Comparison

teamLab vs KnotNames

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

Head to head
About

teamLab

Enhance your experience at various teamLab digital art exhibitions. Discover artwork details, interact with digital installations, and learn more about the evolving art pieces within the exhibition spaces.

Highlights
  • Exhibition information
  • Artwork explanations
  • Interactive digital art
  • Evolving artwork details
  • Crystal Universe interaction
  • Crystal World interaction
Features
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This app can be used in the following exhibitions: - teamLab Borderless Tokyo (Azabudai Hills, Tokyo) - teamLab Planets (Toyosu, Tokyo) - teamLab: Hidden Traces of Rice Terraces(izura, Ibaraki) - teamLab Biovortex Kyoto(Kyoto) - teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka (Nagai Botanical Garden, Osaka) - teamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live (Mifuneyama Rakuen, Takeo Hot Springs, Kyushu) - teamLab Ruins and Heritage Rinkan Spa & Tea Ceremony (Mifuneyama Rakuen, Takeo Hot Springs, Kyushu) - teamLab SuperNature (The Venetian Macao, Macao) - teamLab Borderless Jeddah(jeddah, Saudi Arabia) - teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi(Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates) --- An explanation of the artwork can be viewed in the exhibition space. --- - teamLab Planets (Toyosu, Tokyo): - teamLab SuperNature (The Venetian Macao, Macao) In the Crystal Universe, swipe up on a star, and it will appear in the exhibition space. --- - teamLab Borderless Tokyo (Azabudai Hills, Tokyo) - teamLab Borderless Jeddah(jeddah, Saudi Arabia) The artworks in teamLab Borderless move, evolve, and influence each other. Enter a room and open the teamLab app to learn more about the artwork you are experiencing. In the Crystal World, swipe up on a character, and the world contained within it will be released into the space.

About

KnotNames

Features
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Bring Names Together - Beautifully Knotty Names transforms any names into crossword-style patterns you can rearrange, and share. Whether it’s family members, friends, or loved ones, Knotty Names creates a unique visual connection between names - perfect for keepsakes, celebrations, and sharing special moments. How It Works: Add Names - Enter family or loved ones’ names — one by one. Generate a Crossword - Tap Knott Your Names to instantly create a crossword-style layout. Re-Arrange - Shuffle the layout to explore different patterns and intersections. Share Instantly - Export the crossword as an image and share it with family and friends.

Screenshots

teamLab4 screens
KnotNames4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: teamLab at #131 against KnotNames's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

teamLab ships an update every 5 weeks, KnotNames every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
teamLab versus KnotNames: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterteamLabKnotNames
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#131 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperteamLab Inc.Vamsikrishna Kota

Bugs and requests

teamLab

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App fails to detect nearby artworks
  • Network errors even on venue WiFi
  • Constant Bluetooth permission prompts
  • Screen remains black or unresponsive
  • Artwork registration not saving properly
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  • Interaction features not responding
  • Heavy traffic messages preventing access
  • App crashes during peak hours
  • Location detection inaccurate
  • Interface freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Contact Us feature non-functional

Requested features

11 requests
  • Interactive map or floor plan to track visited exhibits
  • Completion tracking system for all artworks
  • Offline functionality with cached data
  • Better tutorial or onboarding guidance
  • Location-based notifications when near exhibits
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  • Proximity detection for automatic exhibit information
  • Improved WiFi connectivity solutions
  • Multi-language support beyond Japanese
  • Bluetooth-based communication instead of WiFi
  • Clearer signage about app usage locations
  • Ability to save or share artwork information

KnotNames

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

teamLab

No in-app purchases

None

KnotNames

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is teamLab free?
teamLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KnotNames free?
KnotNames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do teamLab or KnotNames have ads?
Neither teamLab nor KnotNames shows ads.
Which is updated more often, teamLab or KnotNames?
teamLab ships an update every 5 weeks, and KnotNames every 4 weeks. Most recently, teamLab was updated on October 17, 2026 and KnotNames on October 10, 2026.

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