pick up exactly where you left off, even on a different device. EVERY PROJECT, RIGHT IN YOUR POCKET • Unlimited projects: in progress, planned, and finished • Custom counters for rows, stitches, repeats, sleeves, decreases… • Repeating motif counters that loop cleanly through your pattern • Targets and progress rings to celebrate the finish line YOUR PATTERN, ALWAYS AT HAND • Attach PDFs, photos, and web links to each project • Annotate pattern photos with your own notes and marks • Write notes, abbreviations, and yarn details right next to the counter • Cover photo to remember each project at a glance TIME EVERY KNIT • Built-in timer for every knitting session • Weekly knitting chart and full session history • Total time spent per project, kept across all your devices APPLE WATCH • Count rows from your wrist with a tap or the Digital Crown • Live complications right on your watch face • Syncs instantly with the iPhone EVERY DEVICE, ALWAYS IN SYNC • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch • Start on one device, continue on another • Trash with 30-day recovery for accidental deletes • Export and import your data anytime DESIGNED WITH WARMTH • Cocooning earth-tone palette and hand-drawn icons • Cosy serif typography that feels like a paper notebook • Light, dark, and automatic appearance • 11 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, Japanese KNITTLE PREMIUM Unlock the full Knittle: unlimited custom counters, pattern files, time history, Apple Watch app, exports, and no ads. Available as a monthly subscription, yearly subscription with a 3-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase that never expires. PRIVACY FIRST Your projects stay with you. Knittle uses your private iCloud, no Knittle account, no servers, no tracking. You're in control, always. Knittle started as a small gift from a developer to a knitter he loves. It's now for every knitter, wherever you are, whatever you make, with needles or a hook. Welcome. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Simple row counter

Features
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A simple row counter that is easy to use from the first tap. Open it, tap to count each row or round, and pick up exactly where you left off. There is nothing to set up first. Give each part of your project its own counter: the body, a sleeve, the rounds of an amigurumi head. Set a target when you know how many rows you need, and let a repeat counter follow your pattern repeats. Count from your Apple Watch or your lock screen without reaching for your phone. Open your PDF pattern beside your count and slide a guide down the chart as you go. With iCloud, your projects follow you to iPad and Mac. See your rows and active days today, this week and over time, with a breakdown by project. Your statistics are saved on your device. A week with three active days keeps your weekly streak going, and milestones mark your progress. No ads, and no account to create. Pattern PDFs and iCloud sync for projects and statistics are available as an in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Knittle4 screens
Simple row counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple row counter at none against Knittle's shown. Simple row counter also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Knittle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Simple row counter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knittle ships an update weekly, Simple row counter daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Knittle versus Simple row counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnittleSimple row counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGaudin LtdGuillaume MAIN DE BOISSIERE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Knittle

Subscriptions2
  • Knittle Premium$1.991 Month
  • Knittle Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Simple row counter

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • Pattern PDFs & iCloud sync$14.99

Questions

Is Knittle free?
Knittle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple row counter free?
Simple row counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knittle or Simple row counter have ads?
Knittle shows ads; Simple row counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Knittle or Simple row counter?
Knittle ships an update weekly, and Simple row counter daily. Most recently, Knittle was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simple row counter on October 28, 2026.

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