A great review of Knots 3D from app review website dotTech:
Excerpt:
Overall, I was very impressed with this app. There is a huge variety of knots here, and they are well-organized. The animated 3D diagrams make it really easy to see how a knot comes together, even if there are multiple strands involved.
As a history nerd, I particularly enjoyed the descriptions that come along with each knot. Having some background about how the knots were used and devised in centuries past is actually very helpful when you are trying to figure out what knot it best for a certain situation
Read the full review here: http://dottech.org/126483/ios-iphone-ipad-review-knots-3d-app/
We are thrilled that Knots 3D is being used all around the world! We came across great reviews this week from websites located in the Czech Republic, Russia and Germany and found that Knots 3D is a required app for a college in Australia!
The first review is from Yachtmeni, a popular Czech Yachting website and Blog.
Excerpt:
Aplikace je k dispozici pro operační systémy iOS i Android a stojí něco málo přes 20 Kč. Na trhu samozřejmě exituje spousta dalších apliakcí s uzly, ale nás pro svou jednoduchost, přehlednost a názornost nejvíce zaujala právě aplikace Knots 3D. Pokud nejste mistry uzlů, tak aplikaci určitě oceníte a to nejen na moři.
Jedinou nevýhodou by pro někoho mohlo být, že mezi 15 podporovanými jazyky chybí čeština a našinec si tak bude muset vystačit s angličtinou, němčinou či kupříkladu ruštinou. Ale k samotným názorným animacím vázaní uzlů stejně žádný jazyk nepotřebujete 🙂
Google Translate:
The application is available for iOS and Android operating systems and is a little over 20 CZK. In the market, of course, there are many other knot applications, but for us, the simplicity, clarity and presentation of Knots 3D was what most impressed us. If you are not masters of knots you will appreciate the application, and not only at sea.
The only drawback for someone could be that of the 15 supported languages, Czech is missing and you will have to make do with English, German, or Russian, for example. But with the very clear animations tying the knot, you really do not need any language 🙂
Full review here: http://www.yachtmeni.cz/products/knots-3d/
The next review is from Androha, a Russian Android review site (Сайт для пользователей Android)
Excerpt:
Графическая часть приложения выполнена на высшем уровне. 3D модели веревок тщательно проработаны и неотличимы от настоящих. Физика так же оставляет хорошие впечатления. Полностью отсутствуют малейшие зависания даже на самых слабых устройствах. Приложение быстро и четко распознает манипуляции с узлами, однако для корректной его работы в вашем смартфоне должна быть поддержка мульти-тач (минимум на 2 касания).
Google Translate:
The graphics part of the application is made at the highest level. 3D model ropes are carefully crafted and are indistinguishable from the real thing. The physics also leaves a good impression. The app completely lacks any delay on even the weakest devices. The application quickly and accurately detects manipulation of knots, but for it to work correctly on your smartphone, it should support multi-touch (at least 2 touches).
Full review here: http://androha.ru/prilozheniya/knots-3d.html
And in Germany, ComputerBild.com lists Knots 3D as one of the Top 150 Apps for Android.
Excerpt:
Damit Sie weder Geld noch Zeit in unnütze Programme stecken und nur sinnvolle Programme herunterladen, hat COMPUTER BILD zahlreiche Android-Apps gecheckt und die 150 besten für Sie ausgewählt.
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Fürs Camping, Segeln, Klettern oder rein zur Dekoration – mit Knots 3D erlernen Sie 87 Knoten und erfahren, wofür sie einsetzbar sind.
Google Translate:
So that you put no money and time into useless programs and download only meaningful software, COMPUTER BILD has checked numerous Android apps and the selected the 150 best.
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For camping, sailing, climbing, or purely for decoration – with Knots 3D, you will learn to tie and use 87 knots.
Full review here: http://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-Ratgeber-Handy-Android-Apps-kostenlos-Download-6395932.html#3
And a couple more nice reviews from German sites:
And lastly, we found Knots 3D on a required apps list at John XXIII College in Perth, Australia under the “Outdoor Education” Learning Area.
The College has researched and tested a number of paid Apps during the past 12 months and has finalised a list of applications that will need to be purchased for the start of 2013.
These Apps cover a range of different Learning Areas and may not all be used at the same time in the same way, but will be integrated during the year for various topics and content.
Learning Area: Outdoor Education
Knots 3D
PDF file of required apps for John XXIII College courses: http://www.johnxxiii.edu.au/upload/pages/ipad-program/ipad-apps-secondary-school.pdf?1386662858
Since the release of iOS 7, we have seen an increase of reports, particularly on older devices (iPad 1 and iPad 2) where Knots 3D (v3.3.x) gets into a bad state. Reports show this happening occasionally on the Language Selection screen. We think we have isolated the problem and a fix will be available in the next release due out within the next few weeks. In the meantime, the following instructions should resolve this and similar issues should they occur:
“Kill” the app and restart it, the problem will go away and most likely you won’t ever see it again.
If you are unsure how to “kill” an app, it is as follows:
iOS6:
– Press the physical home button once to exit Knots 3D
– Press the physical home button twice to see a list (across the bottom of the screen) of apps in memory
– Hold your finger down on the Knots 3D icon until it starts to “jump”
– Press the “-” sign. This stops the app from running (removes it from memory but does not remove it from your device). You might want to stop other apps you are no longer using while you are at it.
– Restart Knots 3D in the usual way
iOS7:
– Press the physical home button once to exit Knots 3D
– Press the physical home button twice to see thumbnail views of apps in memory
– “Flick” (swipe up) the Knots 3D view up with your finger to remove it from memory (This stops the app from running e.g. removes it from memory but does not remove it from your device. You might want to stop other apps you are no longer using at the moment while you are at it.)
– Restart Knots 3D in the usual way
Android:
Follow the instructions on this site: How To Geek: How to force kill android applications without a task manager
Please contact us if this does not resolve the problem.
Knots 3D again lauded as one of the best knot tying apps — this time by the iPhoneness app review site:
Those of you who live an active lifestyle should take time to learn how to tie different kinds of knots. That knowledge will come handy when you are sailing, climbing, or spending some time in the outdoors. You could always watch videos or read books to learn how to tie various knots. These 5 knot apps for iPhone & iPad can help you learn more knots faster:
Knots 3D: teaches you how to tie 87 unique knots. It is localized in various languages. You can rotate knots in 360 degrees to better study them. No internet connection is required for this to work.
Knots 3D was mentioned yesterday (Nov 10, 2013) in the technology column of the Göteborgs-Posten, the second largest newspaper in Sweden. The theme of the column is Appar till pappa or “Apps for Dads”.
KNOTS 3D (KNOPAR). Bejaka din inre scout och träna in nya knopar. Här ser du i 3D vad du gör och kan träna med ett finger på skärmen innan du plockar fram rep. Översatt till svenska. Av Nynix.
[Google Translate]
KNOTS 3D (KNOPAR). Embrace your inner scout and learn new knots. Here you can see in 3D what you are doing and can work with a finger on the screen before you pick up rope. Translated into Swedish.
Entire article can be found here.
Utah Fire and Rescue
Academy Magazine
Knots 3D is featured in this month’s UFRA Straight Tip Magazine (Utah Fire and Rescue Academy Magazine), Oct-Dec 2013 Issue (pdf).
In the Science on Scene section, page 19, it lists a number of apps helpful for Fire Fighter training including Knots 3D.
A few excerpts from the article:
It seems like just about everyone has a smartphone or tablet these days but few of us really explore the full power of these handy devices. Turns out these devices can be used for more than just Facebook and Google. A growing number of apps either have been developed for rescue services or have great useable features for us.
Knots 3D for iOS and Android is a cool, inexpensive app that shows 87 different knots in 3D animation, with more being added. Each knot and its uses are thoroughly described and alternate names shown. Just click on a name on the main list and the knot ties itself and allows you to turn it around to view from different positions. Speed it up or slow it down to stop action to help make learning a new knot a snap.
You really don’t want to be looking at an app right when you need that knot on a scene, but it’s great fun for drills and personal learning.
Read the full article here (Page 19): http://www.uvu.edu/ufra/news/Oct-Dec2013_STip_Webread.pdf
Another nice review — this time from Japan!
Knots 3D(ロープの結び方 – ノット アプリ) – アウトドア好きの方は必見！！
Knots 3D v3.2.1 for Google Play (5/21/2013)
Knots 3D v3.2.4 for Google Play (6/6/2013)
Knots 3D v3.2.4 for iOS (6/10/2013)
Knots 3D v3.2.2 for Amazon (5/30/2013)
Knots 3D v3.2.2 for Barnes and Noble (5/30/2013)
New in this release:
- Full localization/translation in a dozen languages: English, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish
We are excited to add full localization to Knots 3D including knot names, descriptions, usage, menus and categories! We have also added Japanese, Chinese, Danish, and Portuguese support. We believe the translations to be accurate but sometimes the English knot name has no direct equivalent in the target language. If you think a translation is wrong, can be improved or if there is another common name or synonym for the knot, please let us know!
Available on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon App Store (including Kindle Fire devices), and Barnes and Noble NOOK Store (NOOK Color and NOOK Tablet)
Droidologist review of three top knot tying apps including Knots 3D:
Do you have trouble tying knots? Don’t know how to do a Half Hitch or an Overhand Knot? Don’t worry, there are both free and paid Android apps that can help you tie knots. In this article, let’s take a look at the top 3 Android apps that can help you tie knots to see which one best suits your personal needs.
Knots 3D is another great knot-tying app. It’s less expensive than the previous app, but that’s not where its advantages stop. For one, Knots 3D lets you rotate the knots. You can simply spin the knot with your finger and see how it looks from any possible angle; it’s all in 3D. With Knots 3D you can learn how to tie 87 different knots…
Click here for the complete review.
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!
