Sokompanion (knitting) vs Garnflex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sokompanion (knitting)
This app simplifies sock knitting patterns from a popular book. It helps users quickly calculate Master Numbers for custom sock designs and allows for direct printing of patterns. Explore the app's functionality through an online video demonstration.
- Custom sock pattern generation
- Master Number calculation
- Direct pattern printing
- Based on Cat Bordhi's book
- AirPrint compatible
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Welcome to the official iOS app based on the book, New Pathways for Sock Knitters, Book One, by Cat Bordhi. This app is designed to make your sock patterns easy, convenient to make, and accessible with the touch of a button. Use this app to help you quickly and accurately get your Master Numbers used to make custom master patterns for any sock in the book. Print your patterns directly from your device (AirPrint compatible printer required)! Want to see the app in action? There is a video on our website.
Garnflex
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Use the yarn you like in these knitting and crochet patterns. Wide range of sizes. Simply enter gauge/tension, the size you want and start working. Keep track of rows, rounds, repeats, or whatever you would like to keep track of, in the included Counter. When knitting you can choose between socks, mittens, fingerles mittens, sweaters and a shawl. When crocheting you can chose to make a jar cosy, a coaster, blankets and a poncho. More patterns are on their way. In english and danish.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Garnflex at Free against Sokompanion (knitting)'s $4.99. Garnflex also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 14.0). On ads, 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
Garnflex is free to download; Sokompanion (knitting) costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sokompanion (knitting) ships an update every 14 months, Garnflex monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sokompanion (knitting) | Garnflex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tse Si'ani Studios LLC | Greenleaf ApS |
In-app purchases
Sokompanion (knitting)
No in-app purchases
Garnflex
No in-app purchases
Questions
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