60
BU Score
Solid
Knot IQ - The Bear Essentials
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Knot IQ - The Bear Essentials is an iOS app from The Bear Essentials Co. LTD in the News category, currently rated 4.8★ across 215 ratings. Initial signal reads as largely positive sentiment, users highlighting consistency and feature depth.
Our BU Score puts it at 60: Solid (established niche player). For a News app, that means established niche player.
Track changes month-over-month in the Performance section below: live snapshot history and revenue forecast included.
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💰 Forecast Revenue / mo
MODELRevenue forecast computed from BU's 234 trigger model on each snapshot. Calibrated against ground-truth from 58 verified-revenue apps.
🔬Forecast Breakdown — Why This Estimate?Top 9 of 9 triggers
Our ML model uses 200+ signals from public data. These are the most influential for this app:
| Paid app ($0.00)METRIC | +$2,800 | |
| Excellent rating (4.8★)METRIC | +$2,200 | |
| worth every pennyREVIEW | +$2,000 | |
| bugsREVIEW | −$1,800 | |
| highly recommendREVIEW | +$1,400 | |
| slowREVIEW | −$1,200 | |
| Early-stage install base (215 ratings)METRIC | +$400 | |
| Single-language (English only)METRIC | −$400 | |
| Growing app (1y old)METRIC | +$200 |
METRIC = structural app data · REVIEW = mined from user reviews · ✓ VERIFIED = Stripe-verified anchor (TrustMRR)
📈 Reviews Growth
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💚Sentiment Over Time↑ green = positive · ↓ red = negative
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App Specs
🔐 Own this app? Claim & verify MRR →💾 694 MB🔞 4+📱 iOS 13.0+🔖 v3.4.0🔄 updated 1mo ago🌐 EN📂 News💰 Paid🚀 Launched 2025 (1y old)
📝 About this app
The BEST 3D Knot Tying Resource - The Official Bear Essentials Knot Tying App!
Completely offline, so you reference how to tie knots in the field or while out camping.
Designed for all skill levels, from beginners tying their first knot to experts seeking advanced techniques, Knot IQ makes learning easy, engaging, and practical. With step-by-step 3D animations, detailed knot comparisons, and real-world use cases, you'll gain hands-on skills that matter.
NOTE: IF you have FAMILY SHARING on Apple, everyone in your household can use the app if just one person purchases it!
Key Features:
Now supports English, German, French, and Spanish.
FULLY Interactive 3D Animations – See every twist and turn with clear, step-by-step visuals.
Offline Access – Use the app anywhere, even off the grid.
Manual 3D Downloads - Decide which 3D knots you want to have available offline, or stick to the Stop Motion Basic Versions on knots you don't use as much.
Comprehensive Knot Library – 230+ knots with expert instructions and real-world applications.
Customizable Knot Lists – Save favourites or create custom lists for easy reference.
Quick Search & Filters – Find the perfect knot for any scenario in seconds.
Pros & Cons Comparisons – Choose the best knot for the job with side-by-side comparisons.
Real-World Use Cases – Learn how to apply knots in camping, climbing, survival, fishing, rescue, and more.
Video Tutorials – Learn from The Bear Essentials expert-led guides with real-world demonstrations.
Who Is This App For?
Campers & Hikers – Secure tarps, set up shelters, and master outdoor survival knots.
Climbers & Rescue Teams – Learn essential knots for safety and efficiency.
Anglers & Boaters – Tie strong, reliable fishing and marine knots.
Scouts & Bushcrafters – Hone your skills with knots for firecraft, shelter building, and survival.
DIYers & Everyday Users – Fix things, secure loads, and apply knots in daily life.
What Categories and Types are included?
Categories:
Climbing Knots
Bushcraft Knots
Camping Knots
Fishing Knots
Fly Fishing Knots
Boating/Marine Knots
Firefighting Knots
Arborist Knots
Hoisting Knots
Scouts Knots
Search and Rescue (SAR) Knots
Utility (Everyday Life) Knots
Shoelace Knots
Household Knots
Knot Types:
Beginner Knots
DJ's Favourite Knots
Essential Knots
Anchor/End Loop Knots
Hitches Knots
Bends Knots
Binding Knots
Friction Hitches Knots
Mid-Line Knots Knots
Self-Tightening Knots
Quick Release Knots
Exploding Knots Knots
Tackle Knots Knots
Shake Loose Knots
Multi-Loop Knots
Stopper Knots
Lashings Knots
Rope Shortening Knots
Whipping/Coiling Knots
Other/Specialty Knots
Heaving Line Knots
Decorative Knots
Completely offline, so you reference how to tie knots in the field or while out camping.
Designed for all skill levels, from beginners tying their first knot to experts seeking advanced techniques, Knot IQ makes learning easy, engaging, and practical. With step-by-step 3D animations, detailed knot comparisons, and real-world use cases, you'll gain hands-on skills that matter.
NOTE: IF you have FAMILY SHARING on Apple, everyone in your household can use the app if just one person purchases it!
Key Features:
Now supports English, German, French, and Spanish.
FULLY Interactive 3D Animations – See every twist and turn with clear, step-by-step visuals.
Offline Access – Use the app anywhere, even off the grid.
Manual 3D Downloads - Decide which 3D knots you want to have available offline, or stick to the Stop Motion Basic Versions on knots you don't use as much.
Comprehensive Knot Library – 230+ knots with expert instructions and real-world applications.
Customizable Knot Lists – Save favourites or create custom lists for easy reference.
Quick Search & Filters – Find the perfect knot for any scenario in seconds.
Pros & Cons Comparisons – Choose the best knot for the job with side-by-side comparisons.
Real-World Use Cases – Learn how to apply knots in camping, climbing, survival, fishing, rescue, and more.
Video Tutorials – Learn from The Bear Essentials expert-led guides with real-world demonstrations.
Who Is This App For?
Campers & Hikers – Secure tarps, set up shelters, and master outdoor survival knots.
Climbers & Rescue Teams – Learn essential knots for safety and efficiency.
Anglers & Boaters – Tie strong, reliable fishing and marine knots.
Scouts & Bushcrafters – Hone your skills with knots for firecraft, shelter building, and survival.
DIYers & Everyday Users – Fix things, secure loads, and apply knots in daily life.
What Categories and Types are included?
Categories:
Climbing Knots
Bushcraft Knots
Camping Knots
Fishing Knots
Fly Fishing Knots
Boating/Marine Knots
Firefighting Knots
Arborist Knots
Hoisting Knots
Scouts Knots
Search and Rescue (SAR) Knots
Utility (Everyday Life) Knots
Shoelace Knots
Household Knots
Knot Types:
Beginner Knots
DJ's Favourite Knots
Essential Knots
Anchor/End Loop Knots
Hitches Knots
Bends Knots
Binding Knots
Friction Hitches Knots
Mid-Line Knots Knots
Self-Tightening Knots
Quick Release Knots
Exploding Knots Knots
Tackle Knots Knots
Shake Loose Knots
Multi-Loop Knots
Stopper Knots
Lashings Knots
Rope Shortening Knots
Whipping/Coiling Knots
Other/Specialty Knots
Heaving Line Knots
Decorative Knots
🆕 What's New · v3.4.0
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
-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
Profile & Insights
Everything we know — and don't — about this app and its company.
Identification
- App name
- Knot IQ - The Bear Essentials
- Developer
- The Bear Essentials Co. LTD
- Bundle ID
- com.the-bear-essentials.knot-guide
- App Store URL
- Open in App Store
- Category
- News
- Content rating
- 4+
- Languages
- EN
Company
Revenue
- Verified revenue / mo
- Not found
- AI revenue estimate / mo
- Not found
- AI annual estimate
- Not found
- ML model estimate / mo
- $138/mo
- Top-grossing rank
- Outside top 100 in US News
- All-time revenue
- Not found
- Pricing
- Not found
Founder
- Name
- Not found
- X / Twitter
- Not found
- Not found
- GitHub
- Not found
- X followers
- Not found
- Public statements
- Not found
Funding
- Total raised
- Not found
- Last round
- Not found
- Investors
- Not found
- Crunchbase
- Not found
- AngelList
- Not found
Press & Links
- Articles found
- Not found
- Listed on
- Not found
- Blog
- Not found
- Press / News
- Not found
Contacts & Socials
- Socials
- youtube
- Not found
- Phone
- Not found
- Contact page
- https://youtu.be/t/contact_us/
- About page
- Not found
⭐Recent App Store Reviews49 latest · avg 4.82★ · 89.8% 5★ · 2.0% 1★
5★44 (90%)
4★3 (6%)
3★1 (2%)
2★0 (0%)
1★1 (2%)
+0 ratings/week
Praise: great ×18 love ×10 best ×8 favorite ×5 awesome ×5Complaints: bug ×1 terrible ×1
Top positive
★★★★★ Knot Too Shabby!
This is how apps should be. One time purchase, family sharable, offline, and doesn’t collect your data enriching yet another billionaire. This will come in super handy when my memory fails on some of the more niche and obscure knots.…
★★★★★ Essential Tool
This is by far one of the best apps for Knots. I’m always looking for better ways to access knots that I can’t remember and this helps!…
Top negative
★☆☆☆☆ Doesn’t work
I used to see knots, now it’s blank, empty, worthless.…
★★★☆☆ Nice app but very buggy
I love the YouTube videos behind this app. There app has many detailed directions on how to tie various knots. But it’s really buggy and frustrating to use. The knot list often doesn’t change even when you select a different group.…
📈Ratings growth215 ratings+1244% lifetimeShow 3-year history estimate ▾
Tracked (56 weeks) Pre-tracking estimate (12 weeks) · model-based, ±5% noise · anchored to release date and current value
🌍Geographic ReachNot ranked
This app is currently outside the top 100 grossing in all 9 countries we monitor (US, UK, DE, FR, JP, CA, AU, BR, IN). Niche or new apps often launch this way — popularity rankings appear once daily revenue clears the regional threshold.
Profile is built from iTunes Lookup + developer site scrape + ML revenue model. Empty fields show "Not found" — additional sources (Crunchbase, X, IndieHackers, Acquire.com) coming.
Full revenue analysis
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