Comparison

Net Knots vs Army Knots

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Net Knots

This app provides a comprehensive digital library of rope and fishing knots with detailed animations and instructions. It's a self-contained reference tool, requiring no internet connection and free of ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • 114 Rope Knots
  • 72 Fishing Knots
  • 213 total unique knots
  • Animated knot tying
  • Detailed static illustrations
  • Browse by category or use
  • Save favorite knots
  • Search functionality
Features
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Every single knot from the NetKnots.com website! All the knots, all the animations, all the instructions from the top knot reference in the world! Have it all at the tap of a button. No internet required, no advertisements, no in-app purchases; Completely self contained. This App features everything from the website and are the same knot illustrations provided in print form to the US Department of Defense, US Customs and Border Patrol, Navy Seal Museum, Australian Navy Cadets, Girls Scouts and Boy Scout troops. Features and Functions: • 114 Rope Knots • 72 Fishing Knots (most of any app or website) • 27 Other Knots for fashion • 213 total unique knots with more always coming! • Watch the knots tie themselves and pause and restart the animation anytime. • Detailed static illustrations from the best selling knot illustrator in the world • Browse by category of knot, typical use of a knot or by knot name. • Save Favorite Knots • Search Box Fishing Knots included: 100% Arbor Knot, Alberto Knot, Albright Special, Arbor Knot, Australian Plait, Aussie Quickie, Baja Knot, Berkley Braid Knot, Bimini Twist, Blood Knot, Bobber Stopper Knot, Bristol Knot, Centauri Knot, Clinch Knot. Davy Knot, Double Uni Knot, Double-Double Uni, Drop Shot Rig, Dropper Loop, Egg Loop Knot, Eye Crosser Knot, FG Knot, Fish N Fool Knot, Harvey Dry Fly Knot, Haywire Twist, Homer Rhode Loop Knot, Hook Removal - Advance & Cut, Hook Removal - String Yank, Improved Clinch Knot, J Knot, Jack's Knot, Jansik Special, King Sling, Knot Tyer Nail Knot, Knotless Knot, Kreh Loop, Kryston Loop Knot, Loop To Loop Knot, Nail Knot, NanoFil Knot, Needle Knot, Non Slip Loop Knot, Offshore Swivel Knot, Orvis Knot, Orvis Tippet Knot, Palomar Knot, Perfection Loop, Pitzen Knot, Rapala Knot, Riffle Hitch, Right Angle Rig, San Diego Jam Knot, Seaguar Knot, Slim Beauty Knot, Snell Knot - Uni Version, Snell Knot -Traditional, Snell Knot - Easy Version, Spider Hitch, Strike Indicator Loop Knot, Strike Indicator - Double Uni, Surgeon's Knot, Surgeon's End Loop, Tenkara Level Line, Tenkara Traditional Line, Trilene Knot, Turle Knot, Uni Knot, Willis Knot, World Fair Knot, Yucatan Knot (72) Rope Knots included: Adjustable Grip Hitch, Alpine Butterfly Bend, Alpine Coil, Anchor Bend, Artilleryman's Loop Knot, Ashley's Bend, Autoblock Knot, Bachmann Knot, Backup Knot, Barrel Hitch, Barrel Sling, Better Bow Knot, Blake’s Hitch, Boom Hitch, Bowline, Bowline On A Bight, Buntline Hitch, Butcher's Knot, Butterfly Knot, Carrick Bend, Cat's Paw, Cleat Hitch, Clove Hitch, Clove Hitch on a Bight, Common Whipping, Constrictor Knot, Cow Hitch, Distel Hitch, Double Bowline, Double Fisherman, Double Overhand Stopper, Farmer's Loop, Figure Eight, Figure Nine, Fireman's Coil, Fisherman's Knot, Flemish Bend, French Whipping, Girth Hitch, Half Hitch, Halter Hitch, Halyard Hitch, Handcuff Knot, Hanson Knot, Harness Bend, Heaving Line Knot, Highwayman's Hitch, Honda Knot, Icicle Hitch, Japanese Square Knot, Klemheist Knot, Knute Hitch, Lanyard Knot, Marl, Marlinespike Hitch, Midshipman's Hitch, Monkey Fist, Mooring Hitch, Munter Hitch, One Way Knot, Ossel Hitch, Overhand Bend, Overhand Knot, Overhand Loop Knot, Pile Hitch, Portuguese Bowline, Prusik Hitch, Racking Bend, Rolling Bend, Rolling Hitch, Running Bowline, Quickie Coil, Sailor's Coil, Scaffold Knot, Schwabisch Hitch, Sheep Shank, Sheet Bend, Sledge Knot, Slip Knot, Slipped Buntline, Slipped Clove Hitch, Slipped Constrictor, Slipped Overhand Knot, Slipped Sheet Bend, Slippery Eight Loop, Spanish Bowline, Square Knot, Square Lashing, Stevedore Stopper, Stopper Knot, Strangle Knot, Tautline Hitch, Tautline Hitch to Rope, Thief Knot, Timber Hitch, Transom Knot, True Lover's Knot, Trucker’s Hitch, Tucked Sheet Bend, Tumble Hitch, Valdotain Tresse, Water Knot, West Country Whipping, Yosemite Bowline, Zeppelin Bend, Z Drag System. Plus 27 other knots for fashion like necktie knots etc.

About

Army Knots

Master essential knots for military training and survival with interactive 3D models and step-by-step instructions. This app provides offline access to a comprehensive knot library, allowing users to track their progress and easily find the knots they need.

Highlights
  • Extensive knot library
  • Rotatable 3D knot models
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Offline access
  • Mastered knots tracking
  • Knot search functionality
Features
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Army Knots is the ultimate knot tying app designed for the modern soldier! Master the essential knots required for Army Ranger and Army Sapper training. Whether you're a military professional, an outdoor enthusiast, or just someone looking to enhance their survival skills, this app has you covered. With Army Knots, you can avoid the dreaded "no-go" due to not knowing the required knots during your evaluations or training exercises. Key Features: - Knot Library: Explore an extensive collection of knots that are crucial for Army Ranger and Army Sapper mountaineering training. From basic bends to complex hitches, we've got you covered! - Rotatable 3D Views: Visualize and study each knot in stunning detail with our interactive 3D models. Rotate and zoom to see the knots from every angle, ensuring you'll never miss a crucial step. - Step-by-Step Instructions: Follow clear and concise, step-by-step instructions that make learning and mastering these knots a breeze. Checkpoints verify you've tied the knot correctly. - Offline Access: Access your knots in remote locations without internet. Army Knots is fully functional offline, so you'll always have the knowledge you need, right at your fingertips. - Mastered Knots and Search Functionality: Mark knots as "Mastered" for easy reference, tracking your progress in knot-tying proficiency. Locate the knot you need swiftly with our efficient search functionality, searching across common names and synonyms. - Regular Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest knot techniques and recommendations from the military community. Our dedicated team is committed to keeping the app current and accurate. - NO PERMISSIONS REQUIRED! Army Knots is the ultimate companion for anyone aiming to elevate their knot-tying abilities. Download now to master the art of knot-tying and stand prepared for any situation requiring indispensable knot expertise. Hooah!

Screenshots

Net Knots4 screens
Army Knots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Army Knots at Free against Net Knots's $3.99. Army Knots also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 10). Net Knots's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Army Knots is free to download; Net Knots costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Army Knots holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Army Knots has 1.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Net Knots's written reviews are positive against 89% of Army Knots's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Net Knots ships an update every 12 months, Army Knots every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Net Knots versus Army Knots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNet KnotsArmy Knots
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (10 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better89.1% of reviews
Number of ratings101.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB47 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPRO-KNOTNynix

Customer experience

Net Knots

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Army Knots

All ratings1,116 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.5%

Bugs and requests

Net Knots

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Army Knots

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Some users had trouble tightening the knots

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more knot options
  • Ability to practice tying knots on-screen
  • Provide more background information on each knot

In-app purchases

None

Net Knots

No in-app purchases

None

Army Knots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Net Knots free?
Net Knots costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Army Knots free?
Army Knots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Net Knots or Army Knots?
Army Knots is rated higher. Net Knots averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Army Knots averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Net Knots or Army Knots have ads?
Neither Net Knots nor Army Knots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Net Knots or Army Knots?
Net Knots ships an update every 12 months, and Army Knots every 6 weeks. Most recently, Net Knots was updated on October 29, 2026 and Army Knots on October 30, 2026.

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