Comparison

Segla vs Knot IQ

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

Head to head
About

Segla

Features
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-Segla är en applikation för att identifiera en segelbåt med hjälp av dess segelmärke. -Innehåller 358 märken och båttyper. -För varje båt finns märkets utseende, information om typ, längd, antal kojer samt LYS. -För varje båt finns dessutom en direktlänk till sailguide som öppnas i ett fönster med zoom. -Alla märken är sorterade i bokstavsordning. -Quiz för igenkänning av segelmärken.

About

Knot IQ

Learn to tie over 230 knots with interactive 3D animations and detailed instructions. This offline resource is perfect for beginners and experts, offering real-world applications for camping, climbing, fishing, and more. Explore knot comparisons and video tutorials to master essential skills.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D knot animations
  • Offline access
  • Comprehensive knot library (230+ knots)
  • Real-world use case examples
  • Knot comparison charts
  • Video tutorials
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Not sure which knot you need? Knot IQ helps you choose the right one, then shows you how to tie it in true interactive 3D. Built by The Bear Essentials, Knot IQ is a practical knot-tying guide with 300+ knots for fishing, camping, climbing, boating, bushcraft, rescue, arborist work, scouting, and everyday rope work. Download the enhanced 3D knots you need and keep learning offline. CHOOSE WITH KNOTFINDER Start with the job, not the knot’s name. Answer a few quick questions about what you are doing. KnotFINDER narrows the choices, explains why each recommendation fits, and helps you compare your options. CONTROL EVERY STEP IN TRUE 3D Rotate the knot freely, zoom in, scrub through every step, reverse the sequence, pause, and change the playback speed. Adjust the rope colours for better visibility or switch to left-handed mode. LEARN WHERE AND WHY A KNOT WORKS Go beyond memorizing an animation. Review practical uses, strengths, trade-offs, and related knots. Interactive scenes show where knots belong in real situations: tap a task to see what to tie and where. 300+ KNOTS, ORGANIZED YOUR WAY Search by name, browse by activity or knot type, filter your library, save favourites, and build custom lists. Use the Downloaded filter to find the 3D knots you have saved for offline learning. Explore fishing and fly-fishing knots; camping and bushcraft knots; climbing, rescue, and firefighting knots; boating, sailing, and marine knots; arborist, hoisting, and rigging knots; scouting knots and lashings; plus necktie knots, shoelaces, household, utility, decorative, and specialty ropework. Learn essentials such as the Bowline, Clove Hitch, Figure Eight, Sheet Bend, Taut-Line Hitch, Trucker’s Hitch, Prusik, and Munter Hitch—plus hundreds of specialized bends, bindings, friction hitches, lashings, loops, splices, stopper knots, and quick-release knots. KEY FEATURES • 300+ knots and growing • True interactive 3D knot models • Rotate, zoom, scrub, reverse, pause, and change speed • Guided KnotFINDER recommendations with explanations • Offline access to downloaded 3D knot resources • Interactive scenes and practical use guidance • Rope-colour controls and left-handed mode • Favourites, custom lists, search, filters, and related knots • Expert guides and video tutorials from The Bear Essentials • One-time purchase with no ads or subscriptions • No data collected • Apple Family Sharing Made for beginners and experienced knot tyers alike. Learn. Craft. Explore. Safety note: Knot IQ is an educational reference. For climbing, rescue, arborist, marine, and other safety-critical uses, follow qualified instruction, inspect your equipment, and use the procedures required for your activity.

Screenshots

Segla4 screens
Knot IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Knot IQ at every 2 weeks against Segla's every 7 months. Knot IQ also leads on chart position (#2 vs unranked). Segla's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Segla costs $0.99 and Knot IQ $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Segla ships an update every 7 months, Knot IQ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Segla versus Knot IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeglaKnot IQ
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating—4.8 (255 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—255 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#2 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB879 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdomesticusdevelopThe Bear Essentials Co. LTD

Bugs and requests

Segla

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Knot IQ

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Animations not playing properly
  • Knots not loading or showing as unavailable
  • Inconsistent UI behavior and crashes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to download knots individually
  • Native UI for better user experience
  • Offline mode as an opt-in feature

In-app purchases

None

Segla

No in-app purchases

None

Knot IQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Segla free?
Segla costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knot IQ free?
Knot IQ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Segla or Knot IQ have ads?
Neither Segla nor Knot IQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Segla or Knot IQ?
Segla ships an update every 7 months, and Knot IQ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Segla was updated on October 27, 2026 and Knot IQ on October 28, 2026.

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