# PatternGenius vs ObSort

The clearest difference is update cadence: ObSort at every 4 days against PatternGenius's every 2 months. PatternGenius's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PatternGenius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ObSort sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, ObSort every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PatternGenius | ObSort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterngenius/id906746599/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **44** | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Create2Thrive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/906746602) | [Hanquan Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607751967) |

## What reviewers say

### PatternGenius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterngenius/id906746599)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Genius | $2.99 | per month |
| All Genius | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for designing knitting patterns
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Seamless integration with KnitCompanion
- 👍 Customizable symbols and instructions
- 👍 Powerful charting capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing
- 🐛 Many features behind paywall
- 🐛 Expensive subscription/in-app purchases
- 🐛 No free trial for full features
- 🐛 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### ObSort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obsort/id6753699464)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ObSort Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| ObSort Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PatternGenius free?

PatternGenius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ObSort free?

ObSort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PatternGenius or ObSort have ads?

Neither PatternGenius nor ObSort shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PatternGenius or ObSort?

PatternGenius ships an update every 2 months, and ObSort every 4 days. Most recently, PatternGenius was updated on November 1, 2026 and ObSort on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*