# Knots Tying Guide vs Climbing Essentials

The clearest difference is price: Knots Tying Guide at Free against Climbing Essentials's $4.99. Knots Tying Guide also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (124 vs 2). Climbing Essentials's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Knots Tying Guide is free to download; Climbing Essentials costs $4.99 up front. Knots Tying Guide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Climbing Essentials asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knots Tying Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knots Tying Guide has 124 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knots Tying Guide | Climbing Essentials |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knots-tying-guide-knotsmith/id6746566076/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climbing-essentials-knots/id6760140778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 63 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KnotSmith Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817434588) | [Austin Michie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610802348) |

## What reviewers say

### Knots Tying Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knots-tying-guide-knotsmith/id6746566076)

Master over 100 essential knots with a 3D animated visual guide. Features step-by-step tutorials for climbing, sailing, fishing, and more. Works offline, providing clear, real-photo demonstrations for perfect knot tying.

**Highlights:** 3D visual learning with animated-style progression, Real, professional hand-tied knot photography, Extensive knot library for climbing, sailing, fishing, and more, Offline functionality, Step-by-step tutorials, Specialized knot guides for various professions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Knots Tying Guide for 1 Year | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $8.99 | one-time |


### Climbing Essentials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climbing-essentials-knots/id6760140778)

This app provides clear, step-by-step visual instructions and explanations for essential climbing knots. It serves as a distraction-free, offline reference for climbers of all levels to learn and review knot tying techniques for various climbing situations.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step visual knot guides, Explanations of common knot uses, Offline access to all knot guides, Distraction-free design, Covers essential climbing knots, Fast loading and easy navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knots Tying Guide free?

Knots Tying Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Climbing Essentials free?

Climbing Essentials costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Knots Tying Guide or Climbing Essentials?

Knots Tying Guide is rated higher. Knots Tying Guide averages 4.4 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Climbing Essentials averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Knots Tying Guide or Climbing Essentials have ads?

Neither Knots Tying Guide nor Climbing Essentials shows ads.

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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.*