# Knot Guide vs Pushover Notifications

The clearest difference is price: Pushover Notifications at Free against Knot Guide's $2.99. Pushover Notifications also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (92% vs 79%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Pushover Notifications is free to download; Knot Guide costs $2.99 up front. Knot Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Pushover Notifications sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pushover Notifications holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pushover Notifications has 3.6K ratings behind it against 450, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Knot Guide's written reviews are positive against 92% of Pushover Notifications's.

Knot Guide ships an update monthly, Pushover Notifications every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knot Guide | Pushover Notifications |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (450 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-guide/id293111210/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 450 | **3.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 298 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Winkpass Creations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288636661) | [Pushover, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/506088178) |

## What reviewers say

### Knot Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-guide/id293111210)

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.

**Highlights:** Extensive knot library (202+ knots), Step-by-step instructions, Suitable for various uses, Practical DIY resource, Easy to follow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knot Patron | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Knot Patron | $31.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great when free
- 👍 Clear instructions
- 📚 Comprehensive knot library
- 🔍 Easy to navigate
- 🗓️ Regularly updated

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Locking content behind paywall
- 🤔 Questionable business decisions
- 🏆 Devaluing previous purchases
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific knots

**Reported bugs**

- Paywall screen gets stuck
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more aviation and climbing knots
- Provide more details on knot uses and strengths
- Allow offline access to all content


### Pushover Notifications

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushover-notifications/id506088175)

This service sends custom push notifications from various web apps, scripts, and devices directly to your iPhone, iPad, or desktop. It offers a free trial with a one-time purchase for unlimited usage, and includes an Apple Watch app for on-the-go alerts.

**Highlights:** Custom push notifications, Web app integration, Script and IoT device support, Apple Watch app and complications, API for custom app development, Free 30-day trial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pushover License | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic service
- 👍 Couldn't be easier
- 👍 Best App on my phone for awareness of energy efficient house
- 👍 Really good app
- 👍 Truly excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working after I paid for it
- 🐛 Hasn't worked yet
- 🐛 Charged twice for liscense
- 🐛 Needs volume for other things besides critical
- 🐛 Encrypted message

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working after update
- Syncing issues causing crashes
- Notifications re-appearing after being deleted

**Requested features**

- Add a delete all notifications option
- Add support for custom notification sounds
- Add 24-hour time format option
- Improve Apple Watch notifications
- Add custom actions to notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knot Guide free?

Knot Guide costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pushover Notifications free?

Pushover Notifications is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knot Guide or Pushover Notifications?

Pushover Notifications is rated higher. Knot Guide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 450 ratings, while Pushover Notifications averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Knot Guide or Pushover Notifications have ads?

Neither Knot Guide nor Pushover Notifications shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knot Guide or Pushover Notifications?

Knot Guide ships an update monthly, and Pushover Notifications every 4 weeks. Most recently, Knot Guide was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pushover Notifications on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*