# Knot Guide (Lite) vs Program Tools

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Program Tools at 100% against Knot Guide (Lite)'s 49%. Program Tools also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Knot Guide (Lite)'s advantage is ratings volume (362 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knot Guide (Lite) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Program Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Program Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knot Guide (Lite) has 362 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Program Tools's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knot Guide (Lite) | Program Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-guide-lite/id399947682/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/program-tools/id6463354641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **362** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 301 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Winkpass Creations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288636661) | [TROOP 101 ALUMNI ASSOC IN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373035693) |

## 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


### Program Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/program-tools/id6463354641)

This app provides a collection of songs, skits, and programs perfect for campfires and scouting events. Future updates plan to include musical tunes alongside lyrics for enhanced content.

**Highlights:** Songs for campfires, Skits for events, Scouting programs, Lyrics included, Future tune additions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knot Guide (Lite) free?

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

### Is Program Tools free?

Program Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Program Tools is rated higher. Knot Guide (Lite) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Program Tools averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Knot Guide (Lite) or Program Tools have ads?

Knot Guide (Lite) shows ads; Program Tools does not.

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