Comparison

Count Helper vs Knitting Counter

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

Head to head
About

Count Helper

Manually count objects in images by tapping them. The app allows for separate counts by color, with options to zoom, undo, edit marks, and save projects. Results can be exported as marked images or CSV files of coordinate positions.

Highlights
  • Manual object counting by tapping
  • Separate counts by color
  • Zoom for detailed tapping
  • Undo and edit mark functionality
  • Save projects
  • Export coordinates to CSV
Features
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Count Helper helps you count the number of objects in a picture. When you tap the object you want to count, a mark will be added to it and the number of counts will be displayed. The marks are counted separately for each color, so you can classify the objects. The result can be output as an image with marks or a CSV file of coordinate positions. ----- HOW TO USE ----- 1) Select a photo. 2) Select the mark color. 3) Tap objects to add a mark. 4) Save the result. ----- KEY FEATURES ----- • Zoom in to easily tap on small details. • Swipe up to undo the last mark you added. • Toggle the color selection button to show or hide marks of that color. • Edit mode allows you to modify or delete marks. • Mark shape, size, and transparency options. • Your work can be saved as a project. • Images from external storage can be imported via Files app. • Export coordinate positions to a CSV file. • CSV is useful for training data for machine learning. ----- NOTES ----- • This application does not automatically identify objects by image recognition.

About

Knitting Counter

This app helps knitters track their progress with automatic stitch calculations and project management. It offers features like count history, step counting, and full-screen mode for ease of use. A premium plan unlocks advanced features like Apple Watch integration and pattern viewing.

Highlights
  • Count history
  • Automatic increase/decrease calculation
  • Multiple project tabs
  • Home screen widget
  • Apple Watch integration (premium)
  • Pattern viewer (premium)
Features
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The intuitive, feature-rich counter app made for knitters. Never lose track again — your count history shows every tap. Automatic stitch increase/decrease calculations keep even complex patterns moving smoothly. ■ Counter Features ・Count History — see your recent actions at a glance. No more "did I press that?" ・Rows / Stitches mode — switch freely to match what you're tracking ・Step setting — count by 1, 2, or 10 rows at a time ・Full-screen mode — landscape view for bigger buttons ・Sound feedback — satisfying click on every tap ・Long-press bulk count — quickly jump ahead multiple rows ■ Automatic Increase / Decrease Calculation Just set "increase X stitches every Y rows, repeat Z times" — the app calculates the stitch count for each row automatically. Perfect for raglan sleeves, sock gussets, necklines, and any shaping that requires increases or decreases. ■ Project Management ・Multiple tabs — manage front body, back body, and sleeves separately within one project ・Cover photo & notes — attach photos and memos to each project ・Progress display — set a target row count and track progress as a percentage ・Archive & duplicate — organize finished works, or reuse as a template ■ Handy Features ・Home screen widget — check your row count without opening the app ・Dark mode — perfect for late-night knitting sessions ・Backup — export / import to keep your data safe ・Social sharing — share your progress with friends ■ Premium Plan ・Apple Watch — count on your wrist without putting down your work. Real-time sync ・Pattern Viewer — floating mini counter over your PDF or image pattern ・Activity Log — visualize your daily knitting with a GitHub-style contribution graph ・AI Analysis — automatically suggests counter settings from your pattern (free users: 1 use) For knitting needles, crochet hooks, and amigurumi — everything you make. Metadata localized for 50 App Store locales. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Count Helper4 screens
Knitting Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Knitting Counter at Free against Count Helper's $2.99. Knitting Counter also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Count Helper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads, 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

Knitting Counter is free to download; Count Helper costs $2.99 up front. Knitting Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Count Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knitting Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count Helper ships an update every 12 months, Knitting Counter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Count Helper versus Knitting Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount HelperKnitting Counter
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasako SakanashiKodai Hiradate

Customer experience

Count Helper

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Knitting Counter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Count Helper

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Knitting Counter

Subscriptions2
  • プレミアムプラン14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$29.901 Year

Questions

Is Count Helper free?
Count Helper costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knitting Counter free?
Knitting Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Count Helper or Knitting Counter?
Knitting Counter is rated higher. Count Helper averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Knitting Counter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Count Helper or Knitting Counter have ads?
Neither Count Helper nor Knitting Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Count Helper or Knitting Counter?
Count Helper ships an update every 12 months, and Knitting Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Count Helper was updated on September 17, 2026 and Knitting Counter on September 9, 2026.

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