Comparison

stitchnest vs Knitting

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

Head to head
About

stitchnest

Organize all your knitting and crochet projects in one place. Track patterns, stitch counts, and notes. Draw directly on PDF patterns and receive alerts for upcoming action rows.

Highlights
  • Project organization with folders
  • Upload and annotate PDF patterns
  • Tap-friendly stitch and row counters
  • Action row alerts
  • Offline functionality
  • Backup and restore via Files app
Features
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For the knitter or crocheter who's started six projects, can never find the pattern, and can't remember which row they were on. stitchnest holds every project in one place. patterns, counters, drawings, notes, and the action rows that always sneak up on you. think of it as a personal cheerleader for the ambitious project. It remembers where you stopped. It warns you when a decrease or cable row is coming up. It lets you draw right on your PDF pattern so you can cross off the rows you've finished, and it stays out of the way when you're flying. What's inside: - folders for every project, knitting and crochet - upload PDF patterns and view them right in the app - draw on patterns to mark your place, circle a tricky section, or highlight a row - big tap-friendly stitch and row counters - action row alerts that flag a decrease, cable, or color change before you hit it - notes for yarn brand, modifications, and where you left off - automatic detection of the yarn, needles, and gauge from your pattern - backup and restore through the Files app so you never lose a project - works fully offline. what it isn't: - no accounts. - no sign-up. no ads. - no algorithm. - your data lives on your phone, not on a server. stitchnest is made by Acorn & Ivy, a tiny indie studio. send us a note any time at apricotandivy@gmail.com. free, with love, from one knitter to another.

About

Knitting

Learn to knit with step-by-step video tutorials and a vast library of patterns. Suitable for beginners and experienced crafters, this app helps you master stitches, build a portfolio, and tackle any project.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step video tutorials
  • Learn basic to advanced stitches
  • 100+ patterns for all levels
  • Track project progress
  • Create clothing, decor, toys, and accessories
  • Empowers tackling external patterns
Features
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Learn to knit step by step, from your very first stitch to your first finished project. Whether you're picking up needles for the first time or you're ready to master new techniques, Knitting: Tutorials & Patterns guides you through every stitch. LEARN TO KNIT FROM SCRATCH Clear, step-by-step video lessons take you from casting on your very first loop to binding off your finished piece. • Master the essentials: knit, purl, cast on and bind off • Level up: move on to advanced techniques like cables and colorwork • Crystal-clear, right-handed video demonstrations 100+ PATTERNS AND PROJECTS • Beginner-friendly patterns that build your confidence fast • Intermediate projects that grow with your skills • Hats and beanies, scarves, socks, mittens, cardigans, blankets, dishcloths, baby clothes, toys and home decor HANDY KNITTING TOOLS • Row counter and stitch counter • Session timer • Yarn stash tracker • Saved, active and finished projects, all in one place CELEBRATE YOUR PROGRESS Track completed lessons, watch your portfolio grow and celebrate every finished project. KNIT ANY PATTERN WITH CONFIDENCE The techniques you master here give you the skills to follow knitting patterns from any source. GO PREMIUM Unlock the complete library of patterns, lessons and video guides with a premium subscription. Start with a free trial. Ready to knit your first handmade piece or the perfect gift? Download Knitting: Tutorials & Patterns and start stitching today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

stitchnest4 screens
Knitting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: stitchnest at free against Knitting's freemium. Knitting's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for stitchnest against 5.0 for Knitting. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
stitchnest versus Knitting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterstitchnestKnitting
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKennedy AndersonTal Zvi

Customer experience

stitchnest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Knitting

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

stitchnest

No in-app purchases

None

Knitting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is stitchnest free?
stitchnest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knitting free?
Knitting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, stitchnest or Knitting?
stitchnest and Knitting are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do stitchnest or Knitting have ads?
Neither stitchnest nor Knitting shows ads.

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