A knitting & crochet row counter for iPhone that you buy once, not rent.
RowCounter counts rows and stitches for every section of a project, rolls them into one total automatically, and lets you tap +1 from the Lock Screen, Control Center or your Action Button without putting your needles down.
Free to download · $3.99 once unlocks unlimited projects · no subscription, ever
Guide
Is there a knitting row counter app for iPhone without a subscription?
How it compares
| RowCounter | My Row Counter | Loopsy | knitCompanion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, $3.99 one-time | Free + $2.99/mo or $9.99–14.99/yr | Free + $4.99–$99.99 (tiers) | Free + $29.99 one-time |
| Subscription | No | Yes | Yes (tiered, $4.99–$99.99) | No |
| Account required | No | Not independently verified | Not independently verified | Not independently verified |
| Counts stitches, not just rows | Yes, per section | Not independently verified | Not independently verified | Not independently verified |
| Sections roll up into one total | Yes, always | Disputed by its own reviews | Not independently verified | Not independently verified |
| Lock Screen / Control Center counting | Yes | Not independently verified | Not independently verified | Not independently verified |
Facts on competitors from their own App Store listings and in-app purchase pages (accessed 2026-09-25); the "sections roll up" note for My Row Counter reflects a specific 2026 user review, not a first-hand test. Prices are US App Store, USD.
Frequently asked
- Is RowCounter really free?
- Yes. You can download it, create one project with unlimited sections, and use every counting feature — including the Lock Screen, Control Center and home-screen widget — for free, forever. One payment of $3.99 unlocks unlimited projects, the pattern viewer and project time tracking. There is no subscription and no trial that turns into a bill.
- Do I need to create an account?
- No. There is no sign-up, no login and no account anywhere in the app. Your projects stay on your iPhone.
- Does it count stitches, or only rows?
- Both, in the same section. Turn on stitch counting for a section and the stitch count resets automatically once it reaches the row's stitch target, so you never need a second counter for one piece.
- Can I count without looking at my phone?
- Yes. A Lock Screen Live Activity, a Control Center control and an Action Button shortcut all add a count without unlocking or opening the app, so you can keep your eyes on your work.
- What happens to my projects if I never pay?
- Nothing is ever taken away. The free tier keeps one project, fully countable, forever — archiving or deleting it frees the slot for a new one. Paying only adds more projects and two extra tools; it never blocks counting.
Support
Questions, trouble, or feedback? Email [email protected] and we'll get back to you.
Made by Soin, spol. s r.o., a software studio based in Bratislava, Slovakia.