Comparison

Picot vs HookSnap

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

Head to head
About

Picot

Features
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Picot makes learning crochet simple, fun, and rewarding. Whether you're picking up a crochet hook for the first time or looking to improve your skills, Picot helps you create beautiful projects with easy-to-follow video tutorials. HOW TO USE PICOT: Choose a project you love. Explore a growing collection of crochet projects, from cute amigurumi to clothing, accessories, and more. Follow step-by-step video tutorials. Learn at your own pace with clear, detailed videos that guide you through each part of your project. Learn as you create. Discover essential crochet stitches, techniques, and skills while making something you actually want to keep. Make something beautiful! Complete your project, build your confidence, and discover what you can create next. LEARN CROCHET YOUR WAY No experience? No problem! Picot is designed to make crochet accessible to everyone. Instead of getting lost in complicated patterns or confusing instructions, you'll learn by doing, one stitch at a time. Whether you want to make your first granny square, an adorable plushie, or a handmade top, Picot helps you turn your ideas into real creations. WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT PICOT: Beginner-friendly crochet tutorials Clear, step-by-step video guidance Beautiful projects you'll actually want to make Learn essential stitches and techniques Create at your own pace Discover new projects as your skills grow Crochet is more than a hobby. It's a way to slow down, get creative, and make something with your own hands. Your next creation starts with Picot. Questions or feedback? Email us at support@[YOUR-DOMAIN] FULL ACCESS TO TUTORIALS AND PREMIUM CONTENT MAY REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HookSnap

Transform crochet photos into step-by-step patterns instantly. This app analyzes images to generate round-by-round instructions, including stitch counts and material suggestions. It's designed for both beginners and experienced crafters, offering tools to adjust patterns to personal yarn and hook sizes.

Highlights
  • Photo-to-pattern conversion
  • Step-by-step round instructions
  • Built-in row and stitch counter
  • Gauge adjustment tool
  • US/UK term conversion
  • My Makes pattern organizer
Features
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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

Picot4 screens
HookSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HookSnap at every 10 days against Picot's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Picot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and HookSnap sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Picot ships an update every 3 weeks, HookSnap every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Picot versus HookSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicotHookSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGABRIEL VINCENT JOSEPH GARCIAYLIT VENTURES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Picot

Subscriptions3
  • Picot - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Picot - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Picot - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
5 purchases

HookSnap

Subscriptions5
  • 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
  • HookSnap Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Picot free?
Picot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HookSnap free?
HookSnap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Picot or HookSnap have ads?
Neither Picot nor HookSnap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Picot or HookSnap?
Picot ships an update every 3 weeks, and HookSnap every 10 days. Most recently, Picot was updated on November 6, 2026 and HookSnap on November 6, 2026.

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