# Tracer vs Crochet Patterns

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crochet Patterns at none against Tracer's 1. Crochet Patterns also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Tracer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tracer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Crochet Patterns asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tracer | Crochet Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Size | 1 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Facundo De Lima](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809287844) | [Maqsood Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896507836) |

## What reviewers say

### Tracer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracer-ar-tracing/id6809287842)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tracer Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Crochet Patterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crochet-patterns-pdf-library/id6813797625)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tracer free?

Tracer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crochet Patterns free?

Crochet Patterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Tracer or Crochet Patterns have ads?

Crochet Patterns shows ads; Tracer does not.

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