# Simply Crochet Magazine

> Crocheting Patterns, Projects & Easy Tips For Techniques

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.im.simplycrochet](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.im.simplycrochet)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.im.simplycrochet`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Our Media Limited
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 73,628
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (212 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-16
- **First published:** 2015-04-10
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.im.simplycrochet)
- **Website:** [https://www.ourmediaapps.co.uk/apps-faqs/](https://www.ourmediaapps.co.uk/apps-faqs/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/privacy-policy](https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/privacy-policy)

## Description

Simply Crochet Magazine is a digital magazine packed with creative crochet ideas for everyone—from beginners to experienced makers. Each issue contains 20+ clear, easy-to-follow patterns for home decor, wearable accessories, blankets, toys, shawls and quick gift projects. Stylish designs and step-by-step tutorials make it simple to learn techniques and complete beautiful handmade items.

The app offers single-issue purchases and monthly or annual subscriptions (in-app purchases). Start a 2-month trial for just 99p. Note: the digital edition does not include printed covermount gifts or supplements. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off in Google Account settings; full terms, support and privacy policy details are available in the app and on the publisher’s website.

## Rankings

- #253,015 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.im.simplycrochet.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users love the Simply Crochet Magazine content and find some features like Ravelry integration useful. However, the app suffers from serious technical issues such as failure to load, inability to download purchased issues, and frequent logout problems. Customer service is reported as unresponsive or unhelpful, leading to frustration over subscription management, refunds, and access. Many users experience being charged but unable to access content, significantly impacting their experience.

### Pros

- The magazine content itself is appreciated by users who love to crochet.
- Ability to add issues to Ravelry for pattern searching is a helpful feature.
- The magazine production quality is good when accessed through alternative sources like Ravelry.

### Cons

- App frequently fails to load or open, often hanging on the loading screen.
- Purchased issues do not appear or cannot be downloaded, causing access problems.
- Customer service is unresponsive or unhelpful, especially regarding subscriptions and refunds.
- Users are sometimes logged out unexpectedly and find the app disappearing from their device.
- Payment issues include being charged without access to content and difficulties with subscription management.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.im.simplycrochet)