Comparison

PatternGenius vs My Knitting Journal

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

My Knitting Journal

Features
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In My Knitting Journal you will have a complete overview of your knitting projects, yarn stock and needle stock. You can plan future projects and have full control of the yarn warehouse. You can also upload recipes and link them to your project. In each project you can add a lap counter and timer. In other words, you have all the necessary tools gathered in one App. Do you want to create your own recipes? With My Knitting Journal you can create your own recipes that you can link to your projects. A fantastic tool you will enjoy a lot. In the tool category you will find a calculator that you can calculate increase / decrease evenly, calculate yarn consumption and check yarn alternatives. In the calculators, you simply enter numbers and you will get a simple description of your next steps. In yarn alternatives, you can enter yarn alternatives in your own knitting tension categories. Terms & Conditions: https://myknittingjournal.com/tos Terms includes Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PatternGenius at none against My Knitting Journal's shown. PatternGenius also leads on iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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. PatternGenius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and My Knitting Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, My Knitting Journal every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PatternGenius versus My Knitting Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternGeniusMy Knitting Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreate2Thrive Inc.Wiklem AS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PatternGenius

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

My Knitting Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Premium membership 1 month$1.491 Month
  • Premium membership 1 year$13.491 Year

Questions

Is PatternGenius free?
PatternGenius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Knitting Journal free?
My Knitting Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PatternGenius or My Knitting Journal have ads?
My Knitting Journal shows ads; PatternGenius does not.
Which is updated more often, PatternGenius or My Knitting Journal?
PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, and My Knitting Journal every 5 weeks. Most recently, PatternGenius was updated on July 9, 2026 and My Knitting Journal on September 9, 2026.

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