Comparison

Amigurumi Buddy vs HookSnap

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

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About

Amigurumi Buddy

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Amigurumi Buddy is a crochet companion for people who make small stuffed animals. Browse patterns, follow them round by round, and never lose your place mid-project. 500+ PATTERNS, READY TO MAKE Bunnies, bears, cats, sheep, foxes, whales and more, grouped by what you want to make. Every pattern shows a photo, a difficulty badge, the materials you need and the full round-by-round instructions. FOLLOW ALONG, ONE ROUND AT A TIME Tap through a pattern step by step instead of scrolling a wall of text. Amigurumi Buddy remembers exactly where you stopped, so you can put the phone down mid-round and pick the same stitch back up tomorrow. BRING YOUR OWN PDFS Already bought a pattern somewhere else? Import the PDF and it becomes the same step-by-step path as everything else. Your file is read on your device. YOUR PROJECTS IN ONE PLACE Favourite what you like, see what is on the hook right now, and find every project again without hunting through screenshots and browser tabs. A CALMER PLACE TO CROCHET Optional background music while you work, and a built-in abbreviation guide for the moment a pattern throws sc2tog or FLO at you. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED The catalogue, your favourites and your progress live on your device. An account is only useful if you want your imported PDFs backed up and synced to another device. AMIGURUMI BUDDY PRO Free includes the whole pattern catalogue, three projects on the hook at once, and one PDF import. Pro removes both limits: - Unlimited PDF imports - Unlimited projects at once - Cloud backup for your imported patterns Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://mstf66x.github.io/amigurumi-buddy-legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://mstf66x.github.io/amigurumi-buddy-legal/privacy Patterns in Amigurumi Buddy are published free by their designers and remain their work. If you are a designer and would like a pattern removed, email hello@conjugaizen.com and it will be taken down.

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HookSnap

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Snap a photo of any crochet piece and get the pattern, round by round. Saw a cute amigurumi, a granny square cardigan or a baby blanket you want to make? Take a photo, upload a screenshot or paste a link from your saved pins. HookSnap reads the stitches and writes out a step-by-step pattern you can follow, even as a beginner. FROM PHOTO TO PATTERN IN SECONDS - Snap a photo or pick one from your camera roll - Share a pin straight into HookSnap, or paste a link - Get materials, yarn weight, hook size and gauge - Every round written out with stitch counts in bold MAKE IT ONE ROUND AT A TIME - Make mode shows one round at a time in big, easy-to-read type - A built-in row and stitch counter remembers where you stopped - Tap any abbreviation (sc, hdc, inc, sc2tog) to see how to work it - Switch between US and UK crochet terms FITS YOUR YARN AND HOOK - Gauge tool resizes the whole pattern to your swatch - Hook and yarn converter for US, UK and metric sizes KEEP EVERY MAKE IN ONE PLACE - My Makes keeps every pattern you snap, sorted into making and finished - Snap your finished piece and see it side by side with the original GOOD TO KNOW Patterns are estimated from your photo. A photo has no scale, so sizes and counts are a starting point, not an exact copy of the original. Make a swatch first and use the gauge tool to fit the pattern to your yarn and hook. If you can see who designed a piece, please credit and support them. SUBSCRIPTION HookSnap Pro unlocks unlimited pattern snaps, make mode and the pattern tools. Choose a monthly or yearly plan. Some plans include a free trial; if you don't cancel before the trial ends, the subscription starts automatically. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14AN9lwxuWQN6YUPhaMmft_38anR5o3_knBWoCQKpNyo/edit?tab=t.0 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14AN9lwxuWQN6YUPhaMmft_38anR5o3_knBWoCQKpNyo/edit?tab=t.xv3fkfoxzrfg

Screenshots

Amigurumi Buddy4 screens
HookSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Amigurumi Buddy at none against HookSnap's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. HookSnap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Amigurumi Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Amigurumi Buddy versus HookSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmigurumi BuddyHookSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size501 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed Mustafa DemirYLIT VENTURES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Amigurumi Buddy

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HookSnap

Subscriptions4
  • HookSnap Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • HookSnap Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • HookSnap Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • HookSnap Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Amigurumi Buddy free?
Amigurumi Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HookSnap free?
HookSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Amigurumi Buddy or HookSnap have ads?
Neither Amigurumi Buddy nor HookSnap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amigurumi Buddy or HookSnap?
Amigurumi Buddy ships an update weekly, and HookSnap weekly. Most recently, Amigurumi Buddy was updated on October 28, 2026 and HookSnap on October 29, 2026.

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