# Counter for Watch vs Knitwise

The clearest difference is rating: Knitwise at 5.0 against Counter for Watch's 4.2. Knitwise also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Counter for Watch's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Counter for Watch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Knitwise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knitwise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Counter for Watch has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Counter for Watch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Knitwise's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter for Watch | Knitwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-for-watch/id984978896/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knitwise/id6467653603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mishima Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/373060551) | [Tortuga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/907951629) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter for Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-for-watch/id984978896)

Easily count anything directly from your wrist. Tap to increment your count and undo mistakes with a simple gesture. Perfect for tracking items, people, or any quantifiable data.

**Highlights:** Tap to count, Undo last count, Track anything, Apple Watch integration, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Counter Plus | $5.99 | one-time |


### 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 Counter for Watch free?

Counter for Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Knitwise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Counter for Watch or Knitwise?

Knitwise is rated higher. Counter for Watch averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Knitwise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Counter for Watch or Knitwise have ads?

Neither Counter for Watch 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.*