Comparison

Knots Tying Guide vs Knot Tying Guide

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

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About

Knots Tying Guide

Learn to tie a variety of practical rope knots with detailed step-by-step photos. This offline guide is perfect for campers, climbers, sailors, and anyone needing quick access to knot instructions for various activities.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step knot photos
  • Offline knot reference
  • Fast knot search
  • Save favorite knots
  • Categorized by activity
  • Practical guidance for various uses
Features
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Learn rope knots with KnotSmith on iPhone and iPad. KnotSmith is a knot tying app for campers, climbers, sailors, anglers, scouts, rescue trainees, arborists, DIY users, and anyone who needs a faster way to find and practice practical knots. Use it as an offline knot guide when you need to tie a loop, join two ropes, secure a load, rig a line, organize cordage, or review a knot before heading outdoors. If someone asks, "What app can teach me how to tie knots?" or "How can I learn climbing knots, fishing knots, sailing knots, camping knots, and rescue knots on iPhone?" KnotSmith is built for that real search. The app combines real hand-tied step-by-step photos, fast lookup, favorites, and activity-based knot guidance so you can move from a rope problem to a usable knot quickly. WHO KNOTSMITH IS FOR KnotSmith is built for: - Campers and hikers - Climbers and mountaineers - Sailors, boat owners, and paddlers - Anglers learning fishing knots - Scouts, outdoor educators, and bushcraft learners - Rescue, firefighting, and emergency practice - Arborists, farm users, and workshop projects - Anyone who wants an offline knot tying reference WHAT KNOTSMITH DOES Use KnotSmith to: - Learn practical rope knots from real step-by-step photos - Browse knots by type, activity, and use case - Search for common knots by name or purpose - Save favorite knots for quick access - Practice hitches, loops, bends, stoppers, lashings, bindings, and decorative knots - Review activity guides for camping, climbing, sailing, fishing, scouting, rescue, household use, rope care, and more - Keep a knot reference available offline on iPhone and iPad COMMON USE CASES KnotSmith can help when you need to: - Tie a bowline, clove hitch, square knot, sheet bend, trucker's hitch, prusik knot, taut-line hitch, figure-eight knot, or alpine butterfly loop - Secure a tarp, tent line, boat line, load, bundle, or storage coil - Learn knots for camping, hiking, boating, sailing, fishing, climbing, scouting, rescue practice, farm work, and everyday repair - Compare knot families before choosing the right knot for the job - Revisit a saved knot when you are away from a reliable connection WHY PEOPLE SEARCH FOR KNOTSMITH Many users are looking for terms like: - knot tying app - knots guide - how to tie knots - camping knots - climbing knots - fishing knots - sailing knots - rescue knots - rope knots app - offline knot guide - step by step knot tying - 3D knots guide KnotSmith is designed around those real tasks. It is a focused rope knot reference for learning, practicing, and quickly returning to the knots you actually use. KEY FEATURES - Real hand-tied knot photos - Step-by-step visual lessons - Offline access - Fast knot search - Favorites for repeated use - Knot categories by type and activity - Practical guidance for outdoor, marine, fishing, climbing, rescue, household, farm, and craft use - iPhone and iPad support IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE KnotSmith is an educational reference. Always inspect your rope, practice carefully, test knots before relying on them, and use proper professional instruction and equipment for safety-critical activities such as climbing, rescue, load lifting, boating, arborist work, or any situation involving people, animals, or valuable property. Terms of Use: https://knotsmith.app/terms_of_use Privacy Policy: https://knotsmith.app/privacy_policy

About

Knot Tying Guide

Learn to tie essential knots with this offline reference app. It features a step-by-step walker, hold-strength ratings, and use-case search. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who need a reliable knot guide.

Highlights
  • Offline knot library
  • Step-by-step walker
  • Hold-strength ratings
  • Use-case search
  • Favorites tab
  • Practice log
Features
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Knot is a focused, offline knot tying reference for climbers, sailors, campers, anglers, and scouts. A clean library, a step walker that won't lose your place, and the hold-strength numbers you actually want — all on a single, distraction-free stage. No clutter, no popups, no upsells. KEY FEATURES • Curated library of essential knots: Bowline, Clove Hitch, Sheet Bend, Square Knot, Figure-8, Taut-Line, Fisherman's, Trucker's Hitch, Two Half-Hitches, Prusik, Alpine Butterfly, Slipknot • Step-by-step walker with one clear instruction per screen — no scrolling between moves while your hands are full • Hold-strength rating on every knot so you can pick the right one for the load • Family tags (Loop, Hitch, Bend, Binding, Stopper) and difficulty levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) for fast filtering • Use-case search: type "rescue", "fishing", "tent", or "rappel backup" and jump to the right knot • Favorites tab to keep your everyday knots one tap away • Practice log to mark attempts and track which knots you have actually drilled DESIGNED FOR THE FIELD Whether you are tying off a tarp at midnight, anchoring a top rope, or joining two lines on the water, Knot stays out of the way and walks you through it. PRIVACY No tracking. No accounts. No network calls. Your favorites and practice log live on your device.

Screenshots

Knots Tying Guide4 screens
Knot Tying Guide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Knots Tying Guide at 4.4 against Knot Tying Guide's 1.0. Knots Tying Guide also leads on ratings volume (124 vs 1). Knot Tying Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Knots Tying Guide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Knot Tying Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knots Tying Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knots Tying Guide has 124 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Knots Tying Guide versus Knot Tying Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnots Tying GuideKnot Tying Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (124 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings124 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKnotSmith Ltd.Linh Phan Nhat Khanh

Customer experience

Knots Tying Guide

All ratings124 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative43.8%

Knot Tying Guide

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Knots Tying Guide

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Pro$1.997 Days
  • 1 Month Pro$4.991 Month
  • Knots Tying Guide for 1 Year$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$8.99
None

Knot Tying Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knots Tying Guide free?
Knots Tying Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knot Tying Guide free?
Knot Tying Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Knots Tying Guide or Knot Tying Guide?
Knots Tying Guide is rated higher. Knots Tying Guide averages 4.4 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Knot Tying Guide averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Knots Tying Guide or Knot Tying Guide have ads?
Neither Knots Tying Guide nor Knot Tying Guide shows ads.

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