Comparison

Rope Knots Guide vs PagheApp

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

Head to head
About

Rope Knots Guide

Master knot tying with a comprehensive guide featuring step-by-step animations and practical calculators. Explore a vast library of knots for various activities like climbing, boating, and rescue, along with essential rope knowledge.

Highlights
  • Extensive knot library
  • Step-by-step animations
  • Practical calculators
  • Rope knowledge reference
  • Organized categories and search
Features
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Learn to tie 100+ rope knots the clear way: every knot is drawn step by step, with a short caption under each picture telling you exactly where the end goes next. No video to scrub through, no blurry photos — just clean, consistent illustrations you can follow with a rope in your hands. WHO IT'S FOR Climbers, sailors and boaters, campers and hikers, scouts, arborists, anglers, preppers and anyone who has ever stood with a rope in hand wondering "what do I tie here?" 108 KNOTS IN 10 CATEGORIES Loop knots — Bowline, Alpine Butterfly, Figure Eight follow-through, Yosemite Bowline, Bowline on a Bight and more Hitches — Clove Hitch, Rolling Hitch, Trucker's Hitch, Timber Hitch, Cleat Hitch, Anchor Bend Bends — Zeppelin, Double Fisherman's, Sheet Bend, Carrick Bend, Water Knot Binding knots — Constrictor, Square Knot, lashings Friction hitches for climbing and arborist work — Prusik, Klemheist, Blake's, Distel, Valdotain Tresse Boating, Climbing, Rescue & Survival, Scouting and Special Purpose collections Stoppers, coils and whippings to finish the job properly EVERY KNOT, STEP BY STEP Hand-drawn style illustrations with a visible rope texture, so over and under are never ambiguous A caption for every step, not just the finished knot Arrows show where the working end goes next Slideshow mode: put the phone down and tie along What the knot is for, its strengths and when not to use it MORE THAN A KNOT LIST Smart Knot Selector — describe the job, get the right knot Knot Selection Guide by situation Rope Length & Cut Planner Anchor Load & Angle calculator Safe Working Load estimator Rope Diameter → Breaking Strength reference Capstan Friction calculator Knot Efficiency table — how much strength each knot costs you Rope Materials guide (nylon, polyester, Dyneema, polypropylene…) Unit conversion quick reference WORKS ANYWHERE 100% offline — on the water, on the wall, in the woods Favorites for the knots you actually use Share any knot's instructions with a friend Available in 33 languages FULL VERSION A one-time purchase removes ads and unlocks every knot and tool forever. Subscriptions are available too if you prefer. Whether you are learning your first Bowline or checking a Trucker's Hitch before a long drive, Rope Knots Guide gives you a clear answer in seconds. Download it, grab a piece of rope, and start tying. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PagheApp

Features
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PagheApp - Calcolo Paghe Troupe Calcola in modo semplice e veloce le paghe per la troupe cinematografica e televisiva. FUNZIONALITÀ PRINCIPALI: • Calcolo automatico paghe per oltre 50 ruoli professionali • Database completo delle tariffe CCNL • Generazione PDF con dettaglio calcoli • Salvataggio nomi e preferiti • Storico calcoli effettuati • Interfaccia semplice e intuitiva RUOLI SUPPORTATI: Regia, fotografia, elettricisti, macchinisti, troupe, costumi, trucco e parrucco, scenografia e molto altro. IDEALE PER: • Production manager • Assistenti di produzione • Contabili di produzione • Coordinatori troupe • Professionisti del settore audiovisivo L'app più completa per il calcolo delle paghe nel settore cinematografico italiano!

Screenshots

Rope Knots Guide4 screens
PagheApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rope Knots Guide at none against PagheApp's shown. PagheApp's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Rope Knots Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PagheApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rope Knots Guide ships an update every 6 weeks, PagheApp weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rope Knots Guide versus PagheApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRope Knots GuidePagheApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav ZhirnovGiorgio Messina

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rope Knots Guide

Subscriptions2
  • Full version / monthly$1.991 Month
  • Full version / year$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove all advertisement$5.99
2 purchases

PagheApp

Subscriptions2
  • Abbonamento Basic$0.991 Month
  • Abbonamento Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Rope Knots Guide free?
Rope Knots Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PagheApp free?
PagheApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rope Knots Guide or PagheApp have ads?
PagheApp shows ads; Rope Knots Guide does not.
Which is updated more often, Rope Knots Guide or PagheApp?
Rope Knots Guide ships an update every 6 weeks, and PagheApp weekly. Most recently, Rope Knots Guide was updated on November 3, 2026 and PagheApp on October 30, 2026.

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