Comparison

PatternGenius vs Inkle Visualizer

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

Inkle Visualizer

This app helps you design intricate patterns for inkle looms. It offers tools for organizing charts, quickly painting colors, and tracking your warping process. Share your creations easily with others.

Highlights
  • Organize charts with folders
  • Quickly paint colors with palettes
  • Real-time color updates
  • Mirror mode for symmetrical design
  • Warping thread tracker
  • Offline data storage
  • Apple Pencil support
Features
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Inkle Visualizer is an app for your iPad / iPhone that improves the way you create designs for plain weave, warp faced bands, typically woven on an Inkle loom. Library features + Organize your chart library using folders. Easily drag and drop to reorganize. + Thumbnail of each chart makes it easy to find a specific chart + Search library easily, finding folders and charts whose name matches the search text + Sort by name, width, created date, updated date + Share full sized image of your chart. Great for use on social media like Ravelry or Instagram + Share Inkle Visualizer chart files to other users of Inkle Visualizer via email, Air Drop or to the File app. Editing Features + Quickly paint colors on your band by tapping the draw-down + Each chart has a Color Palette you build to use in designing your chart + Update a color in the Palette and the chart reflects the change immediately + Swap colors used in your chart quickly from those available in your Color Palette + Import colors from other charts in your library + Use Mirror mode to keep both halves of your band in sync + Add threads + Duplicate or flip selected threads + Multiple levels of undo/redo while editing + Lock chart to prevent editing + Share full size image or thumbnail image + Reorder your colors inside the Palette using drag and drop Warping Tracker + Easily keep track of which thread you're currently warping + Tap screen or keyboard to move forward to the next thread, and mark off previous thread Other features + Stores data locally on device, does not require internet connectivity + Supports Dark Mode + Works with Apple Pencil For more information and support check out our Ravelry user group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/knit-foundry-user-group

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PatternGenius at Free against Inkle Visualizer's $5.99. PatternGenius also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 17.5). Inkle Visualizer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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

PatternGenius is free to download; Inkle Visualizer costs $5.99 up front. PatternGenius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Inkle Visualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inkle Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PatternGenius has 44 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of PatternGenius's written reviews are positive against 50% of Inkle Visualizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PatternGenius versus Inkle Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternGeniusInkle Visualizer
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.2 (44 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreate2Thrive Inc.Knit Foundry LLC

Customer experience

PatternGenius

All ratings42 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral20.8%
Negative37.5%

Inkle Visualizer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

PatternGenius

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App crashes when opening after iOS update
  • App crashes when using paintbrush
  • App crashes when trying to undo
  • App crashes on near everything after update
  • Chart takes a long time to save
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  • Error message: chart unable to sync
  • Charts do not sync between devices
  • Program no longer allows copying patterns
  • Program crashes frequently, losing work
  • Backing up isn't working
  • Crashes delete work
  • Update ruined the app, crashes on everything
  • App crashes every time undo is hit
  • Tools not always doing what they are supposed to
  • App doesn't recognize paid add-ons after re-installing
  • No restore purchase option
  • Customer service unresponsive
  • Show/hide rulers changes magnification
  • Free version restricted to a handful of stitch symbols
  • Cannot use color function or multiselect tool in free version
  • Grid size limited to 30x30 stitches

Requested features

26 requests
  • Ability to copy patterns/sections between projects
  • Ability to flip patterns horizontally
  • Ability to make multiple charts in one project
  • Ability to duplicate charts/projects and rename
  • Ability to select a range and delete stitches
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  • Ability to specify square or rectangular grid boxes
  • Ability to change chart colours
  • Ability to change the name of a creation
  • Ability to print out designs
  • Ability to change grid to reflect stitch shape (not just square)
  • Ability to change ratios for fields to adapt to stitch shape/size
  • Ability to replicate a design by copying/pasting or renaming
  • Ability to make the grid larger than 30x30 stitches
  • More basic colors in the free version
  • Add module for crochet
  • Add a 'yarn over' symbol
  • Make symbols more universal
  • Get rid of ads or charge a one-time fee for the basic app
  • Add a save button for chart work
  • Improve manual/instructions
  • Allow adding custom stitches from knitting books
  • Add Apple Pencil support for drawing and selection
  • Rulers should not change magnification
  • True stitch/key customization
  • Ability to convert from text to chart and back
  • Ability to change the color of lines to demarcate pattern repeats

Inkle Visualizer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PatternGenius

Subscriptions2
  • All Genius7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • All Genius7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Inkle Visualizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PatternGenius free?
PatternGenius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inkle Visualizer free?
Inkle Visualizer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PatternGenius or Inkle Visualizer?
Inkle Visualizer is rated higher. PatternGenius averages 4.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Inkle Visualizer averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do PatternGenius or Inkle Visualizer have ads?
Neither PatternGenius nor Inkle Visualizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PatternGenius or Inkle Visualizer?
PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, and Inkle Visualizer every 2 months. Most recently, PatternGenius was updated on November 1, 2026 and Inkle Visualizer on November 3, 2026.

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