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Knot IQ - The Bear Essentials

by The Bear Essentials Co. LTD

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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  • Price: $4.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

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4.8 239 ratings · App Store

  1. 5/5The animations rock and are worth figuring out the download!

    Don’t be discouraged by the download process. Just turn off your screen’s auto lock feature for the download and turn it back on after. It took my phone about 45 min to download the app, but now it’s installed for offline use when I’m out in the mountains and really need some knots. The animations are ELITE! You can pause, rotate in 3 dimensions, speed them up, slow them down, slide the progression tab so you see them tied in reverse if you want. There has never been a better way to visualize how to tie a knot. Being a knot, hitch, and bend junkie, I love the look on people’s faces when you transform a rope into a multitool. You’ll hear phrases like “How the heck did you do that” and “Wait, show me that again”. Knots are so useful There are a few bugs to work out with the app, but I’m confident they’ll be fixed. I’ve learned that patience is worth it.

    C@nuu6 · 31 Jul 2026

  2. 3/5Amazing but glitchy

    This will be a five-star app when all the glitches are sorted out, but in its current state it's hardly usable! It frequently freezes up when scrolling through the knot lists, and the only thing to do in that case is shut down the app and relaunch it, losing your scrolling progress. I've also had it freeze during knot display in such a way that prevented me from even turning off my phone screen—in this case, double-tapping the power button to bring up my wallet gave me the escape I needed to shut down the app. If this were most any other app I had paid money for and I was dealing with crashes like this, I would be giving a one-star review and furiously requesting a refund. It is a testament to how well this app presents its knots—and organizes them so you can find the right knot for the job—that I have still given it a three star review. Hands down the best knot-tying resource I've seen yet, which is why the crashes are so distressing! After that gets sorted out, I have just one feature request: a button to mirror knots, just in case they're being tied left-handed or the line is going the opposite way around the anchor for whatever reason.

    Mrjcowman · 31 Jul 2026

  3. 2/5Great Scott! 3.62GB!

    While the app adequately teaches knot tying and it has some nice features like custom categories, there are a number of issues I have with it. First, Let’s talk about the elephant in the room… literally. This app is huge. It takes up more space on my phone than any other app save my Photos library. If they double the number of knots in the app as they have indicated they plan to do, we are talking over 7GB! Second, The app claims it can be used offline. This isn’t entirely true. I was recently on a flight and while my phone was in airplane mode with no internet, the animations load, but the knot info does not display and I get an eternally loading spinner. Third, when the app is first used you have to wait 15 minutes for the content to download and you have to babysit the download and make sure your phone doesn’t go to sleep. Then if there is a content update, you have to babysit it again to make sure the update completes. If it doesn’t complete you have to start over which is very frustrating. I consider an app offline if it works completely without internet. Since the knot info won’t load without internet and internet access is required for knot updates, I consider the developer’s claim of “offline” false. Fourth, if downloaded on an iPad, the app is just a zoomed in and pixelated version of the iPhone app and is not optimized for iPad and landscape mode isn’t an option either. Fifth, the Search button often does nothing when pressed. Sixth, some of the categories are pretty weak. For example the fishing category only has 4 knots and I don’t think anyone uses the double fisherman’s bend for fishing despite its name. Seventh, the app is slightly slow to load the animations on my iPhone 15 Pro and is much worse on my older iPad and occasionally the app will crash.

    goteam28 · 31 Jul 2026

  4. 5/5Thank You

    A superb knot instructional guide app. This app has so many different knots and I thought I had seen most of them. Plus, I love how you can move the animation frame by frame or whatever you’d call it. The whole interface and just the app overall is really wonderful in my opinion. Also, I cannot thank the developer enough not only for this awesome resource on tying so many different knots. But, also I am incredibly thankful to you for selling this app for one fair price and with no data collection, or subscription garbage. Thanks so much for all of that and God bless. I’ll always support rad and ethical developers like this. I own quite a few different knot applications and this is by far the best and most comprehensive in my opinion. Thank you, again.

    Joshua D. · 31 Jul 2026

  5. 5/5Amazing! Read further…

    One time app purchase for a lifetime? Finally an app that is useful without a subscription. More app developers need to take note. This app is amazing. I have been camping, hiking, long distance hiking, and in the outdoors for over 40 years. I learned my initial knots from leaders in my Scout group by a hands on approach. This app takes the same approach to learning by tapping into each person’s modality of learning. What is most interesting is that there are knots that I have not experienced which are featured in this app. What a great tool to learn something new and practical.

    Roman on the Grid · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

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  • 2.0.5

    1) FASTER SPEED and SMOOTHER UI 2) 3 New Categories Added (Beginners, Dj's Favourites, Essential Knots) 3) Category Descriptions Added 4) Adjustable font size (in settings menu) 5) Continuous Looped Animations Option (In Settings Menu) 6) Additional Knots 7) Minor Fixes

  • 2.0.6

    We've listened to all your feedback and started implementing upgrades! (Along with adding 16 NEW Knots) [We're updating every 2 weeks] 1) Added Heart/My List to animation page 2) Increased text size and revamped the lists to be larger 3) Added increased scroll speed and a scroll bar to the "Complete List" section 4) Revamped the Rotation Controls 5) Fixed many more [minor] glitches and UI issues. The 17 NEW KNOTS ADDED: Alpine Coil Anti-Twist Coil Becket Hitch Butterfly End Loop Butterfly Hank (With Button) Continuous Jam Hitch Exploding Paracord Wrap Forearm Coil (Long Rope) High Point Hitch Kalmyk Loop Knot Paracord Wrap (Long Hank) Paracord Wrap (short Hank) Sheet Bend (Slipped) Slim Beauty Knot Snake Knot Zeppelin End Loop

  • 2.0.7

    More Upgrades & Fixes - (Bi-Weekly Updates!) 1) NEW Sharing Feature - to easily share knots with friends 2) Added Filters to the Complete list and Favourites Tab 3) Improved Search Features 4) Added Forward/Back tabs on each knot so you can scroll through lists easily. 5) Now Working Fullscreen on IPAD 6) Small UI and Glitch Fixes

  • 2.10.0

    New Knot Added: Berluti Knot (Shoelace) 4 Knot Reworks: West Country Whipping Double Surgeon's Knot Triple Surgeons Knot Falconer's Knot Minor Updates and UI Fixes

  • 2.11.0

    3 New Knots: -Double Slip Knot (Shoelace) -Double Wrap Knot (Shoelace) -Turqouise Turtle Knot (Shoelace) 4 Reworked Knots: -FG Knot -Snake Knot -Berluti Knot -Arbor Knot Added New! FAQ Page New! UI+Image for Terminology Page +Small UI and Glitch Fixes

  • 2.11.1

    Hotfix on Type Page Not Working

  • 2.12.0

    9 New Knots Added: OXO Hitch Swiss Seat Soft Shackle Cossack Knot Capuchin Slipped Bowline Siberian Hitch (Method 2) French Bowline Alpine Coil Knot Reworks: Slim Beauty Knot New UI Additions FAQ Additions and UI Change Shoelace Category is Added Household Category is Added Terminology Page Fixes

  • 2.12.1

    Fix for minor bugs from 2.12.0 Additional Knot Kalmyk Loop (Hand Method)

  • 2.13.0

    4 New Knots Added: • ⁠Turle Knot (fishing) • ⁠Bowline (Edward’s) • ⁠Diamond Knot (Lanyard) • ⁠Exploding High Post Hitch UI fixes 1) Home Page scroll fix 2) Fixed Splash Screen “X” glitch 3) Knot Variations text cutoff fixed. 4) Terminology text cutoff fixed. 5) Thumbnails fixed on favourites scree

  • 2.1.7

    More Upgrades & Fixes - (Bi-Weekly Updates!) 1) NEW Sharing Feature - to easily share knots with friends 2) Added Filters to the Complete list and Favourites Tab 3) Improved Search Features 4) Added Forward/Back tabs on each knot so you can scroll through lists easily. 5) Now Working Fullscreen on IPAD 6) Small UI and Glitch Fixes

  • 2.7.1

    search optimization

  • 2.8.0

    New Knots • Trucker's Hitch (Slipery half hitch version) • Trilene Knot • Sylvain Bowline • Portuguese Bowline • Pitzen Knot • Pile Hitch • Long Release Hitch • Fireman's Chair • Crabber's Knot • Bowline (Snap Method) • Bait/Egg Loop • Axle Hitch Optimized Knots • Spider Hitch • Exploding Paracord Wrap • Alpine Coil •Added Safety/Security • Reformatted “Knot Info” • Revamped Favourites / My List Page • Added Update Change Log • Added Fullscreen mode toggle for Android Phones

  • 2.9.0

    New Knots • Arbor Knot • Bowline (Scott's Locked) • Capstan Knot • Bowline (Cowboy Method) • Interactive image Tab You can click & zoom in on the image to help find what knot to use.

  • 3.0.0

    Version 3.0 Update: • Added support for Spanish, French, and German NOTE: this is in BETA, please help submit feedback on them if you can! • More languages coming soon

  • 3.1

    Update: Improved Search + Search by ABOK Number. 7 New Knots Added: Alberto Knot Barrel Bend Michoacan Hitch Painter’s Hitch Bull Hitch (Method 3) Bull Hitch (Method 2) Bull Hitch Fixes: Scroll Sensitivity Adjusted Faster Loading Times Added a Close App button

  • 3.2

    17 NEW Knots Added - New "Neckties" Category - New “Fishing” Interactive Scene - Improved UI - New Interactive Terminology Page - Many small fixes and improvements New Knots: Half Windsor Knot (Necktie) Full Windsor Knot (Necktie) Four in Hand (Necktie) GT Knot Trucker's Hitch (Cow Hitch Variant) Ian Knot (Fast Shoelace Knot) Double Column Tie Single Column Tie (Quick Release) Single Column Tie Tarp Corner Quick Release Exploding Release Knot Alpine Butterfly (Hand Method) Floor Lashing Bowline (Single Handed) Somerville Bowline Exploding Sheepshank Hitch Ashley Mid-Line Loop Marlinspike Ladder

  • 3.2.1

    17 NEW Knots Added - New "Neckties" Category - New “Fishing” Interactive Scene - Improved UI - New Interactive Terminology Page - Many small fixes and improvements New Knots: Half Windsor Knot (Necktie) Full Windsor Knot (Necktie) Four in Hand (Necktie) GT Knot Trucker's Hitch (Cow Hitch Variant) Ian Knot (Fast Shoelace Knot) Double Column Tie Single Column Tie (Quick Release) Single Column Tie Tarp Corner Quick Release Exploding Release Knot Alpine Butterfly (Hand Method) Floor Lashing Bowline (Single Handed) Somerville Bowline Exploding Sheepshank Hitch Ashley Mid-Line Loop Marlinspike Ladder

  • 3.3.0

    NEW ADDITION: “Knot Finder” - Our brand new tool to find the right knot for the job! 11 New knots Kelvin Knot (Necktie) Bears Grip (Dual Anchor) Net Making Cross Knot Trinity Loop 3 Loop Snap Bowline Airplane Hitch Ring Hitch Outlaw Tarp Hitch Highwayman Hitch (Tarp Corner) Jungle Knots Tugboat B (Double Wrap) Fixes: Fullscreen mode glitch Knot info display glitch Animation Speed Slider ABOK search improvement

  • 3.3.1

    NEW ADDITION: “Knot Finder” - Our brand new tool to find the right knot for the job! 11 New knots Kelvin Knot (Necktie) Bears Grip (Dual Anchor) Net Making Cross Knot Trinity Loop 3 Loop Snap Bowline Airplane Hitch Ring Hitch Outlaw Tarp Hitch Highwayman Hitch (Tarp Corner) Jungle Knots Tugboat B (Double Wrap) Fixes: Fullscreen mode glitch Knot info display glitch Animation Speed Slider ABOK search improvement

  • 3.4.0

    Big UI Update! -We’ve built in a new look to the app, with improved images and user experience. -Added a “Download All” to each individual category and type. -Added Short Descriptions on each knot so you can see what they do from main pages. -Added Info tabs so you can see info on the knot without going into the animation. 4 New Knots: Ezelius Hitch Knut Hitch Bobber Stop Knot Double Ring Hitch More Improvements and Glitch Fixes

  • 3.5.0

    Big update!! *2 New Languages!* Italian Filipino *Performance Boost!* • Faster app load and instant language switching • Sprites and knot data load noticeably faster • ⁠Many small fixes done *6 New Knots:* • Canadian Jam Lashing (Mors Kochanski) • Sliding Gear Toggle (FCA) • Precipice Knot • Net Knot #2 — Modified Square Knot • JRB Hitch (Exploding) • Simple Neck Tie *IMPORTANT — REDOWNLOAD YOUR 3D KNOTS:* We've reworked the 3D animations on 26 knots. To see the new animations, please delete your downloaded 3D files and redownload them. *26 Reworked 3D Animations:* • The Bowline • Taut Line Hitch • Clove Hitch • Canadian Jam Knot (Arbor Knot) • Rolling Hitch • Figure Eight Bend • Square Knot / Reef Knot • Constrictor Knot • Flat Overhand Bend • Highwayman's Hitch • Vice Versa Bend • Timber Hitch • Round Turn and Two-Half Hitches • Butchers Knot • Farrimond Friction Hitch • Simple Simon Bend • Perfection Loop / Angler's Loop • Midshipman's Hitch • Blake's Hitch • Transom Knot • Sheepshank • Heaving Line Knot • Double Overhand Stopper • Double Dragon Bend • Estar Stopper Knot

  • 3.6.0

    Version 3.6 Added another New Language! - Polish Massive 3D Refresh! - 27 more knots reworked with fresh 3D animations - 7 brand-new knots added - Improved translation coverage for KnotFINDER and Neck Tie Knots New & Improved: - New "3D Downloads" tab in Settings lets you refresh your downloaded knots anytime - Drag to reorder knots within your lists — and reorder the lists themselves - Quick-remove knots from lists with a swipe (no more entering edit mode first) - Words now appear directly in the input box as you type 7 New Knots: - Cow Hitch Handcuff Knot - Simple Simon (Under) - Running Highwayman's Hitch (Exploding) - Bowline with a Bight - Prusik Zip Tie (FCA) - Venus Fly Trap Zip Tie (FCA) - Spiral Hitch Handle Wrap IMPORTANT — REDOWNLOAD YOUR 3D KNOTS: You can now refresh your downloaded knots easily from the "3D Downloads" tab in the settings menu. 27 Reworked 3D Animations: Becket Hitch (Slipped), Hunter's Bend, Figure Eight Slip Knot, Figure Eight Bend (Sliding), Alpine Butterfly Bend, Zeppelin Loop, Double Sheet Bend, Sheet Bend, Figure Eight Follow Through (Around Object), Water Bowline, Running Bowline, Double Bowline, Bowline with Yosemite Finish, Eskimo Bowline, Buntline Hitch, Buntline Hitch (Slipped), Lapp Knot - Synching Knot Version, Tensionless Hitch (Carabiner), Tensionless Hitch (Two Half Hitches), Adjustable Grip Hitch, Constrictor Knot (Slipped), Clove Hitch (Mid Line), Reever Bend, Ground Line Hitch (Slipped), Ground Line Hitch, Corned Beef and Salt Pork Knot, Magnus Hitch

  • 3.6.1 Patch

    Version 3.6.1 Patch: -Fixed Issue with Freezing -Small Glitch Patches From the Last update: Added another New Language! - Polish Massive 3D Refresh! - 27 more knots reworked with fresh 3D animations - 7 brand-new knots added - Improved translation coverage for KnotFINDER and Neck Tie Knots New & Improved: - New "3D Downloads" tab in Settings lets you refresh your downloaded knots anytime - Drag to reorder knots within your lists — and reorder the lists themselves - Quick-remove knots from lists with a swipe (no more entering edit mode first) - Words now appear directly in the input box as you type 7 New Knots: - Cow Hitch Handcuff Knot - Simple Simon (Under) - Running Highwayman's Hitch (Exploding) - Bowline with a Bight - Prusik Zip Tie (FCA) - Venus Fly Trap Zip Tie (FCA) - Spiral Hitch Handle Wrap IMPORTANT — REDOWNLOAD YOUR 3D KNOTS: You can now refresh your downloaded knots easily from the "3D Downloads" tab in the settings menu. 27 Reworked 3D Animations: Becket Hitch (Slipped), Hunter's Bend, Figure Eight Slip Knot, Figure Eight Bend (Sliding), Alpine Butterfly Bend, Zeppelin Loop, Double Sheet Bend, Sheet Bend, Figure Eight Follow Through (Around Object), Water Bowline, Running Bowline, Double Bowline, Bowline with Yosemite Finish, Eskimo Bowline, Buntline Hitch, Buntline Hitch (Slipped), Lapp Knot - Synching Knot Version, Tensionless Hitch (Carabiner), Tensionless Hitch (Two Half Hitches), Adjustable Grip Hitch, Constrictor Knot (Slipped), Clove Hitch (Mid Line), Reever Bend, Ground Line Hitch (Slipped), Ground Line Hitch, Corned Beef and Salt Pork Knot, Magnus Hitch

  • 3.7.0

    * New Splicing category. * Portuguese language support. * Sort & Filter for downloaded 3D knots. * Download Favourites Only for 3D models. * Remove All Downloaded 3D Knots option. * Smarter knot search with typo tolerance. * more minor improvements Major Fix * Improved app stability and performance. * Fixed Freezing and Glitching issue. 14 New Knots * Matthew Walker (1 & 2 Strand) * Pratt Necktie * Hayward Hitch * Single Handed Clove Hitch * Catalyst Hitch * Rock Sling * Trucker's Hitch (Auto Locking Cow Hitch) * Retrieval Knot * Angler's Loop on a Bight * Manger Hitch * Short Splice * Eye Splice * Back Splice.

  • 3.7.1 · 17 Jul 2026

    Speed increases and bug fixes! * The App is now faster than before * ⁠The IOS freezing bug is now officially FIXED * ⁠The favourites page sensitive click / swipe is now FIXED Thank you to everyone who wrote in and worked with me to fix these bugs.

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