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Knots 3D

Knots 3D

Learn 240+ ties & hitches

13K ratings
636 reviews
#4 in paid Reference
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
$5.99

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Released
September 10, 2011
Updated
October 26, 2026

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Master over 220 essential knots with detailed 3D animations and offline access. This app is perfect for learning rope work for activities like fishing, climbing, and boating, offering interactive tutorials and customizable organization features.

✓225+ knots in 12+ categories
✓Offline access, no internet required
✓Interactive 3D knot animations
✓Rotate and scrub through knot tying
✓Customizable knot categories
✓Add personal notes and keywords
✓ABOK number cross-reference
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What users say about Knots 3D

Reviews of Knots 3D are mostly positive: the Reference app is rated 4.9/5 from 13K App Store ratings. What users like most: excellent instructions and animations, adjustable speed control for learning. Top complaints: favorites list disappearing after updates, desire for more splices and advanced knots. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Excellent instructions and animations
  • 🚀Adjustable speed control for learning
  • 🔍Ability to view knots from different angles
  • 📚Comprehensive knot library
  • 💡Detailed information on knot uses and history
  • 🎯Favorites feature for quick access to frequently used knots

Negative things

  • 🐛Favorites list disappearing after updates
  • 💡Desire for more splices and advanced knots
  • 💡Request for step-by-step instructions and ability to pause/rewind animations
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What's New in Knots 3D

11.9.0

October 26, 2026

- Improved animations for nine knots - Further search algorithm refinements - Minor content updates

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Top Paid

📉 4-1

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This app dropped -1 position in Reference chart.

Last updated on October 29, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 132-20

Global

This app dropped -20 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on October 29, 2026.

User reviews

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The best app

I love the knots 3D app. Been relying on it forever to understand the best knots for every task. Easy to follow and learn.
Kkaymo

KNOTS FANTASTIC!

So useful & so many to learn… i’m starting a group of knot tie’rs!!
AVabsolute victory

Simply the Best

This is the best knot app I’ve ever seen! Nothing else come close! That’s my humble opinion. I’ve learned so many more useful knots from this app than I learned in my previous 78 years!
ICI'd rather walk or even crawl

Exceptional

This is absolutely the best app on Apple. It is well done, detailed, and absolutely beautifully designed.

It is free and awesome…it is truly exceptional and sets itself apart.

To the designers and maintainers…thank you for an awesome app!
TPTE the PJ

知っ🉐

知れば知るほど得をする。便利百般！
Uunjoki
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Reported Bugs

1 issue

Favorites list disappearing after updates

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add more splices and advanced knots

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Implement step-by-step instructions and ability to pause/rewind animations

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Add a continuous loop option for the knot animations

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Introduce a game mode or practice feature

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FAQ

What does the Knots 3D app do?

Knots 3D is an application designed to teach users how to tie over 220 different types of knots. It provides detailed 3D animations, allowing users to learn knots for various activities such as fishing, climbing, and boating. The app also offers offline access and interactive features to aid in learning.

What are the key features of Knots 3D?

Key features include a library of over 225 knots across more than a dozen categories, completely offline functionality, interactive 3D animations that can be rotated and scrubbed, the ability to create custom categories, and the option to add personal notes and searchable keywords to knots. It also includes ABOK numbers for cross-referencing.

Is Knots 3D free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. The description indicates that there are no ads and no in-app purchases, suggesting a completely free experience for users to learn and utilize the knot library.

What kind of knots can I learn with this app?

You can learn a wide variety of knots, including essential knots, arborist knots, boating and sailing knots, camping knots, caving knots, climbing knots, decorative knots, diving knots, fishing knots, military knots, pioneering knots, rope care, scouting knots, search and rescue knots, and theatre and film knots. The app also categorizes knots by type, such as bends, binding knots, friction hitches, hitches, lashings, loop knots, quick release, and stopper knots.

Who is the target audience for Knots 3D?

The app is ideal for anyone involved in activities that require knot tying, such as fishermen, climbers, boaters, scouts, and anyone interested in rope work. It caters to both beginners looking to learn basic knots and experienced individuals seeking a comprehensive reference tool.