Comparison

Block Shifter vs Tangle Ropes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Block Shifter

Features
Read full description

Move the blocks and position them on all the finish spots of matching color to win the game. How to play: Move blocks up, down, left, or right by swiping on the screen in the desired direction. If blocks can move in the given direction then it is counted as a move. To finish the level you need to position moving blocks on all the finish spots of matching color on the board. The less moves you make the better score you get. Features: - Moving Block - a block that moves across the board. - Solid Block - a block that doesn't move. - Phantom Block - a solid block that moving blocks can pass through. Once the move is complete the block will become solid. - Finish Spot - comes in a variety of colors that match moving blocks. Position a moving block of the same color on the finish spot in order to win.

About

Tangle Ropes

A relaxing puzzle game where you untangle colored ropes on a grid. Manipulate the ropes by switching positions, rotating, flipping, and changing colors to successfully untie them all.

Highlights
  • Untangle colored ropes
  • Grid-based puzzle
  • Switch positions
  • Rotate angles
  • Flip up and down
  • Change rope colors
Features
Read full description

“Tangle Ropes" is a Relax and Untangle Game. HOW TO PLAY? -------------- 1. On the six Palace grid, some colored ropes are distributed in random order; 2. You can adjust the board layout by switching positions, rotating angles, flipping up and down, and changing colors; 3. Make all color ropes untied to make the challenge successful -------------- We appreciate any feedback you may have and will apply it to future updates and features. With your continued support we'll do our best to turn out quality Apps.

Screenshots

Block Shifter3 screens
Tangle Ropes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tangle Ropes at every 3 weeks against Block Shifter's every 32 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Shifter ships an update every 32 months, Tangle Ropes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Block Shifter versus Tangle Ropes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock ShifterTangle Ropes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixel Dreamland LLC其跃 吴

In-app purchases

None

Block Shifter

No in-app purchases

None

Tangle Ropes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Shifter free?
Block Shifter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tangle Ropes free?
Tangle Ropes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block Shifter or Tangle Ropes have ads?
Both Block Shifter and Tangle Ropes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Shifter or Tangle Ropes?
Block Shifter ships an update every 32 months, and Tangle Ropes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block Shifter was updated on October 1, 2026 and Tangle Ropes on August 27, 2026.

Other comparisons