Comparison

Knot Guide (Lite) vs Equals

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

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About

Knot Guide (Lite)

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
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#1 Knot App on iTunes! Now with 208 knots (and counting)! 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 “Knot Guide is like a patient teacher showing you again and again until you’ve got it.” – 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! Now includes 208 knots (176 unique): Adjustable B, Adjustable Lp, Albright, Alpine Butterfly B, Alpine Butterfly on a Bight, Alpine Coil, Anchor B, Angler's Lp, Arbor, Artilleryman's Lp, Ashley B, Ashley’s Stopper, Bachmann H, Back Splice, Backhanded H, Barrel, Barrel H, Becket B, Bedroll, Bell RInger’s, Better Bow, Bimini Twist, Blake’s H, Blood, Boom H, Bottle Sling H, Bowline, Bowline B, Bowline B (Enhanced), Bowline on a Bight, Braid, Bull H, Buntline H, Butcher’s, Camel H, Canadian Jam, Carrick B, Cat’s Paw, Chain Sinnet, Cleat H (Halyard), Cleat H (OXO method), Cleat H with Round Turn, Clinch, Clove H, Clove H on a Bight, Constrictor, Countryman’s, Cow H, Cow H Lock, Daisy Chain, Davy, Diagonal Lashing, Dipping the Eye, Directional Figure Eight, Distel H, Double Alpine Butterfly Lp, Double Davy, Double Dragon Lp, Double English, Double Figure Eight Lp, Double Fisherman’s, Double Fisherman’s Lp, Double Locking Half H, Double Overhand Stopper, Double Sheet B, Double Surgeon’s Lp, Electrician’s, End-of-Rope Prusik, Eskimo Bowline, EStar Stopper, Evenk H, Eye Splice, Farmer’s Lp, Farrimond Friction H, Fender, Figure Eight, Figure Eight Follow Through, Figure Eight Lp, Figure Nine Lp, Fisherman’s, Fisherman’s B, Flat Overhand B, Flemish Flake, Four-in-Hand, Full Windsor, Gasket Coil, Girth H, Gnat H, Grapevine B, Half H, Halter H, Halyard H, Hammock H, Handcuff, Hanson Lp, Harness B, Harness Lp, Heaving Line, Highwayman’s H, Honda, Hunter’s B, Icicle H (End Method), Icicle H (Lp Method), Improved Clinch, Italian H, Johnson H, Jug Sling, Kelleg H, Killick H, Klemheist H, Knute H, Kreh Lp, Lariat, Lark’s Head, Lighterman’s H, Lumberman’s, Manger H, Marlinspike H, Michoacan Climbing H, Midshipman’s H, Miller’s (1), Miller’s (2), Monkey Fist, Mooring H, Mountaineer’s Coil, Multiple Figure Eight, Munter H, Munter Mule Combo H, Nail, Non-Slip Mono Lp, Orvis, Ossel H (complex), Overhand, Overhand Lp, Oysterman’s Stopper, Palomar, Parcel B, Perfection Lp, Pile H, Pipe H, Plank Sling, Plattsburgh, Poacher’s, Portuguese Bowline, Pratt, Prusik H, Quick H, Rapala, Reef, Reever, Rigger’s B, Right Angle, Ring H, Rolling H, Rolling H Zip Tie, Rosendahl B, Rosendahl Lp, Round Lashing, Round Turn and Two Half H, Running, Running Bowline, Sailor’s Gripping H, Sailor’s H, Sailor’s Whipping, San Diego Jam, Shear Lashing, Sheepshank, Sheet B, Sheet B One Way, Siberian H, Simple Simon Under B, Sledge, Slim Beauty, Slip, Span Lp, Spanish Bowline, Spider H, Square, Square Lashing, Stevedore, Surgeon’s, Swing H, Tarbuck, Tautline H, Timber H, Transom, Tripod Lashing, Trucker’s H (1), Trucker’s H (2), True Lover’s, Tucked Sheet B, Tumble H, Turk’s Head 3L5B, Turle, Turtle, Two Half Hitches, Underwriter’s, Uni, Vice Versa B, Violin, B, Water, Water Bowline, Weaver’s, West Country Whipping, Woodland Zip-tie, Yosemite Bowline, Zeppelin B, Zeppelin Lp 20 Categories: Aviation, Bends, Binding, Climbing, Decorative, Fishing, Hitches (End & Middle), Lashings, Loops (Fixed & Slip), Navy SEAL, Necktie, Rope Care, Sailing, Scout, Shortenings, Splices, Stopper, Whippings. Since ancient times, people have relied on knots for sailing, climbing, crafting, and countless everyday tasks. Whether novice or experienced, Knot Guide will assist you!

About

Equals

Features
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Equals turns any measurement into any other – and shows you exactly how. Type a value, pick two units, and the answer is there. Edit either side and the other one follows. Every result comes with its formula ("Fahrenheit = Celsius × 1.8 + 32"), so you can trust it, learn it, or check your homework. _____ Everything in one place • 21 categories and 468 units: length, weight, volume, temperature, area, speed, pressure, energy, power, data storage, fuel efficiency, electricity, angles and more • 131 currencies with daily exchange rates • See your value in every unit of the category at once, right under the result Everyday tools • Dates: nights and days between two dates, workdays, or a date plus or minus days, weeks or months • Age: years, months and days, your next birthday, and the age difference between two people • Cooking: cups to grams for 25 ingredients, from flour to honey • Pace: min/km and min/mile, speed, and finish times from 5K to the marathon • BMI: metric or imperial, with the healthy range for your height • Hebrew date: Hebrew to Gregorian and back, with the holidays Built for speed • Do quick math in the field: 3×12.5 or (40+2)÷3, with + − × ÷ keys above the keyboard • Favorites for the pairs and tools you use most, always one tap away • One tap to swap, one tap to copy • Touch and hold any unit in the list to copy its value or convert from it Made for iPhone and iPad • A clean single screen on iPhone, with two columns in landscape • On iPad, a sidebar of your favorites, categories and tools beside the converter • Dark Mode, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver Respectful by design • No ads, no accounts, no tracking. Crash reports are sent only if you agree • Works offline. The only download is exchange rates, and the line under the result tells you how fresh they are Equals is also available for Mac.

Screenshots

Knot Guide (Lite)4 screens
Equals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Knot Guide (Lite) at Free against Equals's $1.99. Equals's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Knot Guide (Lite) is free to download; Equals costs $1.99 up front. Knot Guide (Lite) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Equals asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knot Guide (Lite) ships an update monthly, Equals every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Knot Guide (Lite) versus Equals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnot Guide (Lite)Equals
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.9 (363 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings363 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWinkpass Creations, Inc.Ori Roniger

Bugs and requests

Knot Guide (Lite)

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Equals

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Knot Guide (Lite)

Subscriptions2
  • Knot Patron$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Knot Patron$31.991 Year
None

Equals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knot Guide (Lite) free?
Knot Guide (Lite) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Equals free?
Equals costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knot Guide (Lite) or Equals have ads?
Knot Guide (Lite) shows ads; Equals does not.
Which is updated more often, Knot Guide (Lite) or Equals?
Knot Guide (Lite) ships an update monthly, and Equals every 10 days. Most recently, Knot Guide (Lite) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Equals on October 30, 2026.

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