# Knot Guide (Lite) vs Knots Master Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knot Guide (Lite) at 49% against Knots Master Pro's 0%. Knot Guide (Lite) also leads on ratings volume (362 vs 11) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Knots Master Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Knots Master Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knots Master Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knot Guide (Lite) has 362 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Knot Guide (Lite)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Knots Master Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Knot Guide (Lite) ships an update monthly, Knots Master Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knot Guide (Lite) | Knots Master Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-guide-lite/id399947682/reviews) | **[4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knots-master-pro/id6472172384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **362** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **49.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 301 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Winkpass Creations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/288636661) | [HyperMind Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716705401) |

## 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


### Knots Master Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knots-master-pro/id6472172384)

Learn to tie over 180 different knots with animated, step-by-step tutorials. Features safety tips, search functionality, and offline access for learning anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** 180+ animated knot tutorials, Step-by-step instructions, Safety tips for tying, Search and filtering, Offline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knot Guide (Lite) free?

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

### Is Knots Master Pro free?

Knots Master Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knot Guide (Lite) or Knots Master Pro?

Knots Master Pro is rated higher. Knot Guide (Lite) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Knots Master Pro averages 4.2 from 11 ratings.

### Do Knot Guide (Lite) or Knots Master Pro have ads?

Knot Guide (Lite) shows ads; Knots Master Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Knot Guide (Lite) or Knots Master Pro?

Knot Guide (Lite) ships an update monthly, and Knots Master Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Knot Guide (Lite) was updated on October 17, 2026 and Knots Master Pro on October 5, 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.*