Knot Guide vs Powersensor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Knot Guide
Learn to tie a wide variety of essential knots with this comprehensive guide. It provides step-by-step instructions for over 200 knots, making it a valuable resource for DIY enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and anyone needing to master knot-tying techniques.
- Extensive knot library (202+ knots)
- Step-by-step instructions
- Suitable for various uses
- Practical DIY resource
- Easy to follow
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#1 Knot App on iTunes! Now with 208 knots (and counting)! An App Store Essentials “Weekend Warriors DIY” Pick! “Wow your friends!” – APPLEIPHONEAPPS.com “…a highly recommended app with tons of utility value…” – IPHONEAPPREVIEWS.net “What’s knot to love?” – This Old House “Knot Guide is like a patient teacher showing you again and again until you’ve got it.” – APPCRAVER.com “One of the most practical apps for those not bound by four walls.” – SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER Need to tie a knot? Knot Guide will teach you the ropes! Now includes 208 knots (176 unique): Adjustable B, Adjustable Lp, Albright, Alpine Butterfly B, Alpine Butterfly on a Bight, Alpine Coil, Anchor B, Angler's Lp, Arbor, Artilleryman's Lp, Ashley B, Ashley’s Stopper, Bachmann H, Back Splice, Backhanded H, Barrel, Barrel H, Becket B, Bedroll, Bell RInger’s, Better Bow, Bimini Twist, Blake’s H, Blood, Boom H, Bottle Sling H, Bowline, Bowline B, Bowline B (Enhanced), Bowline on a Bight, Braid, Bull H, Buntline H, Butcher’s, Camel H, Canadian Jam, Carrick B, Cat’s Paw, Chain Sinnet, Cleat H (Halyard), Cleat H (OXO method), Cleat H with Round Turn, Clinch, Clove H, Clove H on a Bight, Constrictor, Countryman’s, Cow H, Cow H Lock, Daisy Chain, Davy, Diagonal Lashing, Dipping the Eye, Directional Figure Eight, Distel H, Double Alpine Butterfly Lp, Double Davy, Double Dragon Lp, Double English, Double Figure Eight Lp, Double Fisherman’s, Double Fisherman’s Lp, Double Locking Half H, Double Overhand Stopper, Double Sheet B, Double Surgeon’s Lp, Electrician’s, End-of-Rope Prusik, Eskimo Bowline, EStar Stopper, Evenk H, Eye Splice, Farmer’s Lp, Farrimond Friction H, Fender, Figure Eight, Figure Eight Follow Through, Figure Eight Lp, Figure Nine Lp, Fisherman’s, Fisherman’s B, Flat Overhand B, Flemish Flake, Four-in-Hand, Full Windsor, Gasket Coil, Girth H, Gnat H, Grapevine B, Half H, Halter H, Halyard H, Hammock H, Handcuff, Hanson Lp, Harness B, Harness Lp, Heaving Line, Highwayman’s H, Honda, Hunter’s B, Icicle H (End Method), Icicle H (Lp Method), Improved Clinch, Italian H, Johnson H, Jug Sling, Kelleg H, Killick H, Klemheist H, Knute H, Kreh Lp, Lariat, Lark’s Head, Lighterman’s H, Lumberman’s, Manger H, Marlinspike H, Michoacan Climbing H, Midshipman’s H, Miller’s (1), Miller’s (2), Monkey Fist, Mooring H, Mountaineer’s Coil, Multiple Figure Eight, Munter H, Munter Mule Combo H, Nail, Non-Slip Mono Lp, Orvis, Ossel H (complex), Overhand, Overhand Lp, Oysterman’s Stopper, Palomar, Parcel B, Perfection Lp, Pile H, Pipe H, Plank Sling, Plattsburgh, Poacher’s, Portuguese Bowline, Pratt, Prusik H, Quick H, Rapala, Reef, Reever, Rigger’s B, Right Angle, Ring H, Rolling H, Rolling H Zip Tie, Rosendahl B, Rosendahl Lp, Round Lashing, Round Turn and Two Half H, Running, Running Bowline, Sailor’s Gripping H, Sailor’s H, Sailor’s Whipping, San Diego Jam, Shear Lashing, Sheepshank, Sheet B, Sheet B One Way, Siberian H, Simple Simon Under B, Sledge, Slim Beauty, Slip, Span Lp, Spanish Bowline, Spider H, Square, Square Lashing, Stevedore, Surgeon’s, Swing H, Tarbuck, Tautline H, Timber H, Transom, Tripod Lashing, Trucker’s H (1), Trucker’s H (2), True Lover’s, Tucked Sheet B, Tumble H, Turk’s Head 3L5B, Turle, Turtle, Two Half Hitches, Underwriter’s, Uni, Vice Versa B, Violin, B, Water, Water Bowline, Weaver’s, West Country Whipping, Woodland Zip-tie, Yosemite Bowline, Zeppelin B, Zeppelin Lp 20 Categories: Aviation, Bends, Binding, Climbing, Decorative, Fishing, Hitches (End & Middle), Lashings, Loops (Fixed & Slip), Navy SEAL, Necktie, Rope Care, Sailing, Scout, Shortenings, Splices, Stopper, Whippings, Woodland Zip-tie. Since ancient times, people have relied on knots for sailing, climbing, crafting, and countless everyday tasks. Whether novice or experienced, Knot Guide will assist you!
Powersensor
Monitor your home's energy consumption and solar generation in real-time. Make informed decisions about energy usage, optimize solar self-consumption, and reduce electricity bills. DIY installation is quick and easy.
- Real-time energy data tracking
- Solar generation and consumption monitoring
- Appliance-level energy usage insights
- DIY wireless installation
- Maximizes solar self-consumption
- Reduces energy bills
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Thinking of getting solar or already have solar installed? Powersensor helps you save on your home energy bills and supports you throughout your energy transition journey. Track your solar generation, export, and consumption energy data down to an appliance level. Make an informed decision based on your home's energy usage before you install or upgrade your solar. Join over 1,000 Australian households using Powersensor to save on their energy bills with ease. Maximise your solar self-consumption and make the most of your solar investment. If you haven't already purchased your DIY install solar monitor yet, find a stockist at powersensor.com.au/buy. --- *View your energy data in real-time, with no ongoing costs* View live and historic trends of whole-of-house or individual appliance energy consumption in our free mobile app, no subscriptions required. *Change how you use appliances or replace old appliances* See which appliances consume the most energy. Use data to determine if an old, inefficient appliance should be replaced. Purchase an additional WiFi plug to easily extend and monitor more appliances. *Maximise your solar generation* View live and historic trends of solar generation. Time the running of your loads to maximise your solar savings. Identify when your solar panels need to be cleaned or replaced. *Wireless DIY install in 15 minutes* No electricians and site inspections required. No need to disrupt your energy supply or go near any dangerous, live wires. Install Powersensor by yourself within 15 minutes - no tools required! --- This app will help guide you step by step through the DIY installation of your Powersensor solar and energy monitors, and give you access to your energy data in real-time. Note: This app requires a Powersensor Solution to function. See where to buy Powersensor at powersensor.com.au/buy. Powersensor is a product proudly designed in Melbourne, Australia.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Powersensor at Free against Knot Guide's $2.99. Powersensor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Knot Guide's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 57%). On update cadence, ads 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
Powersensor is free to download; Knot Guide costs $2.99 up front. Knot Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Powersensor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Knot Guide ships an update monthly, Powersensor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Knot Guide | Powersensor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (450 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 450 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 298 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Winkpass Creations, Inc. | DiUS Computing |
Customer experience
Knot Guide
Powersensor
Bugs and requests
Knot Guide
Reported bugs
2 issues- Paywall screen gets stuck
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add more aviation and climbing knots
- Provide more details on knot uses and strengths
- Allow offline access to all content
Powersensor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Knot Guide
- Knot Patron$2.991 Month
- Yearly Knot Patron$31.991 Year
Powersensor
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Knot Guide free?
Is Powersensor free?
Do Knot Guide or Powersensor have ads?
Which is updated more often, Knot Guide or Powersensor?
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