Knots: Human Connections
Share and connect meaningfully
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases
In an era where social platforms are designed to divide and manipulate, Knots brings you closer to the people you care about.
Knots is a digital space that is informed by mental health experts, responsive to studies, and free from profit-driven manipulation.
“Knots” are the important relationships in each of our lives, the ties that bind us to one another.
It’s time that technology worked to strengthen the core bonds that define us as humans, instead of driving us apart.
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Values:
* Real people - At Knots, every interaction you have is with a verified human, ensuring that everyone you’re speaking with is exactly who they say they are.
* Beyond numbers - We’re focused on the quality of your connections, not the metrics. Say goodbye to the stress of likes and public follower counts.
* Uncompromised privacy - Privacy is our promise, not a fair-weather feature. Enjoy an ad-free space where your data is never shared or sold.
* No more doomscrolling - Knots is algorithm-free, designed to make your time spent on the app valuable and intentional.
* Intimate interactions - All interactions in Knots are private and encrypted, fostering a space for secure, authentic dialogue without public scrutiny.
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Teen Accounts:
Give your teen a safe, private space to build healthy habits online. Designed for ages 12-16, teen accounts allow users to interact only with people they already know. Parents can supervise, pause, or remove the account at any time.
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Knots is a subscription-based service, because you’re our priority, not our product. Enjoy a one-month free trial on us :)
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Terms and Conditions - https://joinknots.com/app/legal/terms-of-service
more Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- chat upgrades: send images, edit or unsend messages, reply to and react to specific messages;
- a refreshed user onboarding flow;
- improved image selection from gallery;
- tagged users now stand out more in posts;
- the widget now also shows text-only posts;
- general bug fixes and performance improvements.
We’re always working to enhance Knots. Share your thoughts at hello@joinknots.com
2.2.1 10/29/2025
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- chat upgrades: send images, edit or unsend messages, reply to and react to specific messages;
- a refreshed user onboarding flow;
- improved image selection from gallery;
- tagged users now stand out more in posts;
- the widget now also shows text-only posts;
- general bug fixes and performance improvements.
We’re always working to enhance Knots. Share your thoughts at hello@joinknots.com
2.2.0 10/15/2025
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- Major chat improvements: messages send faster and conversations stay smooth and responsive, even with lots of activity.
- Your posts now appear in your home feed, so you can easily see and revisit what you’ve shared.
- General bug fixes and performance improvements.
We’re always working to enhance Knots, and your feedback plays a big role in that. Got something to share? Reach out to us at hello@joinknots.com.
2.1.0 06/30/2025
Welcome to Knots 2.0 – our biggest update yet!
This release introduces two powerful new features:
- Circles: Create custom groups—friends, family, colleagues—and choose who sees what. You can also filter your feed to show posts from specific Circles.
- Teen Accounts: Now open to users aged 12–16 via parental invite. These accounts are visible only to known contacts and come with optional parental supervision.
Plus, bug fixes and performance improvements.
Feedback? Write to hello@joinknots.com.
2.0.2 06/13/2025
Welcome to Knots 2.0 – our biggest update yet!
This release introduces two powerful new features:
- Circles: Create custom groups—friends, family, colleagues—and choose who sees what. You can also filter your feed to show posts from specific Circles.
- Teen Accounts: Now open to users aged 12–16 via parental invite. These accounts are visible only to known contacts and come with optional parental supervision.
Plus, bug fixes and performance improvements.
Feedback? Write to hello@joinknots.com.
2.0.1 06/03/2025
Welcome to Knots 2.0 – our biggest update yet!
This release introduces two powerful new features:
- Circles: Create custom groups—friends, family, colleagues—and choose who sees what. You can also filter your feed to show posts from specific Circles.
- Teen Accounts: Now open to users aged 12–16 via parental invite. These accounts are visible only to known contacts and come with optional parental supervision.
Plus, bug fixes and performance improvements.
Feedback? Write to hello@joinknots.com.
2.0.0 05/28/2025
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- quick emoji reactions above the keyboard;
- option to set a display name (your legal name stays visible);
- new default profile image placeholders;
- redesigned “add content” button;
- alert about hashtag (#) usage;
- fix for profile deletion bug;
- general bug fixes and performance improvements.
We’re always working to enhance Knots, and your feedback plays a big role in that. Got something to share? Reach out to us at hello@joinknots.com.
1.2.0 04/21/2025
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- a new home screen widget to check for new content without opening the app;
- improved contact access management;
- a refreshed feed design;
- bug fixes and performance improvements.
We’re always working to enhance Knots, and your feedback plays a big role in that. Got something to share? Reach out to us at hello@joinknots.com.
1.1.1 03/12/2025
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- a new home screen widget to check for new content without opening the app;
- improved contact access management;
- a refreshed feed design;
- bug fixes and performance improvements.
We’re always working to enhance Knots, and your feedback plays a big role in that. Got something to share? Reach out to us at hello@joinknots.com.
1.1.0 02/13/2025
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- group chats;
- photo carousels;
- refreshed message creation view;
- redesigned post element within conversations;
- ability to tag users who aren’t yet registered.
We’re always working to enhance Knots, and your feedback plays a big role in that. Got something to share? Reach out to us at hello@joinknots.com.
1.0.7 11/06/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- group chats;
- photo carousels;
- refreshed message creation view;
- redesigned post element within conversations;
- ability to tag users who aren’t yet registered.
We’re always working to enhance Knots, and your feedback plays a big role in that. Got something to share? Reach out to us at hello@joinknots.com.
1.0.6 11/03/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- group chats;
- photo carousels;
- refreshed message creation view;
- redesigned post element within conversations;
- ability to tag users who aren’t yet registered.
We’re always working to enhance Knots, and your feedback plays a big role in that. Got something to share? Reach out to us at hello@joinknots.com.
1.0.5 11/01/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- group chats;
- photo carousels;
- refreshed message creation view;
- redesigned post element within conversations;
- ability to tag users who aren’t yet registered.
We’re always working to enhance Knots, and your feedback plays a big role in that. Got something to share? Reach out to us at hello@joinknots.com.
1.0.4 10/24/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- group chats;
- photo carousels;
- refreshed message creation view;
- redesigned post element within conversations;
- ability to tag users who aren’t yet registered.
We’re always working to enhance Knots, and your feedback plays a big role in that. Got something to share? Reach out to us at hello@joinknots.com.
1.0.3 10/24/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- group chats;
- photo carousels;
- refreshed message creation view;
- redesigned post element within conversations;
- ability to tag users who aren’t yet registered.
We’re always working to enhance Knots, and your feedback plays a big role in that. Got something to share? Reach out to us at hello@joinknots.com.
1.0.2 10/14/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- group chats;
- photo carousels;
- refreshed message creation view;
- redesigned post element within conversations;
- ability to tag users who aren’t yet registered.
We’re always working to enhance Knots, and your feedback plays a big role in that. Got something to share? Reach out to us at hello@joinknots.com.
1.0.1 10/11/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- group chats;
- photo carousels;
- refreshed message creation view;
- redesigned post element within conversations;
- ability to tag users who aren’t yet registered.
We’re always working to enhance Knots, and your feedback plays a big role in that. Got something to share? Reach out to us at hello@joinknots.com.
1.0.0 10/07/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
We are continually improving Knots, largely thanks to user feedback. To send us yours, please write to hello@joinknots.com.
0.7.4 07/26/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
We are continually improving Knots, largely thanks to user feedback. To send us yours, please write to hello@joinknots.com.
0.7.3 07/19/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- user tagging in posts and photos;
- bug fixes and performance improvements.
We are continually improving Knots, largely thanks to user feedback. To send us yours, please write to hello@joinknots.com.
0.7.2 04/29/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- user tagging in posts and photos;
- bug fixes and performance improvements.
We are continually improving Knots, largely thanks to user feedback. To send us yours, please write to hello@joinknots.com.
0.7.1 04/26/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- user tagging in posts and photos;
- bug fixes and performance improvements.
We are continually improving Knots, largely thanks to user feedback. To send us yours, please write to hello@joinknots.com.
0.7.0 04/18/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- text-only posts;
- new post creation view;
- new user profile with Timeline and Media tabs;
- bug fixes and performance improvements.
We are continually improving Knots, largely thanks to user feedback. To send us yours, please write to hello@joinknots.com.
0.6.1 03/27/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- text-only posts;
- new post creation view;
- new user profile with Timeline and Media tabs;
- bug fixes and performance improvements.
We are continually improving Knots, largely thanks to user feedback. To send us yours, please write to hello@joinknots.com.
0.6.0 03/25/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- a new Home feed;
- an extended trial period;
- bug fixes and performance improvements.
We are continually improving Knots, largely thanks to user feedback. To send us yours, please write to hello@joinknots.com.
0.5.1 03/13/2024
Thanks for using Knots! This update includes:
- chat upgrades: send images, edit or unsend messages, reply to and react to specific messages;
- a refreshed user onboarding flow;
- improved image selection from gallery;
- tagged users now stand out more in posts;
- the widget now also shows text-only posts;
- general bug fixes and performance improvements.
We’re always working to enhance Knots. Share your thoughts at hello@joinknots.com
more Version 2.2.1 10/29/2025
Data Linked to You The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Contact Info Contacts User Content Identifiers Data Not Linked to You The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
