# StashBot vs Knitwise

The clearest difference is price: Knitwise at Free against StashBot's $4.99. Knitwise also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). StashBot's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Knitwise is free to download; StashBot costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

StashBot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StashBot has 325 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of StashBot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Knitwise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | StashBot | Knitwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashbot-knitting-and-crochet/id928131718/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitwise/id6467653603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **325** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Tortuga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/907951629) |

## What reviewers say

### StashBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stashbot-knitting-and-crochet/id928131718)

This app helps knitters and crocheters calculate precise yarn quantities needed for projects, preventing overspending or underbuying. It supports various garment types, sizes, and provides requirements in both yards and meters.

**Highlights:** Yarn quantity calculation, Project yardage estimation, Supports various garment types, Multiple size options, Imperial and metric measurements, Yarn shopping companion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy for yarn shopping
- 👍 Useful for spontaneous purchases
- 👍 Great for estimating yardage
- 👍 Saves money on excess yarn
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Limited stitch/inch options
- 👎 No yarn weight input
- 👎 Doesn't calculate skein quantity
- 👎 Inaccurate yardage calculations (reported)
- 👎 Limited project options

**Reported bugs**

- Not updating for iPhone X and over display
- App will not open on iPhone 6s running iOS 9.1

**Requested features**

- Switch between knit and crochet
- Add cowls and different scarf types
- More categories/options for summer items (shirts, tanks)
- Add baby blankets
- Add afghans


### Knitwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitwise/id6467653603)

This knitting companion helps you track rows and stitches without ads or login. It keeps the screen active while dimming to save battery, allowing one-tap counting and swipe-to-reset functionality. Future updates will include pattern input and side indicators.

**Highlights:** Ad-free tracking, No login required, Automatic screen dimming, One-tap row/stitch increase, Swipe to reset counter, Pattern input (coming soon), Right/Wrong side indicators (coming soon)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StashBot free?

StashBot costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knitwise free?

Knitwise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StashBot or Knitwise?

StashBot is rated higher. StashBot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Knitwise averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do StashBot or Knitwise have ads?

Neither StashBot nor Knitwise shows ads.

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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.*