Comparison

PatternGenius vs Tally

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

Head to head
About

PatternGenius

Design intricate knit patterns with a comprehensive vector symbol set. Easily create charts, add custom images, and notes. Publish your designs as PDFs or to your camera roll. Unlock advanced features like color integration, larger chart sizes, and auto-generated written instructions through in-app purchases or a subscription.

Highlights
  • Vector-based symbol set
  • Tap and Paint modes
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Row/stitch numbering
  • Export to PDF and Camera Roll
  • Color integration
  • Auto-generated written instructions
Features
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Create knit patterns using a beautiful vector based symbol set that includes a large number of increases, decreases, texture, cables, variable symbols, and more. Publish to your camera roll or as a PDF. Generated patterns include the chart, key, custom images, notes and written instructions (in-app purchase). Free Basics: * Access all symbols including our unique variable symbols. * Tap and Paint modes, Undo/Redo, and row/stitch numbering. * Share charts and keys to Camera Roll and PDF. * Archive and sync with Dropbox. * Add your own picture and notes. * Unlimited number of projects. * 25x25 charts (larger charts available with in-app purchase). * Remove ads with any in-app purchase. AllGenius Subscription adds: * ColorGenius: Add color to your charts including colorwork, symbol color and fill. * ChartGenius: Change number of rows/stitches (up to 150x150), hide/show rows, Favorites Bar & more. * SelectGenius: Cut/Copy/Mirror/Fill/Replace a selection (region, row, column, entire chart) and mark repeat sections. * KeyGenius: Customize the abbreviation, short, and long descriptions for all symbols. * TextGenius: Auto-generated written instructions for any chart. * Privacy: https://www.patterngenius.com/about/privacy-policy/ * Terms of Use: https://www.patterngenius.com/about/terms-of-service/

About

Tally

This app provides a simple yet powerful way to track multiple counts and scores using interactive widgets. Customize counters with colors, notes, and sound feedback. Premium features include unlimited counters and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Home Screen interactive widgets
  • Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri Shortcuts
  • Notes for counters
  • Counting history
  • Customizable counter colors
  • Sound and haptic feedback
Features
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Tally: Clicker & Score Counter is simple enough to pick up and use immediately, and powerful enough to tweak it just as you want. Key Features: - Simple interface - Home Screen interactive widgets - Lock Screen widgets - Siri Shortcuts - Dark mode - Notes - Auto-reset - Counting history - Context menu for counters - Hotkeys for external keyboard - Mouse right-click support - Total counters value - Last change timer - A lot of sorting options - Assigning different colors to counters - Sound confirmation of counts - Haptic feedback on supported devices Multiple counters, as many as you need. To delete, reset, or edit the counter, swipe left on it. Swipe right or use touch and hold gestures in the middle of the counter to add/edit a note or open a quick change popup. Notes can also be added/edited in the History tab like in the Counters tab. To increase or decrease the counter value, tap at any point on the ​left or right side. Use touch and hold gestures in the middle of the counter to reveal the context menu. Long press on the sides of the counter to reorder. Tally Premium benefits: - Unlimited counters - iCloud sync - Export to CSV/Excel - Support Indie Development If you decide to get a Tally Premium subscription, your purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. One month costs $4.99 and 1 year costs $29.99. Active subscriptions will be auto-renewed 24 hours before the expiry date. You can manage subscriptions from an Account in iTunes after subscribing, and you’ll also be able to cancel the auto-renewing subscription from there at any time. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription to Tally Premium before your trial expires. Terms & Conditions: https://yahenskyi.dev/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://yahenskyi.dev/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tally at 4.6 against PatternGenius's 4.2. Tally also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 45). PatternGenius's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PatternGenius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tally sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tally holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tally has 1.1K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of PatternGenius's written reviews are positive against 60% of Tally's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, Tally every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PatternGenius versus Tally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternGeniusTally
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (45 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews59.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings451.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreate2Thrive Inc.Volodymyr Yahenskyi

Customer experience

PatternGenius

All ratings42 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral21.3%
Negative36.2%

Tally

All ratings1,090 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative32.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PatternGenius

Subscriptions2
  • All Genius7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • All Genius7 Days trial$24.991 Year
12 purchases

Tally

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly plan$2.997 Days
  • Monthly plan2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Monthly plan$6.991 Month
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  • Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Tally Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly plan$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Lifetime plan$9.99
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is PatternGenius free?
PatternGenius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tally free?
Tally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PatternGenius or Tally?
Tally is rated higher. PatternGenius averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Tally averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do PatternGenius or Tally have ads?
Neither PatternGenius nor Tally shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PatternGenius or Tally?
PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, and Tally every 10 days. Most recently, PatternGenius was updated on July 9, 2026 and Tally on September 24, 2026.

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