PatternGenius vs Pocket Knitting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Pocket Knitting
Manage all your knitting projects on the go with this app. Track project details, add reference photos, and import patterns. Supports multiple languages and offers cloud storage options.
- Multiple row counters per project
- Import pattern PDFs or images
- Pattern view memory
- Add project pictures and yarn details
- Archive completed projects
- Multi-language support
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Pocket Knitting is an knitting app to keep track of all your projects wherever you go. Add projects and all the important details. Sleek and modern look and feel. We will keep improving the app, so if you have ideas or improvements, drop us a line! - Add multiple rowcounters to a project - Import a pattern pdf or an image - App remembers your last peek at the pattern - Add pictures and reference photos to a project - Add your yarn of choice - Archive projects when needed - Multiple languages supported Special thanks: - Added French language with the help of Clémentine: merci beaucoup - Added German language with the help of Judith: Vielen Dank - Added Spanish language with the help of Josefa: muchas gracias - Added Japanese language with the help of Yoko: どうもありがとうございました Are you missing your language? Send us an email @ pocketknitting@rickfleuren.nl Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Knitting at 92% against PatternGenius's 42%. Pocket Knitting also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PatternGenius's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PatternGenius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pocket Knitting sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Knitting holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 117 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of PatternGenius's written reviews are positive against 92% of Pocket Knitting's.
PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, Pocket Knitting every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PatternGenius | Pocket Knitting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (44 ratings) | 4.9 (117 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | 92.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 44 | 117 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Create2Thrive Inc. | Rick Fleuren |
Customer experience
PatternGenius
Pocket Knitting
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
Pocket Knitting
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PatternGenius
- All Genius7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- All Genius7 Days trial$24.991 Year
Pocket Knitting
- Cloud storage$1.991 Month
- Cloud storage$19.991 Year
- Pro - Wool$5.99
- Pro - Cashmere$8.99
Questions
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