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Knot IQ: 3D Knot Tying

Knot IQ: 3D Knot Tying

300+ Knots. True 3D. Offline.

254 ratings
248 reviews
#3 in paid Reference
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
$4.99

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Released
March 12, 2025
Updated
October 7, 2026

Developer

The Bear Essentials Co. LTD
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Learn to tie over 230 knots with interactive 3D animations and detailed instructions. This offline resource is perfect for beginners and experts, offering real-world applications for camping, climbing, fishing, and more. Explore knot comparisons and video tutorials to master essential skills.

✓Interactive 3D knot animations
✓Offline access
✓Comprehensive knot library (230+ knots)
✓Real-world use case examples
✓Knot comparison charts
✓Video tutorials
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What users say about Knot IQ

Reviews of Knot IQ are mostly positive: the Reference app is rated 4.8/5 from 254 App Store ratings. What users like most: helpful 3D animations and visualizations, detailed and interactive knot rendering. Top complaints: bugs and glitches with UI and animations, large app size (2.7GB) with slow downloads. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Helpful 3D animations and visualizations
  • 🎨Detailed and interactive knot rendering
  • 🧠Useful for learning and mastering knots
  • 💻Offline availability for outdoor use

Negative things

  • 🐛Bugs and glitches with UI and animations
  • 📦Large app size (2.7GB) with slow downloads
  • 🤖Unity-based UI feels outdated and unresponsive
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What's New in Knot IQ

4.0.0

October 7, 2026

6 new knots added • Becket Hitch (double) • Overhand Knot (triple) • Round Turn and Buntline Hitch • Slippery Hitch • Overhand Loop • Bow Tie Knot Revamped settings • Custom rope colours for downloaded 3D knots • Larger touch areas • Clear explanations and focused pop-ups Keep track of what you’ve learned • Mark learned knots and sort by Learned when you want. Smoother animations • Reposition zoomed-in 3D knots with two-finger panning. • Mirror an individual knot without changing your left-handed setting. • Share a knot’s tying animation as a GIF.

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Top Paid

📉 3-1

Reference

This app dropped -1 position in Reference chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 97-9

Global

This app dropped -9 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

User reviews

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Roped me in!

This app is brilliant! The animation is so cool and easy to follow. I know nothing about knots, but this app makes me look like a pro.
Love it, money well spent.
PKPaul Kozza

Would like more interactive scenarios

Would like more interactive scenarios, esp for search & rescue. I find them easier than searching through more and more knots with lots of names!
BBikingsuz

Love this app

Thank you for creating this app
SSmileycooper

Best knot tutorials

Absolutely love this app. When you have situations requiring knots, make this app your go to.
MMarcdayton

Awesome

Absolutely awesome! I first watched this guy on YouTube and then downloaded his app. It's absolutely brilliant—easy to learn knots. Highly recommended!"
Ttambovsky
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Animations not playing properly

Bug

Knots not loading or showing as unavailable

Bug

Inconsistent UI behavior and crashes

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Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to download knots individually

Feature

Native UI for better user experience

Feature

Offline mode as an opt-in feature

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FAQ

What does Knot IQ do?

Knot IQ is a comprehensive offline resource for learning how to tie over 230 different knots. It features interactive 3D animations, detailed instructions, real-world use cases, and comparisons to help users master knot tying for various activities.

What are the key features of Knot IQ?

Key features include fully interactive 3D animations for step-by-step learning, complete offline access, a library of over 230 knots with expert instructions, customizable knot lists, quick search and filters, pros and cons comparisons, real-world use case examples, and video tutorials.

How much does Knot IQ cost?

Knot IQ is a paid application. If you have Family Sharing enabled on Apple devices, all members of your household can use the app if one person purchases it.

What kind of knots can I learn with Knot IQ?

You can learn a wide variety of knots categorized for climbing, bushcraft, camping, fishing, boating, firefighting, arboristry, rescue, and everyday utility. It also includes different knot types like hitches, bends, bindings, and stopper knots.

Who would benefit from using Knot IQ?

This app is ideal for campers, hikers, climbers, rescue teams, anglers, boaters, scouts, bushcrafters, DIYers, and anyone who needs to learn or improve their knot-tying skills for outdoor activities, safety, or daily life.