Knot Guide vs SoloPlan
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!
SoloPlan
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SoloPlan is a personal project management app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Organize your work across boards, projects, and columns — with a Kanban board, a grouped list view, and a smart agenda that keeps you focused on what matters next. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Structure work into boards and projects, each with custom columns. Switch between Kanban and list view at any time. Drag and drop tasks between columns, reorder them in a list, or collapse columns to reduce noise. TASKS THAT GO DEEPER Every issue supports sub-tasks with individual due dates and time estimates. Track progress with a built-in timer, set priorities from Urgent to Low, add color labels, write Markdown notes, and link related issues with blocks / blocked-by / relates-to relations. SMART VIEWS ACROSS ALL YOUR WORK • What's Next — a cross-board agenda sorted by due date and priority; overdue tasks flagged, running timers pinned at the top • Timeline — milestone tracking across all projects • Time Report — logged time per issue for each project • Global Search — find any project, issue, or sub-task across all boards instantly YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS SoloPlan syncs privately via iCloud across all your Apple devices. Your data lives in your personal iCloud account — not on any third-party server. IMPORT & EXPORT • Import from Microsoft Planner (.xlsx) • Import and export via CSV — compatible with Excel, Numbers, and Google Sheets • Spotlight Search: find issues without even opening the app • Deep links open any issue directly from other apps WIDGET & NOTIFICATIONS A home screen widget shows today's due and overdue tasks at a glance. Local notifications remind you of upcoming deadlines — for both issues and sub-tasks. MULTIPLAN — COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS One-time purchase. No subscription. Share any project with a link — anyone with access can join and edit in real time. Family Sharing included. -------------------- What's new? -------------------- Version 1.3 · Reliable project sharing (MultiPlan) · Shared projects now sync with everyone you invite Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SoloPlan at Free against Knot Guide's $2.99. On update cadence, 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
SoloPlan 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 SoloPlan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Knot Guide ships an update monthly, SoloPlan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Knot Guide | SoloPlan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (450 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 450 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 298 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Winkpass Creations, Inc. | . MARKUS I. FRICKE |
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
SoloPlan
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
SoloPlan
- MultiPlan$4.99
Questions
Is Knot Guide free?
Is SoloPlan free?
Do Knot Guide or SoloPlan have ads?
Which is updated more often, Knot Guide or SoloPlan?
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