Comparison

Multi vs Yarn Hoarder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Multi

This app offers multiple stopwatches with advanced features like parallel or sequential timing modes. It's designed for tracking multiple events or participants simultaneously, with customizable displays and background operation for accurate timing.

Highlights
  • Multiple stopwatches
  • Parallel and Sprint modes
  • Customizable display options
  • Background operation
  • Apple Watch support
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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Multi-Stopwatch extends your normal stopwatch with many useful additional functions. Multiple stopwatches • Stop several times simultaneously • Use the 2 modes "Normal" and "Sprint". In "Normal" mode the stopwatches run in parallel. In "Switch" mode only one stopwatch runs at a time. If another stopwatch is started, the previous one pauses automatically. Sprint Mode • You want to track many runners, swimmers? Then the sprint mode is perfect for you • The large buttons and the haptic feedback help to operate without having to look at the iPhone Platforms • In addition to the iPhone app, Multi-Stopwatch is now also optimized for your iPad • Use Multi-Stopwatch now on your Apple Watch Customizability • Adjust the multi-stopwatch exactly to your needs • Need a bigger toolbar? Do you want the times to be displayed to the nearest second? You can set it now • You want to show the number of rounds and the last round, hide the name for it? You can set it now • When you tap on the stopwatch, you don't want to stop the time but see details? You can set it now Of course, the stopwatches also run in the background with millisecond accuracy. Perfect e.g. for sports teachers, doctors, time recording, DLRG, races and much more. Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-multi-stopwatch

About

Yarn Hoarder

Easily manage your yarn collection with this app. Scan barcodes to add yarn, track quantities, and log usage for projects. Get alerts for low stock and access your inventory from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanner for instant yarn addition
  • Inventory tracking with quantity and weight
  • Log yarn usage for projects
  • Smart search by brand, name, or color
  • Cloud backup for data access
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Yarn on your shelves, in your closets, and maybe even under the couch? Keep track of your stash with Yarn Hoarder. Built for crocheters and knitters, Yarn Hoarder helps you organize your yarn, track purchases and usage, and keep your place in your next project. Check what you already own while shopping, find where you stored that perfect skein, and spend more time creating. Features: • Barcode Scanning & Community Database: Scan a UPC barcode to look up yarn, search the community database, or manually add a missing yarn to share with other makers. • Flexible Inventory Tracking: Adjust your quantity directly or record individual purchases and usage. Track partial skeins with decimal quantities and record prices when using transaction mode. • Personal Inventory Photos: Add your own photos and choose a primary image for your inventory without changing the shared yarn listing. • Stash Organization: Keep dye lots, storage locations, and notes alongside your yarn so the details are easy to find. • Detailed Yarn Information: Reference brand, name, color, fiber content, yarn weight, skein length and weight, and recommended hook and needle sizes. • Search, Sort & Filter: Find yarn by brand, name, or color. Filter your inventory by color family and yarn weight, choose your preferred sort order, and optionally show out-of-stock yarn first. • Row Counters: Create named counters for projects or sections, add notes, and tap to track each completed row. Your progress syncs to your account. • Inventory History: Review purchases, usage, and quantity changes, including dates, quantities, and recorded prices. • Out-of-Stock Reminders: Get a friendly reminder when you run out of a yarn while managing your inventory. • Cloud Storage: Keep your inventory linked to your account and access it across devices. • Appearance Options: Choose light mode, dark mode, or your device’s system appearance. Yarn Hoarder Premium: Upgrade to an annual Premium subscription to remove ads, import inventory from a CSV file using UPC barcodes, and export your inventory to CSV for use in Excel, Google Sheets, or Apple Numbers.

Screenshots

Multi4 screens
Yarn Hoarder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Yarn Hoarder at free with in-app purchases against Multi's subscription. Yarn Hoarder also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Multi's advantage is ratings volume (695 vs 17) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Multi sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Yarn Hoarder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yarn Hoarder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multi has 695 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Multi's written reviews are positive against 63% of Yarn Hoarder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Multi versus Yarn Hoarder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiYarn Hoarder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (695 ratings)4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings695 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdRachel Wisneski

Customer experience

Multi

All ratings624 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative30.0%

Yarn Hoarder

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Multi

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Multi-Stopwatch Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Multi-Stopwatch pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Ad$0.99
  • Stopwatch Pro$5.99
  • Multi Stopwatch Pro$19.99
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  • Multi Stopwatch Pro$39.99
1 purchases

Yarn Hoarder

Subscriptions1
  • Yarn Hoarder Premium$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Multi free?
Multi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yarn Hoarder free?
Yarn Hoarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multi or Yarn Hoarder?
Yarn Hoarder is rated higher. Multi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 695 ratings, while Yarn Hoarder averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Multi or Yarn Hoarder have ads?
Neither Multi nor Yarn Hoarder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multi or Yarn Hoarder?
Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Yarn Hoarder every 2 weeks. Most recently, Multi was updated on October 26, 2026 and Yarn Hoarder on October 24, 2026.

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