Comparison

Hidden Folks vs Tangle Fun 3D

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Folks

Explore charming, hand-drawn worlds to find hidden characters. Interact with the environment by opening doors, cutting bushes, and more to reveal them. Unlock new areas as you discover enough targets.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn interactive landscapes
  • Hundreds of targets to find
  • Unique environmental interactions
  • Multiple color modes
  • iMessage stickers
  • Community-translated languages
Features
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Game of the Year (2017) on the App Store! Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!! A strip of targets shows you what to look for. Tap a target for a hint, and find enough to unlock the next area. ------/ Game Features /------ - 32 hand-drawn areas - 300+ targets to find - 2000+ mouth-originated sound effects - 500+ unique interactions - 3 color modes: normal, sepia, and night mode - 100+ iMessage stickers - iCloud synchronisation - 22 languages (translated by the community) ------/ Need help? /------ You can always email game designer Adriaan de Jongh: support@hiddenfolks.com

About

Tangle Fun 3D

Features
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Step into a world of colorful 3D rope puzzles where every knot tells a story waiting to be unraveled. Pull, twist, and guide tangled ropes through clever, handcrafted levels designed to challenge your logic and patience. Each stage presents a fresh arrangement of lines and loops—some gentle and relaxing, others sharp enough to make you pause and rethink your next move. What you'll enjoy Immersive 3D visuals that bring every rope and knot to life Satisfying untangle gameplay—simple controls, deep puzzle depth Hundreds of levels that grow gradually more intricate A calm, focused experience perfect for short breaks or long sessions That rewarding moment when a messy tangle finally clicks into place How it works Study the knot from every angle, plan your moves, and free each rope without trapping the rest. There is no rush—take your time, experiment, and find the cleanest path to victory. Whether you love brain teasers, casual puzzles, or the quiet joy of solving something tricky, this is a game built for players who appreciate clever design and a satisfying finish. Download now and see how quickly a tangled mess can become your next favorite challenge.

Screenshots

Hidden Folks4 screens
Tangle Fun 3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tangle Fun 3D at Free against Hidden Folks's $4.99. Hidden Folks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On in-app purchases 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

Tangle Fun 3D is free to download; Hidden Folks costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hidden Folks versus Tangle Fun 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden FolksTangle Fun 3D
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHidden Folks B.V.昊宇 李

Bugs and requests

Hidden Folks

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Conveyor belt issue on factory level
  • Certain hidden objects not appearing

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels/content updates
  • Ability to save/resume progress
  • Customizable hint system
  • Randomized/procedurally generated levels

Tangle Fun 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hidden Folks

No in-app purchases

None

Tangle Fun 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Folks free?
Hidden Folks costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tangle Fun 3D free?
Tangle Fun 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hidden Folks or Tangle Fun 3D have ads?
Tangle Fun 3D shows ads; Hidden Folks does not.

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