Joint Electronic Library vs Army Knots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Joint Electronic Library
Access a comprehensive collection of official U.S. Army publications and resources. This application simplifies the retrieval of important documents and information from the Joint Electronic Library.
- Access Joint Electronic Library
- Official U.S. Army app
- Simplified publication access
- Comprehensive resource collection
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*** This has been branded as an Official U.S. Army app *** This app was designed to make it easier to access the Joint Electronic Library and its publications.
Army Knots
Master essential knots for military training and survival with interactive 3D models and step-by-step instructions. This app provides offline access to a comprehensive knot library, allowing users to track their progress and easily find the knots they need.
- Extensive knot library
- Rotatable 3D knot models
- Step-by-step instructions
- Offline access
- Mastered knots tracking
- Knot search functionality
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Army Knots is the ultimate knot tying app designed for the modern soldier! Master the essential knots required for Army Ranger and Army Sapper training. Whether you're a military professional, an outdoor enthusiast, or just someone looking to enhance their survival skills, this app has you covered. With Army Knots, you can avoid the dreaded "no-go" due to not knowing the required knots during your evaluations or training exercises. Key Features: - Knot Library: Explore an extensive collection of knots that are crucial for Army Ranger and Army Sapper mountaineering training. From basic bends to complex hitches, we've got you covered! - Rotatable 3D Views: Visualize and study each knot in stunning detail with our interactive 3D models. Rotate and zoom to see the knots from every angle, ensuring you'll never miss a crucial step. - Step-by-Step Instructions: Follow clear and concise, step-by-step instructions that make learning and mastering these knots a breeze. Checkpoints verify you've tied the knot correctly. - Offline Access: Access your knots in remote locations without internet. Army Knots is fully functional offline, so you'll always have the knowledge you need, right at your fingertips. - Mastered Knots and Search Functionality: Mark knots as "Mastered" for easy reference, tracking your progress in knot-tying proficiency. Locate the knot you need swiftly with our efficient search functionality, searching across common names and synonyms. - Regular Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest knot techniques and recommendations from the military community. Our dedicated team is committed to keeping the app current and accurate. - NO PERMISSIONS REQUIRED! Army Knots is the ultimate companion for anyone aiming to elevate their knot-tying abilities. Download now to master the art of knot-tying and stand prepared for any situation requiring indispensable knot expertise. Hooah!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Army Knots at 89% against Joint Electronic Library's 0%. Army Knots also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). Joint Electronic Library's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Army Knots holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Army Knots has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Joint Electronic Library's written reviews are positive against 89% of Army Knots's.
Joint Electronic Library ships an update every 14 months, Army Knots every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Joint Electronic Library | Army Knots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 89.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TRADOC Mobile | Nynix |
Customer experience
Joint Electronic Library
Army Knots
Bugs and requests
Joint Electronic Library
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Army Knots
Reported bugs
1 issue- Some users had trouble tightening the knots
Requested features
3 requests- Add more knot options
- Ability to practice tying knots on-screen
- Provide more background information on each knot
In-app purchases
Joint Electronic Library
No in-app purchases
Army Knots
No in-app purchases
Questions
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