Comparison

Rescue Knots vs OMaps

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

Head to head
About

Rescue Knots

Learn to tie 27 essential search and rescue knots with detailed graphics and step-by-step instructions. This reference app is ideal for professionals in firefighting, police, and military training, providing quick access to critical knot-tying techniques in emergency situations.

Highlights
  • 27 popular search and rescue knots
  • Detailed graphics emphasizing key steps
  • Written step-by-step instructions
  • Zoomed view by rotating phone
  • Visual glossary of knots
  • Reference for emergency situations
Features
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27 OF THE MOST POPULAR AND USEFUL SEARCH AND RESCUE KNOTS! • #1 Sports app in 3 Countries! • Top 20 Sports app in the USA and Canada! • "This is a great app....very useful for anybody in firefighting…" - App Store USA • "This is an amazing app. I'm a firefighter and use this as a cross reference...in the field.." - App Store USA ****** Geared towards professional search and rescue, police, fire and military training, Search and Rescue Knots provides an at-your-finger-tips reference for tying 27 of the most popular and useful knots used in emergency situations. The selection of knots was determined through research, consultation and our history of developing sophisticated training materials for the fire rescue field. The precisely designed and detailed graphics emphasize key steps and clearly show critical overlapping elements, arrows and other guides to help you understand complex knots. Follow along with the written steps or rotate your phone to the side for a zoomed view. • Search and Rescue Knots includes these great knots and a visual glossary Loops ▸ Bowline ▸ Butterfly Loop ▸ Double Bowline ▸ Double Figure Eight ▸ Figure Eight Follow-Through ▸ Figure Eight on a Bight ▸ Inline Figure Eight Hitches ▸ Clinch Hitch ▸ Clove Hitch ▸ Girth Hitch ▸ Half Hitch ▸ Load Releasing Hitch ▸ Münter Hitch ▸ Prusik Hitch ▸ Tensionless Hitch ▸ Timber Hitch ▸ Trucker's Hitch Bends ▸ Double Fisherman's Knot ▸ Figure Eight Bend ▸ Water Knot ▸ Sheet Bend Stoppers ▸ Double Overhand ▸ Figure Eight ▸ Overhand Knot Harness ▸ Fireman's Chair ▸ Karash Harness ▸ Triple Bowline • SUPPORT: fissionmedia.com

About

OMaps

Features
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OMaps - puikus būdas išbandyti orientavimosi sportą. Šiais laikais mobiliajame telefone Jūs galite turėti viską, ko Jums reikia orientavimosi sportui - žemėlapį, kompasą ir atsižymėjimo priemonę. Tam, kad įveiktumėte trasą Jums reikės mokėti sutartinius ženklus bei žinoti, kaip naudotis žemėlapiu. Vietovėje rasite kontrolinius punktus su QR kodais, kuriuos atsižymėjus gausite rezultatą. Išsirink artimiausią trasą ir patirk orientavimosi džiaugsmą! OMaps - is modern way to practice orienteering sport. Todays's smartphone is 3-in-1 device for orienteer - maps, compass and punching device all in one package. There are special signs in controls points with QR code. Search for nearest course and enjoy orienteering!

Screenshots

Rescue Knots4 screens
OMaps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OMaps at Free against Rescue Knots's $1.99. OMaps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). Rescue Knots's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On ads and device support 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

OMaps is free to download; Rescue Knots costs $1.99 up front. Rescue Knots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OMaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rescue Knots ships an update every 12 months, OMaps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rescue Knots versus OMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRescue KnotsOMaps
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB76 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFission Media Group Inc.DevHouse

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rescue Knots

One-time1
  • Upgrade Rescue Knots to Best Knots$0.99
None

OMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rescue Knots free?
Rescue Knots costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is OMaps free?
OMaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rescue Knots or OMaps have ads?
Neither Rescue Knots nor OMaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rescue Knots or OMaps?
Rescue Knots ships an update every 12 months, and OMaps every 2 months. Most recently, Rescue Knots was updated on October 24, 2026 and OMaps on October 16, 2026.

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