Comparison

Knot Guide HD vs Knitting Buddy 2

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

Head to head
About

Knot Guide HD

Learn to tie over 100 different knots with clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs. This app categorizes knots for easy browsing and provides detailed descriptions for each one, making it a practical tool for various activities.

Highlights
  • 107 unique knots
  • Clear, colorful photographs
  • Browse by category or knot name
  • Detailed knot descriptions
  • Categorized knot library
Features
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#1 Knot App on iTunes!!! Now with 107 knots and continuous new additions! 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" - The Hardware Isle "Knot Guide is like a patient teacher... showing you over and over how to tie it until you’ve committed it to memory." - 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! Knot Guide NOW includes the following 107 knots, 95 of which are unique: Adjustable Bend, Adjustable Loop, Albright Knot, Alpine Butterfly on a Bight, Anchor Bend, Arbor Knot, Ashley Bend, Ashley's Stopper, Bachmann Hitch, Back Splice, Barrel Hitch, Blake's Hitch, Blood Knot, Bowline, Bowline on a Bight, Braid Knot, Buntline Hitch, Carrick Bend, Chain Sinnet (Daisy Chain), Cleat Hitch, Cleat Hitch With Round Turn, Clinch Knot, Clove Hitch, Clove Hitch on a Bight, Constrictor, Countryman's Knot, Cow Hitch, Diagonal Lashing, Double Figure Eight Loop, Double Fisherman's, Double Overhand Stopper, Double Sheet Bend, Double Surgeon's Loop, Eye Splice, Figure Eight Follow Through, Figure Eight Knot, Figure Eight Loop, Fisherman's Bend, Fisherman's Knot, Flemish Flake, Four-in-Hand Knot, Gasket Coil, Girth Hitch, Hammock Hitch, Highwayman's Hitch, Honda Knot, Hunter's Bend, Improved Clinch Knot, Johnson Hitch, Jug Sling, Klemheist Knot, Lariat, Lark's Head, Lumberman's Knot, Monkey Fist, Mooring Hitch, Munter Hitch, Nail Knot, Orvis Knot, Overhand Knot, Oysterman's Stopper, Palomar Knot, Perfection Loop, Pile, Hitch, Poacher's Knot, Pratt Knot, Prusik Knot, Rapala, Reef Knot, Rigger's Bend, Right Angle Knot, Rolling Hitch, Rosendahl Bend, Rosendahl Loop, Round Lashing, Running Bowline, Running Knot, Sailor's Gripping Hitch, Sailor's Whipping, San Diego Jam Knot, Shear Lashing, Sheepshank, Sheet Bend, Simple Simon Under, Sledge Knot, Slim Beauty, Slip, Square, Square Lashing, Stevedore, Surgeon's Knot, Tautline Hitch, Timber Hitch, Trucker's Hitch (1), Trucker's Hitch (2), True Lover's Knot, Tumble Hitch, Turk's Head 3L5B, Turle Knot, Two Half Hitches, Uni Knot, Water Bowline, Water Knot, West Country Whipping, Yosemite Bowline, Zeppelin Bend, Zeppelin Loop 19 CATEGORIES include: Bends, Binding Knots, Climbing Knots, Decorative Knots, Fishing Knots, Hitches (End), Hitches (Middle), Lashings, Loops (Fixed), Loops (Slip), Navy SEAL Knots, Necktie Knots, Rope Care, Sailing Knots, Scout Knots, Shortenings, Splices, Stopper Knots, Whippings FEATURES: * Clear, colorful photographs * Browse search by category or knot name * From the "Knot Categories" screen, select a knot category (description and photo included for each category) * Next, select a specific knot from your chosen category (description and photo included for each specific knot) * Swipe the images to move forward or backward through the visual steps. * Save your favorite knots for easy access * "Knot Lingo" screen covers basic terms for knot tying. Please also check out Knot Guide for the iPhone. People of all walks of life since ancient times have found knots both fascinating and essential. Knots are used in sailing, climbing, tree trimming, jewelry making, and everyday tasks such as hitching a load to your vehicle. Whether you are a novice or you have experience with tying knots, Knot Guide will assist you! NOTE: Knots that are also known as another name are now also listed by the other name (eg. Square Knot is also listed as Reef Knot).

About

Knitting Buddy 2

This app helps knitters and crocheters track their projects, yarn stash, and tools. It allows you to store patterns, photos, and notes for each project, and manage your needles and hooks. Cloud sync ensures your data is available across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Project tracking (rows, repeats, timer)
  • Pattern and photo storage
  • Needle and hook management
  • Yarn stash inventory
  • Cloud data synchronization
  • Reference charts and abbreviations
  • Flashlight and calculator tools
Features
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Knitting & Crochet Buddy 2 (Knitting Buddy) is an all-in-one knitting and crochet project tracker. Knitting Buddy 2 syncs all data to the cloud and allows you to share and sync the same data between all of your devices. Knitting Buddy 2 has the following features: ----CREATE PROJECTS---- Within a project, you can track rows and repeats, store your pattern as a PDF or image, store photos of the project, keep a project timer, change project themes, store project notes (e.g. project name, status, yarns and needles used, other notes, etc.). All knitting project data, including photos and patterns, are synced to the cloud and available across all devices. ---- CREATE KNITTING NEEDLES AND CROCHET HOOKS---- Create knitting needles and crochet hooks. For each needle and hook in the list, edit the type, size, length, material, whether it is ‘available,’ it’s color (including a color picker!), and notes about the hook or needle. All needle and hook data is synced to the cloud and available across all devices. ---- CREATE YARN STASH ---- Track your entire yarn stash! The list of fields includes name, weight, color number, dye lot, yardage, color, amount remaining, and notes. Pro users can add a picture of the yarn label! All yarn data is synced to the cloud and available across all devices. ---- GLOBAL SETTINGS ---- Includes features like leaving the screen on while on the project page and vibrating when buttons are pressed. ---- CHARTS AND ABBREVIATIONS---- References material like needle size charts, hook size charts, knitting symbols, crochet symbols, yarn standards, and common knitting and crochet abbreviations for quick reference! ---- TOOLS ----- Knitting Buddy has a full screen flashlight, and row increase and row decrease calculators that supporting both knitting and crochet. Terms of use: http://www.colorworkapps.com/eula.html Privacy Policy: http://www.colorworkapps.com/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Knitting Buddy 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Knitting Buddy 2 at Free against Knot Guide HD's $4.99. Knitting Buddy 2 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Knot Guide HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume 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

Knitting Buddy 2 is free to download; Knot Guide HD costs $4.99 up front. Knitting Buddy 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Knot Guide HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knitting Buddy 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Knot Guide HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Knitting Buddy 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knot Guide HD ships an update every 12 months, Knitting Buddy 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Knot Guide HD versus Knitting Buddy 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnot Guide HDKnitting Buddy 2
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (23 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB115 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWinkpass Creations, Inc.Colorwork Apps

Customer experience

Knot Guide HD

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative13.2%

Knitting Buddy 2

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Knot Guide HD

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Knitting Buddy 2

Subscriptions1
  • Knitting Buddy 2 Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Knot Guide HD free?
Knot Guide HD costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knitting Buddy 2 free?
Knitting Buddy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knot Guide HD or Knitting Buddy 2?
Knitting Buddy 2 is rated higher. Knot Guide HD averages 4.1 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Knitting Buddy 2 averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Knot Guide HD or Knitting Buddy 2 have ads?
Knitting Buddy 2 shows ads; Knot Guide HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Knot Guide HD or Knitting Buddy 2?
Knot Guide HD ships an update every 12 months, and Knitting Buddy 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Knot Guide HD was updated on October 23, 2026 and Knitting Buddy 2 on October 29, 2026.

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