# Animated Knots by Grog — user reviews > 261 indexed App Store user reviews of Animated Knots by Grog by Grog LLC, rated 4.80/5 from 333 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animated-knots-by-grog/id376302649/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animated-knots-by-grog/id376302649.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 303 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 6 ## What do users think of Animated Knots by Grog? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Clear and easy to follow instructions - 🚀 Comprehensive collection of knots - 💡 Helpful background information on each knot - 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface - 👍 Excellent visual animations and step-by-step guides - 👍 Useful for various activities (fishing, camping, boating, etc.) - 👍 Offline access to knot tying knowledge **Cons** - 💰 Considered expensive by some users - 🔍 Lack of search functionality to find specific knots - 📱 Not fully optimized for iPad use - 🆕 Could use more frequent updates with new knots **Commonly reported bugs** - Occasional crashes or compatibility issues with newer iOS versions - Small animation details can be hard to see on some knots **Most requested features** - Add more fishing and arborist knots - Include information on knot strength and applications - Implement a search function to find knots by name - Provide an option to adjust animation speed - Optimize the app for better iPad compatibility ## Newest reviews (20 of 261) ### 4/5 — Great reference App *2026-08-04, version 9.0* I have used this app for years. ### 3/5 — 6 yrs no updates *2026-03-07, version 9.0* Great wealth of knowledge, becoming outdated tho. I see so many useful knots on social media but come here and can find 7 variations of the figure 8- but ok - how about adding some other knots, bends, and expand on the hitches? ### 5/5 — A must-have for outdoors students and teachers *2026-01-31, version 9.0* Simple, intuitive, and extremely useful app. I reference it anytime I am teaching knots or learning new ones. Organized very simply and easy to find new knots (many I had never learned/heard of) for specific activities. The “info” section on each knot is a GREAT resource too and helps narrow down what knots you need or would be better to use for whatever application you need. ### 5/5 — Know your knots *2026-01-12, version 9.0* I find this to be a terrific app for learning and reviewing knots I need in disaster recovery and tree climbing. It’s on my phone and always with me. I can show it to others, they learn too! ### 5/5 — You never know when you’re gonna need this knowledge! Great app to have on hand *2026-01-05, version 9.0* Very simple and easy to work. Great app to have in case you need it! ### 5/5 — Needs some new fishing knots *2025-12-26, version 9.0* Do you plan on adding more fishing knots? Been looking at the same ones for years. ### 5/5 — Best around *2025-11-26, version 9.0* I bought this many years ago and android and now on iOS. It’s worth every penny and I’m glad to support the developers. Thanks! ### 5/5 — I love it *2025-11-10, version 9.0* I don’t sail as much as I used to, but I come back to this app every couple of months and, with a cocktail, I review all of the ones that I’ve ever used. You never know when they’re gonna’ be helpful! (I think this review has been sitting on my phone for a decade… And I still keep coming back to the app every couple of months. Eventually, I will be able to do a bowline on a bight without referring to it!) ### 5/5 — Fantastic but needs a small update *2025-11-05, version 9.0* Best app/website for learning knots, hands down. Nothing else comes close. Needs social/text links so I can easily tell everyone about it—currently only allows users to “email a friend” which is kinda 2005. Also needs to link to the App Store instead of iTunes for reviews—this should have many THOUSANDS of five star reviews by now!! ### 5/5 — Merchant Marine must have app *2025-11-02, version 9.0* One of the most used apps I use at sea. Better than any other step by step format I’ve ever seen. 5 stars ### 5/5 — Great app! *2025-11-02, version 9.0* This app does exactly what it sets out to do. Well worth the money. No complaints. ### 5/5 — Awesome and useful *2025-09-28, version 9.0* Really great knot guide. Everything’s laid out simple and clear, plus you get background on each knot which makes it even more interesting. Definitely one of my go-to apps being in construction, heavy equipment/rigging and also comes in handy daily when I’m hunting, fishing, camping, and hauling! ### 5/5 — Great for beginners too *2025-09-13, version 9.0* I am a knot novice, but it’s been easy for me to apply these knots. The step-by-step illustrations are super clear. ### 3/5 — Grog Knots *2025-08-21, version 9.0* This all needs updated ### 5/5 — super helpful to show/teach newbies - w/history! *2025-07-20, version 9.0* i use this app so much to teach scouts, friends, and family to tie knots! love learning new ones myself and just browsing - and ‘fact-checking’ other know-it-alls about some knot they claim to know. but really - best part for learning is the animation and that you can step forward or backward at each step at your own pace!! i’m part of a boating club and this app is such a good reference!!! keep up the good work Grog! ### 5/5 — very cool!!! *2025-07-17, version 9.0* 10/10! ### 5/5 — Grog Knots *2025-07-15, version 9.0* What’s knot to like? Very helpful guide + info. ### 5/5 — Always there when I need it. *2025-07-09, version 9.0* It is an app that I don’t often use, but when I need a quick reminder on a knot…it is there, ready to help. ### 5/5 — Wonderful and easy to use! *2025-07-08, version 9.0* I was never a scout as a kid, and I found a need to learn how to use ropes for some tree work and for boating in my retirement! This app is a life saver, because it is simple to use and teaches me all kinds of tricks! ### 5/5 — The best *2025-06-27, version 9.0* I’ve used this app for years, Don’t remember if I paid for it years ago, but on setting up a second account became aware that it costs a few bucks. So some other rigging /knot apps were tried showing me how superior Grogg knots is. Buy it, it’s the best IMO. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Scam *2024-08-17, version 9.0* Keeps charging me money that I did not authorize ### 1/5 — I can’t search for the knot I want to see. *2023-10-18, version 9.0* Have to select knot from a list. Can’t search. Dont pay $4.99 for this. ### 1/5 — Said it would work on iPad, but was the size of a small phone screen *2022-04-09, version 9.0* Before downloading I checked that it would work on my iPad as I have vision problems. Why say it does when it then shows up like a small phone size? Going back I read all the reviews, guess I learned a $4.99 lesson… when I try to enlarge it through accessibility options it doesn’t work. Don’t buy and learn from my mistake. This old lady is flipping this company the bird x 2! ### 1/5 — Incomplete and a lesser value than the FREE website *2021-08-24, version 9.0* Lot’s wrong with this app but I’ll pick just one: A HUGE gap in the app is no description of what a knot can/cannot be used for. People need to know not only for their info but for safety reasons. Honestly, it’s borderline negligent to not include this. Lot’s of other stuff to poke at, but mostly, this is somehow worse than the free website offering. Pure whackness. ### 1/5 — Not suitable for IPAD *2019-09-22, version 8.0* I downloaded this app to my iPad and it is not suitable i.e not full screen. ### 1/5 — No longer works *2017-03-13, version 6.0.0* Stopped working after latest iOS update. ### 1/5 — Poor value *2015-07-30, version 4.0.3* To charge £3.99 for both iPad and iPhone versions is unacceptable. ### 1/5 — Rip off ***** *2013-08-13, version 3.0* Was liking the app till I went to put on my ipad, and found I was gonna be charged another $6.50. If u gonna do an ipad and iPhone version, don't try make ppl pay twice, cos they will just think of you as a bunch rip off ***** who can go **** themselves. ### 1/5 — Nur einen Stern für die Idee *2010-07-25* - Anleitung und Beschreibung nur in englisch. - Zu wenig Knoten, die verwendeten Stiche, Bunde und Knoten können alle kostenlos im WWW gefunden und nachgemacht werden. - Die Bilddarstellungen machen teilweise zu große sprünge. - Einfädelwerkzeuge wurden nicht abgebildet. - Darstellungen sind teilweise unreal. (Seil ist blau die Enden aber bunt?) - Für 3,99€ hätte ich viel mehr erwartet. Kauft euch zum Knotenlernen lieber ein Knotenbuch in deutsch und fotografiert es für das Lernen unterwegs mit eurem iPhone Handy einfach ab. Das hierfür hervorragend geeignete App ist: "Spinorama" Aus meiner Sicht: Sehr gute Idee, aber nicht gut umgesetzt. ### 2/5 — No Michoacán knot *2024-06-10, version 9.0* This is an important arborist knot. If you have it under another name please tell me, if not give me my money back. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Making knot tying fun! *2026-08-02, version 9.0* I love how this is put together like an actual attractive guide. Animations that don’t require you to flip and options galore. Very well organized. I would suggest a way to zoom the alphabetical listing either by touch or keyboard paging navigation? ### 5/5 — Needs Glossary to find meaning of unusual words *2026-06-21, version 9.0* I had to go outside app to get description of "unreeving" mentioned in Stevedore knot. Still an excellent Knot learning tool and reference. ### 5/5 — Animated Knots by Grog *2026-06-17, version 9.0* The best App for tying knots step by step beautifully illustrated methods for knot tying. You simply cannot fail with this knot app. So much thought gone into making the necessary steps very clear and precise. The historical background behind each knot is fascinating. Well done team. Looking forward to more of your work ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2026-05-29, version 9.0* Hands down the best knot resource in the WORLD!!! Thanks for your work, Grog!! ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2026-05-15, version 9.0* I used this to pass coast guard training for my industry. I do however wish there was a way to add / contribute knots we’ve learned though. ### 5/5 — Great *2026-04-12, version 9.0* Great pocket reference to usable knots ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2026-04-11, version 9.0* Everything you need to know about knots taught in the simplest way possible. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2026-03-25, version 9.0* Great knot making app! ### 5/5 — Very comprehensive! *2026-03-19, version 9.0* I don't use this much but live it when l do!! ### 5/5 — I could never use this to. It’s full of potential. *2026-03-18, version 9.0* I love the functions of this app. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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