# Knot IQ: 3D Knot Tying — 300+ Knots. True 3D. Offline. > Offline 3D knot tying guide with interactive animations and extensive knot library. (iPhone/iPad app by The Bear Essentials Co. LTD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-iq-3d-knot-tying/id6738783142 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Bear Essentials Co. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782320263) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 240 App Store ratings · 242 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 671 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-03-12 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-iq-3d-knot-tying/id6738783142/reviews.md ## What is Knot IQ? Not sure which knot you need? Knot IQ helps you choose the right one, then shows you how to tie it in true interactive 3D. Built by The Bear Essentials, Knot IQ is a practical knot-tying guide with 300+ knots for fishing, camping, climbing, boating, bushcraft, rescue, arborist work, scouting, and everyday rope work. Download the enhanced 3D knots you need and keep learning offline. CHOOSE WITH KNOTFINDER Start with the job, not the knot’s name. Answer a few quick questions about what you are doing. KnotFINDER narrows the choices, explains why each recommendation fits, and helps you compare your options. CONTROL EVERY STEP IN TRUE 3D Rotate the knot freely, zoom in, scrub through every step, reverse the sequence, pause, and change the playback speed. Adjust the rope colours for better visibility or switch to left-handed mode. LEARN WHERE AND WHY A KNOT WORKS Go beyond memorizing an animation. Review practical uses, strengths, trade-offs, and related knots. Interactive scenes show where knots belong in real situations: tap a task to see what to tie and where. 300+ KNOTS, ORGANIZED YOUR WAY Search by name, browse by activity or knot type, filter your library, save favourites, and build custom lists. Use the Downloaded filter to find the 3D knots you have saved for offline learning. Explore fishing and fly-fishing knots; camping and bushcraft knots; climbing, rescue, and firefighting knots; boating, sailing, and marine knots; arborist, hoisting, and rigging knots; scouting knots and lashings; plus necktie knots, shoelaces, household, utility, decorative, and specialty ropework. Learn essentials such as the Bowline, Clove Hitch, Figure Eight, Sheet Bend, Taut-Line Hitch, Trucker’s Hitch, Prusik, and Munter Hitch—plus hundreds of specialized bends, bindings, friction hitches, lashings, loops, splices, stopper knots, and quick-release knots. KEY FEATURES • 300+ knots and growing • True interactive 3D knot models • Rotate, zoom, scrub, reverse, pause, and change speed • Guided KnotFINDER recommendations with explanations • Offline access to downloaded 3D knot resources • Interactive scenes and practical use guidance • Rope-colour controls and left-handed mode • Favourites, custom lists, search, filters, and related knots • Expert guides and video tutorials from The Bear Essentials • One-time purchase with no ads or subscriptions • No data collected • Apple Family Sharing Made for beginners and experienced knot tyers alike. Learn. Craft. Explore. Safety note: Knot IQ is an educational reference. For climbing, rescue, arborist, marine, and other safety-critical uses, follow qualified instruction, inspect your equipment, and use the procedures required for your activity. ## Key features - Interactive 3D knot animations - Offline access - Comprehensive knot library (230+ knots) - Real-world use case examples - Knot comparison charts - Video tutorials ## Chart rankings - #3 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store) ## What do users think of Knot IQ? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Helpful 3D animations and visualizations - 🎨 Detailed and interactive knot rendering - 🧠 Useful for learning and mastering knots - 💻 Offline availability for outdoor use **Cons** - 🐛 Bugs and glitches with UI and animations - 📦 Large app size (2.7GB) with slow downloads - 🤖 Unity-based UI feels outdated and unresponsive **Commonly reported bugs** - Animations not playing properly - Knots not loading or showing as unavailable - Inconsistent UI behavior and crashes **Most requested features** - Ability to download knots individually - Native UI for better user experience - Offline mode as an opt-in feature ## Recent user reviews (10 of 242) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-iq-3d-knot-tying/id6738783142/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing but glitchy—no more! *2026-09-02, version 3.8.1* Edit: I can confirm since the update they said it was fixed, I have had no crashes with this app. Knot only was I compelled to write my first app review ever for Knot IQ, but I was compelled to return and update it. Let that be a testament to how useful this app is! Original review: This will be a five-star app when all the glitches are sorted out, but in its current state it's hardly usable! It frequently freezes up when scrolling through the knot lists, and the only thing to do in that case is shut down the app and relaunch it, losing your scrolling progress. I've also had it freeze during knot display in such a way that prevented me from even turning off my phone screen—in this case, double-tapping the power button to bring up my wallet gave me the escape I needed to shut down the app. If this were most any other app I had paid money for and I was dealing with crashes like this, I would be giving a one-star review and furiously requesting a refund. It is a testament to how well this app presents its knots—and organizes them so you can find the right knot for the job—that I have still given it a three star review. Hands down the best knot-tying resource I've seen yet, which is why the crashes are so distressing! After that gets sorted out, I have just one feature request: a button to mirror knots, just in case they're being tied left-handed or the line is going the opposite way around the anchor for whatever reason. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-08-24, version 3.8.1* Insanely good app works offline and is such a good way to learn knots highly recommend price is very worth it ### 5/5 — Invaluable *2026-08-23, version 3.8.1* What a fantastic resource for beginners and advanced. And at a low price! ### 4/5 — F *2026-08-19, version 3.8.1* Pop p I’ll play P I’m I ### 4/5 — needs flop/mirror on each knot *2026-08-12, version 3.8.1* the reset sometimes flops/mirrors the knot or can switch to left handed mode but that changes for the entire app. knots 3d allows instant mirroring/flopping which can help depending on how the knot you are tying is set up eta: thank you for your response! yes, your idea to add the local toggle for each knot but keep the global left handed setting is very flexible. looking forward to the update, thank you! ### 5/5 — Excellent source of knowledge for knot tying *2026-08-12, version 3.8.1* Very useful and helpful 3D presentation of knot tying that’s easy to follow and understand. Love this awesome app. ### 5/5 — One of my favorite apps *2026-08-12, version 3.8.1* A must have tutorial for anyone looking to learn knot tying skills for a variety of different hobbies. The you tube videos are great as well. ### 5/5 — Worth every penny *2026-07-31, version 3.7.1* I love this app. This is a valuable resource for anybody who uses ropes occasionally or everyday. ### 5/5 — Incredibly useful *2026-07-31, version 3.7.1* It’s difficult to overstate how good this app is. I have spent hours watching YouTube videos about knots, and there are some good ones, but there are three problems with them: 1) I always forget how to tie the knot and then have to go looking for the video again. I make playlists, but they get so long that I can’t remember which is which. 2) Even when I find the right video, I have to scroll through to find the part I’m stuck on. 3) The person in the video is often not tying the knot in the same orientation as I am, so it requires some mental gymnastics. This app solves all these problems. When you find a knot you want to use, you just add it to your Favourites and it’s there whenever you need it. You can scroll through the animations manually, so you can easily skip to the bit you are stuck on. Finally, the app allows you to change the orientation any way you want so that what you’re looking at exactly matches the situation you are in. On top of that, there is a brilliant section that allows you easily to find the right knot for whatever you are trying to do by selecting categories. You can’t do this on YouTube if you don’t know the name of the knot. Well, not easily, anyway. There is also really useful information about the strengths and weaknesses of each knot that help you decide which one is going to be best for your needs on any given task. At the risk of sounding like a plant by the developers (which I am not), I honestly cannot think of any way in which this app could possibly be better. Probably the best value for money app I have ever seen. My thanks to the person or people who developed it. ### 5/5 — Great value *2026-07-30, version 3.7.1* Great value for the money. Offline use, no data collected, and all from a trusted source (been a yt subscriber for awhile). What more could you ask for? ## Frequently asked questions about Knot IQ ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.8.1 — 2026-08-09 Tablet-View layout fixes ### 3.8.0 — 2026-08-03 Version 3.8 adds eight new knots, Swedish language support, and faster ways to find and organize your downloaded knots. • Added Swedish language support • Added a Downloaded filter • Improved scrolling in My Lists • Improved the 3D Download Manager controls • Fixed thumbnails in KnotFINDER and interactive scenes • Improved animations, translations, performance, and stability New knots: Munter Hitch, Super Munter Hitch, Double Rolling Hitch, Enhanced Bowline Bend, Jury Mast Knot, Two Half Hitches, End Bound Single Bowline (EBSB), and Bachmann Knot. ### 3.7.1 — 2026-07-17 Speed increases and bug fixes! * The App is now faster than before * ⁠The IOS freezing bug is now officially FIXED * ⁠The favourites page sensitive click / swipe is now FIXED Thank you to everyone who wrote in and worked with me to fix these bugs. ### 3.7.0 — 2026-07-06 * New Splicing category. * Portuguese language support. * Sort & Filter for downloaded 3D knots. * Download Favourites Only for 3D models. * Remove All Downloaded 3D Knots option. * Smarter knot search with typo tolerance. * more minor improvements Major Fix * Improved app stability and performance. * Fixed Freezing and Glitching issue. 14 New Knots * Matthew Walker (1 & 2 Strand) * Pratt Necktie * Hayward Hitch * Single Handed Clove Hitch * Catalyst Hitch * Rock Sling * Trucker's Hitch (Auto Locking Cow Hitch) * Retrieval Knot * Angler's Loop on a Bight * Manger Hitch * Short Splice * Eye Splice * Back Splice. ### 3.6.1 Patch — 2026-06-17 Version 3.6.1 Patch: -Fixed Issue with Freezing -Small Glitch Patches From the Last update: Added another New Language! - Polish Massive 3D Refresh! - 27 more knots reworked with fresh 3D animations - 7 brand-new knots added - Improved translation coverage for KnotFINDER and Neck Tie Knots New & Improved: - New "3D Downloads" tab in Settings lets you refresh your downloaded knots anytime - Drag to reorder knots within your lists — and reorder the lists themselves - Quick-remove knots from lists with a swipe (no more entering edit mode first) - Words now appear directly in the input box as you type 7 New Knots: - Cow Hitch Handcuff Knot - Simple Simon (Under) - Running Highwayman's Hitch (Exploding) - Bowline with a Bight - Prusik Zip Tie (FCA) - Venus Fly Trap Zip Tie (FCA) - Spiral Hitch Handle Wrap IMPORTANT — REDOWNLOAD YOUR 3D KNOTS: You can now refresh your downloaded knots easily from the "3D Downloads" tab in the settings menu. 27 Reworked 3D Animations: Becket Hitch (Slipped), Hunter's Bend, Figure Eight Slip Knot, Figure Eight Bend (Sliding), Alpine Butterfly Bend, Zeppelin Loop, Double Sheet Bend, Sheet Bend, Figure Eight Follow Through (Around Object), Water Bowline, Running Bowline, Double Bowline, Bowline with Yosemite Finish, Eskimo Bowline, Buntline Hitch, Buntline Hitch (Slipped), Lapp Knot - Synching Knot Version, Tensionless Hitch (Carabiner), Tensionless Hitch (Two Half Hitches), Adjustable Grip Hitch, Constrictor Knot (Slipped), Clove Hitch (Mid Line), Reever Bend, Ground Line Hitch (Slipped), Ground Line Hitch, Corned Beef and Salt Pork Knot, Magnus Hitch ## Apps similar to Knot IQ | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Knot Tying 3D: Animated Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-tying-3d-animated-guide/id1567528347) | 3.9 (301) | Free | Reference | | [Knots 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knots-3d/id453571750) | 4.9 (12,446) | $5.99 | Reference | | [Army Knots](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/army-knots/id6446508160) | 4.8 (1,044) | Free | Reference | | [myGMRS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygmrs/id1482001008) | 3.5 (13) | Free | Reference | | [Knot Guide (Lite)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-guide-lite/id399947682) | 3.9 (362) | Free | Reference | | [Knots Tying Guide: KnotSmith](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knots-tying-guide-knotsmith/id6746566076) | 4.4 (98) | Free | Reference | ## Related topics [bear essentials knot tying](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bear-essentials-knot-tying) · [knot iq](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/knot-iq) · [knots iq](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/knots-iq) · [knots arborist](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/knots-arborist) · [knot tying fishing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/knot-tying-fishing) · [knots 3d fishing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/knots-3d-fishing) · [knot tying](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/knot-tying) · [firefighter knots](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/firefighter-knots) · [knot tying 3d](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/knot-tying-3d) · [needle knot](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/needle-knot) · [tying knots](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tying-knots) · [knotts 3d](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/knotts-3d) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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