# Pro-Knot

> Comprehensive guide to tying over 120 rope and fishing knots with visual instructions. (iPhone/iPad app by PRO-KNOT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-knot/id322197864 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PRO-KNOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828365702)
- Category: Sports
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 91 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-07-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-knot/id322197864/reviews.md

## What is Pro?

Now with 122 knots! Pro-Knot is the most trusted printed knot reference in the world. These are the same rope knot illustrations we supply to the US Department of Defense for training, US Border Patrol, Fire Departments, Utilities, Arborists and countless Scout troops in our best selling printed format! These are the same fishing knot illustrations from the best selling printed fishing knot reference in the world!

- 4 weeks as a "WHATS HOT" iTunes App!
- Previous #1 Sports App in USA!
- #1 Sports App in 41 Countries!

Free updates with more knots are provided regularly (currently on our 11th update). We are committed to keeping this the best knot app available in the iTunes store.

- 64 essential Rope Knots
- 58 best Fishing Knots (most fishing knots of any App in the store!)

All explained in clear, easy to follow swipe through step-by-step instructions and animations. The knots, their uses and background information are described and the tying of each knot is broken down into easily understood steps, with easy to follow graphics for each step. Optional animations of all of the knots are available as a single in-app purchase.

The essential ROPE KNOTS include:
Hitches (34) (rope to object knots):
- Anchor Bend
- Bachmann Knot
- Barrel Hitch
- Blake's Hitch
- Buntline Hitch
- Cleat Hitch
- Clove Hitch
- Constrictor Knot
- Cow Hitch
- Distal Hitch
- Girth Hitch
- Half Hitch (and Two Half Hitches)
- Highwayman's Hitch
- Icicle Hitch
- Klemheist
- Knute Hitch
- Marl
- Midshipman's Hitch
- Mooring Hitch
- Munter Hitch
- Pile Hitch
- Prusik Hitch
- Rolling Bend
- Rolling Hitch
- Schwabisch Hitch
- Slipped Knot
- Slipped Buntline
- Tautline Hitch
- Tautline to Rope
- Transom Knot
- Timber Hitch
- Trucker’s Hitch
- Tumble Hitch
- Valdotain Tresse Knot

Bends (9) (rope to rope knots): 
- Backup Knot
- Better Bow Knot
- Carrick Bend
- Double Fisherman’s
- Sheepshank
- Sheet Bend (doubled version too)
- Square Knot (Reef Knot)
- Water Knot
- Zeppelin Bend

Loop Knots (11):
- Bowline
- Bowline on a Bight
- Butterfly Knot
- Figure Eight Follow Through
- Honda Knot
- Prusik Knot
- Scaffold Knot
- Slip Knot
- Slipped Buntline
- Slippery Eight Loop
- Yosemite Bowline

Miscellaneous Knots (10)
- Alpine Coil
- Common Whipping
- Double Overhand Stopper
- Fireman's Coil
- French Whipping
- Heaving Line Knot
- Monkey's Fist
- Sailor's Coil
- Stevedore Stopper Knot
- Stopper Knot (Ashley's Stopper)

The 58 best FISHING KNOTS include: 
Terminal Tackle Connections (28): 
- Baja Knot
- Berkley Braid Knot
- Centauri Knot
- Davy Knot
- Drop Shot Rig
- Egg Loop
- Eye Crosser Knot (Knot Wars winner)
- Fish-N-Fool Knot (Knot Wars winner)
- Harvey Dry Fly Knot
- Homer Rhode Loop Knot
- Improved Clinch Knot
- Jansik Special
- Knotless Knot
- NanoFil Knot
- Offshore Swivel Knot
- Orvis Knot
- Palomar Knot
- Pitzen Kno
- Rapala Knot
- Riffle Hitch
- San Diego Jam Knot
- Snell Knot easy version
- Snell Knot traditional version 
- Snell Knot Uni Knot version
- Trilene Knot
- Turl Knot
- Uni Knot
- World's Fair Knot

Line to Line Knots (15): 
- Alberto Knot
- Albright Special
- Australian Plait
- Blood Knot
- Bristol Knot (aka No Name Knot)
- Double Uni Knot
- FG Knot
- J Knot
- Loop to Loop Connection
- Nail Knot
- Seaguar Knot (Fluorocarbon knot)
- Slim Beauty
- Surgeon’s Knot
- Willis Knot (Leadcore)
- Yucatan Knot

Loop Knots (7): 
- Bimini Twist
- Dropper Loop
- King Sling
- Non-Slip Mono Loop
- Perfection Loop
- Spider Hitch
- Surgeon’s End Loop

Miscellaneous (8):
- Arbor Knot
- Bobber Stopper Knot
- Haywire Twist
- Knot Tyer Tool Nail Knot
- Two Tenkara Knots
- Two Strike Indicator Knots

Plus and two Emergency Fish Hook Removal Techniques!

Created by one of the most trusted and respected knot reference publisher in the world. 

Feel free to email us your comments, suggestions and requests (info@proknot.com).

## Key features

- 122+ rope and fishing knots
- Step-by-step instructions
- Clear graphics for each step
- Knot uses and background info
- Optional animations (in-app purchase)
- Regular free updates

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knot Animation Videos | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pro?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to follow instructions
- 👍 Clear diagrams and illustrations
- 👍 Useful for learning new knots
- 👍 Great for quick refreshers
- 👍 Handy offline reference
- 👍 Well-organized
- 👍 Satisfied long-term customers
- 👍 Prompt developer response
- 👍 Useful for fishing and general use
- 👍 Good value for price
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Comprehensive knot selection
- 👍 Accurate knot depictions

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes on iOS 13
- 🐛 Videos not working/requiring repurchase
- 🐛 Black screen on launch
- 🐛 Poorly illustrated
- 🐛 Lacks detail in some knots
- 🐛 Annoying disclaimer pop-up
- 🐛 Limited knot selection for some users
- 🐛 Video overlay issue
- 🐛 Screen dims while tying

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes with iOS 13 update
- App does not open on iPhone XR with iOS 13
- Black screen on launch with iOS 13.1.2
- Videos/animation do not work after purchase
- App asks for additional payment for videos already purchased
- No pictures displayed
- Videos not working
- App stops working, no pictures
- Images do not work after update (v. 1.8)
- Video overlay on controls
- App not installing

**Most requested features**

- Add Russian language support
- Add plating knots
- Add egg loop and double egg loop knots
- Add Snell knot and Orvis knot
- Add hunting/outdoor knots section
- Add definitions of knot uses
- Add video tutorials
- Add more knots
- Add a favorite knots feature
- Add knot lingo page
- Suppress startup/warning page
- Add dark mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 91)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-knot/id322197864/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Video is horrible

*2024-02-16*

I like the step-by-step diagrams so I also bought the video animation.  DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!
The “go” and “pause” symbols are RIGHT ON TOP of the video, making it TOTALLY WORTHLESS!!!😡

### 5/5 — Best reference guide

*2020-02-04, version 3.2*

Very well organised and easy to follow
Highly recommend

### 5/5 — Pro-Knot

*2019-10-18*

I’ve been a satisfied customer for years. When iOS 13 came out and the app was not working I contacted them and had a prompt response. I can’t recommend them enough.

### 5/5 — Great aid

*2019-10-16*

learning a new knot or as a quick refresher, this app is the go to app for me.
The video portion is great for the times I just can’t seem to wrap my mind around the instructions even though they are pretty clear. 
Recommend this app.

### 5/5 — Very useful app

*2019-10-16*

I find myself going to this app often as fishing conditions change and a go to knot simply will not do.  I can quickly search by the type of knot for a particular job and get step by step instructions on how its tied.

### 5/5 — I love this App

*2019-10-16*

I did a knot board when I was in the Boy Scouts.
Only if my Scout Master could be here to see this app he would be rolling in his grave!

### 5/5 — Awesome offline reference for knots of all kinds

*2019-10-16*

I’ve been a happy user of ProKnot for many years, ever since I bought a new tent and needed to learn how to tie my own adjustable guy lines without needing extra doo-dads. Enter the bowline and the tautline hitch. When the app stopped working with iOS 13, I reached out and got a quick response from John that he’d look into it, and lo and behold, the latest update released today resolves the issue. My guy lines have held up to strong winds, thanks to ProKnot’s clear transmission of knot wisdom. Fishing knots have proven useful, as have a number of others. I find myself swiping through new knots, thinking up ways to apply them in my daily life, or imagining new activities in which I might be able to use them. And nothing beats having an offline reference when cell service is spotty and you find that you need a knot you didn’t know you needed. Thanks, John.

### 1/5 — App crashes with new iOS 13.1.2 update

*2019-10-12*

As others have stated, 13.1.2 crashes this app.  It’s unfortunate because it was a great app.  It’s a little worrisome that it will ever be fixed since the last update was three years ago

### 3/5 — Great app but.....

*2019-10-10*

This app used to be awesome but now I can’t open it on my iPhone XR it needs to be updated, especially since it had to be paid for.

### 2/5 — Pro knot

*2019-10-08*

Paid for app that does not open. I have an iPhone 7 Plus with latest 13.1.2 update, yet all I get is a black screen please fix or refund me!

## Frequently asked questions about Pro

### What does the Pro-Knot app do?

Pro-Knot is a comprehensive knot reference app that provides detailed instructions for tying over 120 different rope and fishing knots. It includes clear graphics, explanations of each knot's uses, and background information.

### What types of knots are included in the app?

The app features 64 essential rope knots, categorized into hitches, bends, loop knots, and miscellaneous knots. It also includes 58 of the best fishing knots, covering terminal tackle connections.

### Are there any additional costs associated with the app?

The app itself is free to download. However, optional animations for all the knots are available as a single in-app purchase, allowing for a more dynamic learning experience.

### Is the app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app has been featured as a top app in the iTunes store, suggesting it is available for iOS devices. Users should check the app store listing for precise compatibility information.

### Who would benefit from using this knot app?

This app is ideal for a wide range of users, including fishermen, campers, hikers, arborists, scouts, and anyone involved in activities where secure and reliable knots are essential for safety and functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2019-10-17

Updated for iOS 13

### 3.1 — 2019-10-15

Updated for iOS 13

### 3.0.2 — 2016-06-21

• Fixed an issue where In-App-Purchases wouldn't be applied to your account

### 3.0.1 — 2014-11-11

- Animated Knots - Animations for all knots now available as a single in-app purchase!
- 19 New Knots! 13 new rope knots: Alpine Coil, Bachmann Knot, Barrel Hitch, Fireman's Coil, French Whipping, Highwayman's Hitch, Icicle Hitch, Knute Hitch, Midshipman's Hitch, Sailor's Coil, Scaffold Knot. 6 new Fishing Knots: Alberto Knot, Australian Plait, FG Knot, Haywire Twist, Loop to Loop Connection, Snell Knot new Easy Version.
- All images optimized for iPhone 6 and 6+, as well Retina displays and compatible with older phones and iPod Touch. 
- Favorite Knots now accessible from Home Screen. Other UI enhancements.

### 3.0 — 2014-11-07

- Animated Knots - Animations for all knots now available as a single in-app purchase!
- 19 New Knots! 13 new rope knots: Alpine Coil, Bachmann Knot, Barrel Hitch, Fireman's Coil, French Whipping, Highwayman's Hitch, Icicle Hitch, Knute Hitch, Midshipman's Hitch, Sailor's Coil, Scaffold Knot. 6 new Fishing Knots: Alberto Knot, Australian Plait, FG Knot, Haywire Twist, Loop to Loop Connection, Snell Knot new Easy Version.
- All images optimized for iPhone 6 and 6+, as well Retina displays and compatible with older phones and iPod Touch. 
- Favorite Knots now accessible from Home Screen. Other UI enhancements.

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