Simply Knitting Magazine vs Knitting Patterns Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simply Knitting Magazine
Access the UK's best-selling knitting magazine for a wide range of patterns, from beginner projects to advanced garments and toys. Each issue includes reader stories, news, interviews, and product features for knitters of all levels.
- Knitting patterns for all skill levels
- On-trend garment designs
- Quick gift ideas
- Irresistible knitted toys
- Reader stories and knitting news
- Designer interviews
- Product picks
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Simply Knitting is the UK’s best-selling knitting magazine. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been knitting for years you’ll find lots of exciting patterns in every issue, from on-trend garments to quick-and-easy gift ideas and Alan Dart's irresistible knitted toys. Each issue is packed with real-life reader stories, knitting news, designer interviews and great product picks, making it essential reading for any knitter. Subscriptions and single issues Customers can buy single issues and subscriptions using In App Purchase Subscriptions are available on monthly or annual terms. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription • The app may offer a free trial. At the end of the free trial period, the full price of the subscription will be charged thereafter. Cancellations must occur 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. If you would like more information or support please visit our App support page https://www.ourmediaapps.co.uk/apps-faqs/ Our Media Ltd Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/privacy-policy/ https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/website-terms-and-conditions/
Knitting Patterns Lite
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(NOTE: This free trial version is fully functional, but has a maximum of 10 Patterns) Have you ever tried going on a shopping spree for new yarn (in physical stores or online), only to feel completely lost by not knowing exactly how you would use that nice-looking skein of yarn, and end up purchasing the wrong thing - or purchasing the right thing, but in the wrong quantity - or worse, still: Leaving empty-handed? If your answer is "yes", then Knitting Patterns will be your indispensable companion in the future. The inspiration in the form of your pattern library is right at your fingertips, wherever you go, and you can easily make sure that you purchase the right yarn in the right quantity - and with the right accessories. The app also helps you find inspiration on how to best make use of your current stash of yarn. The app lets you gain the perfect overview in a single place, whether your patterns are purchased, found in magazines, or your own creations entirely. You can categorize your patterns based from standard garment types, or create as many of your own categories as you like. You can have your patterns sorted alphabetically, by most recent usage, or in any particular order you like. Each pattern can be associated with as many categories as you wish. It is entirely up to you how many details you want to register for your individual patterns, but the more details you supply, the more help you will find in the built-in filtering function. When browsing your patterns, only the filled-in information is shown, so you won't have to deal with lots of empty fields. Using the camera, you can supply your pattern details with pictures or PDF files of the model, the instructions, or perhaps of the finalized garments. You can add as many attachments as you like, both for your categories, your patterns, and your yarns. Use the Filter function if you need to search for a specific pattern in your pattern library, or just need inspiration for your next project, based on a specific yarn. In all aspects, Knitting Patterns is an indispensable app, for the experienced knitter/crocheter and the newcomer alike!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knitting Patterns Lite at none against Simply Knitting Magazine's 10. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Simply Knitting Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Knitting Patterns Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simply Knitting Magazine ships an update every 3 months, Knitting Patterns Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply Knitting Magazine | Knitting Patterns Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (128 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 128 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Our Media Limited | Claus Krogholm Pedersen |
In-app purchases
Simply Knitting Magazine
- Simply Knitting subscription$6.491 Month
- 3-Month Subscription$16.993 Months
- Discounted Annual Subscription2 Months trial$56.991 Year
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- 12-Month Subscription$60.991 Year
- 12-Month Subscription Bundle$60.991 Year
- Simply Knitting subscription1 Year trial$61.991 Year
- January 2015$4.99
- May 2015$4.99
- February 2016$4.99
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- Complete Your Collection$69.99
Knitting Patterns Lite
No in-app purchases
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