Comparison

Knots Master Pro vs KnotStep

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

Head to head
About

Knots Master Pro

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
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Knots Master:Learn how to tie over 180 knots with our easy-to-follow, animated tutorials. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knotter, Knots Master has something to teach you. Features: Over 180+ animated tutorials, covering a wide range of knots, from the simple overhand knot to the complex bowline. Step-by-step instructions, with clear visuals and easy-to-follow text. Safety tips, to help you tie knots safely and securely. Search and filtering, to find the knot you're looking for quickly and easily. Offline access, so you can learn knots even when you don't have an internet connection. Learn knots from anywhere Knots Master is the perfect way to learn knots from anywhere. With its easy-to-follow tutorials and comprehensive coverage of knot types, Knots Master is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to learn how to tie knots. Download Knots Master today and start learning knots like a pro! About Subscription: Subscription Services: Weekly subscription, Monthly subscription, Annual subscription. Subscription Price: Weekly subscription is $1.8/week, Monthly subscription is $2.9/month, Lifetime is $4.9. Payment: Payment will be deducted from user's iTunes account, upon confirmation of purchase by user. Renewal: iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before expiration, after successful charge, the subscription period will be extended by 1 cycle. Cancellation: To cancel subscription, please operate at least 24 hours before the end of current cycle. Go to [Settings] > [iTunes Store and App Store] > [Apple ID] > [Subscriptions], and cancel subscription. Privacy Policy: https://knots-master.netlify.app/knots/privacy/en/ Terms of Service: https://knots-master.netlify.app/knots/terms/en/

About

KnotStep

Learn to tie essential knots with illustrated, step-by-step instructions. This offline guide covers knots for fishing, boating, climbing, and camping, with details on holding strength and usage. Save your favorites and compare knots for specific tasks.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step knot tying instructions
  • Hand-drawn diagrams for each step
  • Holding-strength rating and usage notes
  • Offline functionality
  • Search by name or purpose
  • Save favorite knots to a kit
  • Compare knots by strength and ease
Features
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Tie the right knot for the job, even with no signal. KnotStep is a calm, illustrated guide to 44 knots that matter on the water, on the rock, and at camp. Every knot has clear numbered steps, a hand-drawn diagram for each step, a holding-strength rating, a plain use-it-for line, and an honest watch-out note so you know its limits. Grouped by what you are doing: - Fishing: line to hook, line to line, and reel knots like the Palomar, Improved Clinch, and Blood Knot. - Boating: the Bowline, Cleat Hitch, Clove Hitch, Anchor Bend, and more. - Climbing: the Figure Eight tie in, Double Fisherman's, Prusik, and other essentials. - Camp: the Taut-Line Hitch, Trucker's Hitch, lashings, and quick releases. What you can do: - Follow step-by-step instructions with a diagram drawn for every move. - See each knot's holding strength, difficulty, use, and safety note. - Search by name or by purpose, like anchor, loop, or join. - Save the knots you actually use to your kit, then see your kit's average holding strength and a by-use breakdown. - Compare every knot for a job, ranked by holding strength, so you can pick the strongest or the easiest strong option. - Export a printable Kit Card PDF or a CSV of your saved knots, for the dry bag or the glovebox. Built to work anywhere: - Fully offline. No account, no cloud, no tracking. - Everything stays on your iPhone. Free and Pro: - Free includes the 12 starter knots, three per use, full search, and a starter kit of favorites. - A single one-time purchase unlocks the full 44-knot library, unlimited favorites, and the printable Kit Card PDF and CSV export. No subscription. Knots used for climbing and rescue carry real risk. KnotStep is a reference and learning tool. Learn from a qualified instructor and always have a partner check safety-critical knots.

Screenshots

Knots Master Pro4 screens
KnotStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Knots Master Pro at 4.3 against KnotStep's 1.0. Knots Master Pro also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). KnotStep's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Knots Master Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and KnotStep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knots Master Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knots Master Pro has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knots Master Pro ships an update every 3 months, KnotStep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Knots Master Pro versus KnotStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnots Master ProKnotStep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHyperMind Ltd.InnovaLabWorks

Customer experience

Knots Master Pro

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

KnotStep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Knots Master Pro

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$2.99
  • Lifetime Access$4.99
1 purchases

KnotStep

One-time1
  • KnotStep Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Knots Master Pro free?
Knots Master Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KnotStep free?
KnotStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knots Master Pro or KnotStep?
Knots Master Pro is rated higher. Knots Master Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while KnotStep averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Knots Master Pro or KnotStep have ads?
Neither Knots Master Pro nor KnotStep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knots Master Pro or KnotStep?
Knots Master Pro ships an update every 3 months, and KnotStep every 3 weeks. Most recently, Knots Master Pro was updated on November 4, 2026 and KnotStep on October 31, 2026.

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