# Knot Guide (Lite) vs gitBoulder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: gitBoulder at 100% against Knot Guide (Lite)'s 49%. gitBoulder also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Knot Guide (Lite)'s advantage is ratings volume (362 vs 54). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knot Guide (Lite) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and gitBoulder sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

gitBoulder holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knot Guide (Lite) has 362 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Knot Guide (Lite)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of gitBoulder's.

Knot Guide (Lite) ships an update monthly, gitBoulder every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knot Guide (Lite) | gitBoulder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-guide-lite/id399947682/reviews) | **[4.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitboulder/id1611395653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **362** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 301 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Winkpass Creations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288636661) | [gitClimbing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484306358) |

## What reviewers say

### Knot Guide (Lite)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-guide-lite/id399947682)

Learn to tie a wide variety of essential knots with this comprehensive guide. It offers detailed instructions and visual aids for over 200 different knots, suitable for various practical applications.

**Highlights:** Over 200 knots included, Detailed instructions, Visual aids for learning, Essential knots for various uses, Practical knot-tying guide

**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**

- 👍 Lots of knots to choose from
- 📺 Works with no WiFi
- 👍 Easy to understand instructions
- 👍 Useful for various activities (climbing, sailing, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid version too expensive
- 📺 Too many ads in free version
- 🚫 Ads interfere with using the app
- 🚫 Ads cover up instructions
- 🚫 Ads can't be closed

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to view knots
- Ads cause the app to freeze
- Can't navigate between steps due to ads

**Requested features**

- More free knots available
- Better categorization of knots
- Clearer instructions with more steps
- Ability to save/bookmark favorite knots


### gitBoulder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitboulder/id1611395653)

Discover and document bouldering spots worldwide with this community-driven guide. Access detailed climb information, including photos and offline satellite maps, to find your next challenge. Contribute to the growing database by editing crags and areas.

**Highlights:** Crowdsourced climbing guides, Detailed climb information with pictures, Downloadable offline satellite imagery, Community editing of crags and areas, Find bouldering locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| XS Crag / 100 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Crag / 200 Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Crag / 500 Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Crag / 1000 Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| XL Crag / 1500 Points | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knot Guide (Lite) free?

Knot Guide (Lite) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is gitBoulder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Knot Guide (Lite) or gitBoulder?

gitBoulder is rated higher. Knot Guide (Lite) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while gitBoulder averages 4.9 from 54 ratings.

### Do Knot Guide (Lite) or gitBoulder have ads?

Knot Guide (Lite) shows ads; gitBoulder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Knot Guide (Lite) or gitBoulder?

Knot Guide (Lite) ships an update monthly, and gitBoulder every 5 weeks. Most recently, Knot Guide (Lite) was updated on October 8, 2026 and gitBoulder on October 1, 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.*