Reviews of Animated Knots by Grog

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List of user reviews and ratings for Animated Knots by Grog

Total ratings

4.80 (Rating count: 332)

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Review summary

Animated Knots by Grog is consistently praised as a simple, well-organized pocket reference with engaging knot animations, clear steps, and strong real‑world usefulness for teaching and tasks like sailing, climbing, and rigging. Common drawbacks include outdated content, a desire for more knots and variety, and limited sharing options (social features and App Store links). Overall, it remains a trusted, practical tool, though updates and expansion would keep it current and even more versatile.

Pros

Clear, simple, intuitive organization that makes knots easy to find.
Animations and step-by-step visuals you can scrub forward/back at your own pace.
Extensive library with background information for learning and teaching; a great learning resource.
Pocket, portable reference you can carry and use in real life (sailing, climbing, rigging, disaster recovery).
Highly practical and trusted for hands‑on use and teaching others.

Cons

Content can feel outdated; updates and new knots are needed.
Desire for more knots/variety beyond common ones (e.g., fishing knots, hitches) and fewer duplicates (e.g., many figure‑8 variations).
Notable lack of modern sharing features; needs better social links and App Store review flow (currently only email a friend and iTunes link).
Repetition of certain knots suggests redundancy; would like broader coverage.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.80

All time rating average: 4.80

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-21	Cl*****	I had to go outside app to get description of "unreeving" mentioned in Stevedore knot. Still an excellent Knot learning tool and reference.
I had to go outside app to get description of "unreeving" mentioned in Stevedore knot. Still an excellent Knot learning tool and reference.
2026-05-29	Co*****	Hands down the best knot resource in the WORLD!!! Thanks for your work, Grog!!
Hands down the best knot resource in the WORLD!!! Thanks for your work, Grog!!
2026-05-15	ta*****	I used this to pass coast guard training for my industry. I do however wish there was a way to add / contribute knots we’ve learned though.
I used this to pass coast guard training for my industry. I do however wish there was a way to add / contribute knots we’ve learned though.
2026-04-12	co*****	Great pocket reference to usable knots
Great pocket reference to usable knots
2026-04-11	Sa*****	Everything you need to know about knots taught in the simplest way possible.
Everything you need to know about knots taught in the simplest way possible.
2026-03-25	Kn*****	Great knot making app!
Great knot making app!
2026-03-19	RJ*****	I don't use this much but live it when l do!!
I don't use this much but live it when l do!!
2026-03-18	ca*****	I love the functions of this app.
I love the functions of this app.
2026-03-07	Kl*****	Great wealth of knowledge, becoming outdated tho. I see so many useful knots on social media but come here and can find 7 variations of the figure 8- but ok - how about adding some other knots, bends, and expand on the hitches?
Great wealth of knowledge, becoming outdated tho. I see so many useful knots on social media but come here and can find 7 variations of the figure 8- but ok - how about adding some other knots, bends, and expand on the hitches?
2026-01-31	re*****	Simple, intuitive, and extremely useful app. I reference it anytime I am teaching knots or learning new ones. Organized very simply and easy to find new knots (many I had never learned/heard of) for specific activities. The “info” section on each knot is a GREAT resource too and helps narrow down what knots you need or would be better to use for whatever application you need.
Simple, intuitive, and extremely useful app. I reference it anytime I am teaching knots or learning new ones. Organized very simply and easy to find new knots (many I had never learned/heard of) for specific activities. The “info” section on each knot is a GREAT resource too and helps narrow down what knots you need or would be better to use for whatever application you need.