Comparison

Hexa Knot vs Knot Busters 3D

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

Head to head
About

Hexa Knot

A minimalistic puzzle game where players swap hexagonal tiles to create colorful knots. Enjoy a relaxing experience with simple controls and no time pressure, suitable for both casual play and challenging your perception.

Highlights
  • Swap hexes to create knots
  • 500 levels of varying difficulty
  • Simple one-finger control
  • No ticking clock, play at your own pace
  • Hint system available
Features
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Simple, minimalistic puzzle game. Relax with simple rules. Your goal is to swap hexes to make colorful knots. Small levels are easy, but larger will challenge your patience and perception. Features: • 500 levels in different sizes • simple one finger control • no ticking clock, play as long as you need and relax • hints if you need them

About

Knot Busters 3D

Untangle ropes by strategically dragging and placing them to solve challenging puzzles. This addictive game offers over 2000 levels with immersive visuals and ASMR sound effects. Play offline and test your wits and problem-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Over 2000 challenging levels
  • Offline play supported
  • Immersive ASMR sound effects
  • Stunning 3D visuals
  • Powerful boosters available
  • Improves problem-solving skills
Features
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Welcome to Knot Busters 3D – The Ultimate Rope Puzzle Experience! Drag the ropes to move and place them correctly to untie knots in Knot Busters 3D, an addictive and relaxing rope puzzle game. Challenge your puzzle-solving skills as you twist, spin, and untangle ropes until all the strings on the map are untangled. This is more than just a string game; it's a test of your wits and strategy. Test your brain and kill time with Knot Busters 3D! Use your imagination to untangle each twist, relax, and have fun with this engaging rope game! • Your puzzle-solving journey is an art form in itself! • Over 2000 challenging levels to unlock. • Play anywhere, anytime, no Wi-Fi required! Enjoy the game online or offline without worrying about internet connections. • Immersive ASMR sound effects and stunning 3D visuals for a colorful audiovisual experience. • Knot Busters 3D offers a range of powerful boosters to help you overcome tricky situations, keeping the rope puzzle fresh and exciting. • Improve your problem-solving skills as you untie knotted messes and twisted ropes. Download Knot Busters 3D now and prove to the world that you have what it takes to conquer the unconquerable knots! Can you untie the knot in every level and become the ultimate knot-untying master?

Screenshots

Hexa Knot4 screens
Knot Busters 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hexa Knot and Knot Busters 3D both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Hexa Knot's written reviews are positive against 38% of Knot Busters 3D's. Hexa Knot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Knot Busters 3D's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (44K vs 290). On price, rating, ads 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. Knot Busters 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hexa Knot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knot Busters 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knot Busters 3D has 44K ratings behind it against 290, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Hexa Knot's written reviews are positive against 38% of Knot Busters 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexa Knot ships an update every 6 months, Knot Busters 3D weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hexa Knot versus Knot Busters 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexa KnotKnot Busters 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (290 ratings)4.9 (44K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better37.8% of reviews
Number of ratings29044K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB670 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMichal GornyFUNSEA LIMITED

Customer experience

Hexa Knot

All ratings290 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral11.9%
Negative14.3%

Knot Busters 3D

All ratings44,231 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral19.6%
Negative42.6%

Bugs and requests

Hexa Knot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Knot Busters 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ropes and buttons not responding properly
  • Game freezing and crashing on higher levels
  • Inconsistent or missing save data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Disable timer option for relaxed gameplay
  • More frequent and valuable rewards
  • Ability to save progress and resume levels
  • Improved level design and balancing

In-app purchases

None

Hexa Knot

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Knot Busters 3D

One-time10
  • Weekend_ Deals1$0.99
  • CoinBundle1$1.99
  • Endless_treasure1$2.99
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  • Endless_treasure2$4.99
  • BeginnerBundle$4.99
  • Limitedoffer$4.99
  • CoinBundle2$8.99
  • Match Pass$9.99
  • MasterBundle$9.99
  • MegaBundle$19.99

Questions

Is Hexa Knot free?
Hexa Knot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knot Busters 3D free?
Knot Busters 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hexa Knot or Knot Busters 3D?
Knot Busters 3D is rated higher. Hexa Knot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while Knot Busters 3D averages 4.9 from 44K ratings.
Do Hexa Knot or Knot Busters 3D have ads?
Both Hexa Knot and Knot Busters 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hexa Knot or Knot Busters 3D?
Hexa Knot ships an update every 6 months, and Knot Busters 3D weekly. Most recently, Hexa Knot was updated on November 13, 2026 and Knot Busters 3D on November 13, 2026.

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