Take Knots 3D for a test drive!
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Mevvy, a new app discovery site which bills itself as “The Next Generation App Store”, has listed Knots 3D as one of the top 1000 apps! They handpick apps and only list tools that are the cream of the crop. See their FAQ for more info!
Sailing Magazine includes Knots 3D as one of five recommended knot guides for mobile offline use in their “How To” blog.
There is no shortage of knot-tying applications available for handheld devices and they can be a handy guide to remind you how to tie less well-known knots. Some are geared more towards fishing or climbing, but many applications include knots that sailors will use.
Knots 3D gives excellent descriptions of knots and their usage, including some history. There are no step-by-step instructions provided, but there are some notes on knot structure that can be helpeful. Animation shows the knot being tied very quickly and then you swipe your finger to see it step by step.
Knots 3D mentioned in Outside Magazine as one of the best knot tying apps.
The weather’s been bad, and all I’ve been doing is sitting at home and practicing my knots. Is there an app for that?
We’ve come a long way from the days of books with hard-to-follow illustrations. The new apps use 3D animations and high-definition videos to show you how to tie the toughest entries.
The designers have put a real effort into modeling each knot in 3D. With Knots 3D, you can run your finger across the screen to scrub forward and back on animations, and read well-written descriptions of each entry. Sections describe the reliability of each knot, and even give an account of its history.
Knots 3D v3.1.0 for Google Play (1/19/2013)
Knots 3D v3.1.0 for iOS (1/24/2013)
Knots 3D v3.1.0 for Amazon (1/20/2013)
New in this release:
- Spanish Knot Name Localization
Available on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon App Store (including Kindle Fire devices), and Barnes and Noble NOOK Store (NOOK Color and NOOK Tablet)
On Christmas Day, Knots 3D was mentioned as one of 100 Essential Apps by The UK Telegraph newspaper.
iPad starter kit: 100 essential apps
iPad starter kit: 100 essential apps
Got a new iPad for Christmas? You’ll be needing some apps. Here are 100 to get you started.If you are one of the many who unwrapped an iPad this Christmas then you’ll need some apps to get the most out of it. Here’s our list of 100 to get you started, split across categories from Culture to Sport and News to Food and Drink. There are apps to suit every budget and taste. One thing’s for sure: even the biggest iPad won’t be able to hold all of these.
Knots 3D
Want to see how to tie a lanyard hitch, an alpine butterfly or a cat’s paw? They’re among the 80 knots which tie themselves before your eyes. If it’s too fast you can slow it down. You can spin the knot to see it from all sides even while it’s being tied.
Knots 3D was recently featured in Scouting Magazine’s Trek Tech section. Scouting Magazine is the official periodical for adult leaders of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
This follows the recent mention of Knots 3D in the Ultimate List of Scouting Apps on the Scouting Magazine online blog.
Knots 3D v3.0.0, v3.0.5 for Google Play (12/31/2012, 1/6/2013)
Knots 3D v3.0.5 for iOS (1/11/2013)
Knots 3D v3.0.5 for Amazon (1/10/2013)
Knots 3D v3.0.6 for Barnes and Noble (1/21/2013)
New in this release:
- 7 new knots: Double Bight Figure 8 (Bunny Ears), In-line Figure 8 (Directional), Sailor’s Cross, Single Rope Braid, True Lover’s Knot, Turk’s Head
- Limited localization: Knot names listed in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Korean, and Russian!
- Alternate knot names (synonyms) shown on list screen (ABoK numbers still available on detail screen)
- Hyperlinks for navigating between related knots
- Related knot section shows images for those knots.
- Zoom in/out on detail text using standard mobile browser mechanisms
- Inclusion of a Privacy Policy (Short version: We don’t collect any personal information)
Performance improvements and bug fixes including:
- Correction to Rapala Animation
- Knot touch interaction (knot should now always spin in the natural direction e.g. with the finger direction, not opposite as sometimes occurred)
- Knot should not rotate during one finger swipe — only during intended two finger rotate gesture
- New list view control providing faster transitions between screens
- Favorites appear immediately in list screen after being selected in detail
- Hi-res icon for Kindle Fire and Android Tablets
Available on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon App Store (including Kindle Fire devices), and Barnes and Noble NOOK Store (NOOK Color and NOOK Tablet)
Knots 3D v2.9.5 for iOS (10/19/12)
Knots 3D v2.9.7 for Google Play (10/24/12)
New in this release:
- Minor UI changes – Consolidation of Category and Class (renamed to “Type”) into one list separated by section headers. Addition of a “Collection” section header. Removal of Category/Class selector buttons.
- Fixed last row not visible/selectable defect
Android Google Play Only:
- Fixed invalid package issue due to an invalid v2.9.5 apk file being uploaded to Google Play
- Removed permissions temporarily re-introduced into v2.9.6
Available on iTunes, and Google Play
