Comparison

SMART BMS Pro vs Knot Now

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

Head to head
About

SMART BMS Pro

Connect to and manage lithium battery packs via Bluetooth. Monitor battery status, set protection parameters with password access, and receive fault alarms. Ideal for users needing detailed battery pack oversight.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connection for battery packs
  • Real-time battery status monitoring
  • Set and secure protection parameters
  • Monitor battery fault alarms
  • Password protection for modifications
Features
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Detailed Functional Description 1. Unique Bluetooth name ensures accurate connection and management of corresponding lithium battery packs; 2. Visually query and manage battery information, allowing users to query the status of each battery string and replace or maintain abnormal batteries; 3. Securely set and access battery protection parameters. Users can set parameters and enter a password to modify them; 4. Monitor battery fault alarms, displaying the current fault and the number of faults;

About

Knot Now

Learn to tie over 200 knots with interactive 3D animations and step-by-step lessons. Organized by real-world use, it offers detailed comparisons and offline access for all your knot-tying needs.

Highlights
  • 225+ knots with 3D animations
  • Step-by-step lessons
  • Organized by real-world use
  • Offline functionality
  • Knot comparison tool
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Knot Now is an offline field guide to 225 knots, animated in 3D, with step-by-step lessons you can follow at your own pace. BROWSE BY REAL-WORLD USE Knots are organized into camping, climbing, boating, fishing, rescue, arborist, pioneering, decorative, and rope care, plus a curated Essentials set of the eight knots worth learning first. Search by name, use, or classic reference number (ABoK). LEARN STEP BY STEP Every knot has a slow, scrubbable 3D animation you can rotate, zoom, and play back at 0.5x-2x speed, paired with plain-language steps. Jump a step at a time, or drag the timeline to any point in the tie. KNOW THE TRADEOFFS Each knot lists what it is good for, its strengths, and what to watch out for, plus a one-tap comparison against a similar alternative for when two knots do almost the same job. CAST TO A BIGGER SCREEN Send any lesson to a nearby TV or Mac over AirPlay. The lesson video is generated on your device — nothing is uploaded anywhere. TRACK YOUR OWN PROGRESS Mark knots as favorites, add them to a practice list, or mark them mastered, and keep field notes on any knot. Everything stays on your device. Knot Now works fully offline. No account, no sign-in, and no network connection required. For any knot used in climbing, rescue, arborist work, or another life-safety context, verify the finished knot and technique with a qualified instructor. The animations are a learning aid, not a substitute for training.

Screenshots

SMART BMS Pro4 screens
Knot Now3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMART BMS Pro at 2.0 against Knot Now's 1.0. SMART BMS Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMART BMS Pro holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMART BMS Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, Knot Now every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SMART BMS Pro versus Knot Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART BMS ProKnot Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer所兵 邱Amol Srivastava

Customer experience

SMART BMS Pro

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

Knot Now

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

In-app purchases

None

SMART BMS Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Knot Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMART BMS Pro free?
SMART BMS Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knot Now free?
Knot Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMART BMS Pro or Knot Now?
SMART BMS Pro is rated higher. SMART BMS Pro averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Knot Now averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SMART BMS Pro or Knot Now have ads?
Neither SMART BMS Pro nor Knot Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART BMS Pro or Knot Now?
SMART BMS Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and Knot Now every 6 weeks. Most recently, SMART BMS Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Knot Now on October 28, 2026.

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