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Knot IQ - The Bear Essentials

Knot IQ - The Bear Essentials

Offline & 3D Knot Tying Guide

238 ratings
229 reviews
#5 in paid Reference
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
$4.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 12, 2025
  • July 17, 2026

Developer

The Bear Essentials Co. LTD
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About

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

Summarized from real user reviews of Knot IQ. Based on 238 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

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  • 🤖Unity-based UI feels outdated and unresponsive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

3.7.1

July 17, 2026

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.

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This app dropped -1 position in Reference chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

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Fantastic for visual learners!

Honestly this app is awesome. I really struggle to follow pictures in books and the short videos make it so easy to learn. You can scroll to any difficult sections and adjust the speed, brilliant!

I love that I can save favorites and download to view offline. Great app! Easy to use.
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Fantastic!

Never knew I needed this app until I downloaded it. Now I use it all the time!
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OUTSTANDING

I knew of his work through YT previously. But found them on the App eventual & was 10/10 brilliance. Everything he said it would for what the APP delivered. The ultimate KNOT companion in the phone. 👍🏼👍🏼🌿
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Best Knot App of All Time & In All the Universe

This is easily worth ten times what I paid for it. Support is next level. DJ literally emailed me multiple times as we worked through my very minor issue (not just “customer service” but Canadian Customer Service!). I recommend this to everyone all the time. I hope a few of you consider this as you are wasting time with other knot apps. Where can I send you a tip or what else can I purchase from you, DJ?! Thank you!
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Was great

Was great until the latest update. Now the app locks up all time.
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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

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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.