# Pro vs Salt Strong

The clearest difference is price: Salt Strong at Free against Pro's $1.99. Salt Strong also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Salt Strong is free to download; Pro costs $1.99 up front. Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Salt Strong sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Salt Strong holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Salt Strong has 963 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Pro's written reviews are positive against 76% of Salt Strong's.

Pro ships an update every 3 months, Salt Strong weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro | Salt Strong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-knot/id322197864/reviews) | **[4.7 (963 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salt-strong-smart-spots/id6459022829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **963** |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | #68 |
| Size | 72 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRO-KNOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828365702) | [Salt Strong LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230070212) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-knot/id322197864)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Learn to tie over 120 essential rope and fishing knots with clear, step-by-step instructions and graphics. This app provides detailed explanations, uses, and background information for each knot, with optional animations available for purchase.

**Highlights:** 122+ rope and fishing knots, Step-by-step instructions, Clear graphics for each step, Knot uses and background info, Optional animations (in-app purchase), Regular free updates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knot Animation Videos | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to follow instructions
- 👍 Clear diagrams and illustrations
- 👍 Useful for learning new knots
- 👍 Great for quick refreshers
- 👍 Handy offline reference

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on iOS 13
- 🐛 Videos not working/requiring repurchase
- 🐛 Black screen on launch
- 🐛 Poorly illustrated
- 🐛 Lacks detail in some knots

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes with iOS 13 update
- App does not open on iPhone XR with iOS 13
- Black screen on launch with iOS 13.1.2
- Videos/animation do not work after purchase
- App asks for additional payment for videos already purchased

**Requested features**

- Add Russian language support
- Add plating knots
- Add egg loop and double egg loop knots
- Add Snell knot and Orvis knot
- Add hunting/outdoor knots section


### Salt Strong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salt-strong-smart-spots/id6459022829)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app helps inshore saltwater anglers find the best fishing spots using expert-selected locations and real-time environmental data. It provides tide forecasts, feeding projections, and detailed map layers to improve your fishing success. Subscribers also gain access to a fishing community, tackle discounts, and expert game plans.

**Highlights:** Proprietary Smart Spots, 14 Day Tide Forecasts, Daily Strike Score, Hourly Feeding Projections, Oyster beds and Seagrass layers, Insider Club access, Tackle discounts and free lures

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SFS App Only Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| SFS App Only Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $97.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Informative and intuitive
- 🔍 Helpful for finding new fishing spots
- ⭐ Game-changing for fishing success
- 📊 Comprehensive data and features
- 🗺️ Accurate maps and satellite imagery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Laggy and freezes up at times
- 🔍 Inaccurate or limited coverage in some areas
- 🧭 Needs better offline/GPS functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Offline map downloads
- More detailed bathymetry data
- Improved weather forecasting and integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro free?

Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Salt Strong free?

Salt Strong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pro or Salt Strong?

Salt Strong is rated higher. Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Salt Strong averages 4.7 from 963 ratings.

### Do Pro or Salt Strong have ads?

Neither Pro nor Salt Strong shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pro or Salt Strong?

Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Salt Strong weekly. Most recently, Pro was updated on October 31, 2026 and Salt Strong on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pro or Salt Strong?

Pro currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and Salt Strong at #68. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*