# ShapeShift! vs Twisted Knots

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShapeShift! at 100% against Twisted Knots's 17%. ShapeShift! also leads on ads (none vs shown). Twisted Knots's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShapeShift! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Twisted Knots sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShapeShift! ships an update every 2 weeks, Twisted Knots every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShapeShift! | Twisted Knots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapeshift/id1487399478/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | [Mitchell Sturba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487399477) | [Playense](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373864376) |

## What reviewers say

### ShapeShift!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapeshift/id1487399478)

Test your reflexes by swiping to match the color and shape of incoming blocks with obstacles. Progress through over 30 levels or challenge yourself in an infinite mode with randomly generated blocks. See how quickly you can adapt to the ever-changing shapes and colors.

**Highlights:** Shape and color matching gameplay, Over 30 challenging levels, Infinite mode with random blocks, Simple and clean graphics, Reflex-based challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Twisted Knots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-knots-tangled-master/id6469707752)

Engage in a captivating puzzle adventure where you untangle complex rope configurations within limited moves. Showcase strategic thinking and become a master untangler with mesmerizing visuals and brain-teasing challenges.

**Highlights:** Untangle complex rope configurations, Limited moves per level, Mesmerizing visuals, Intuitive swipe/tap controls, Brain-teasing challenges, Strategic thinking required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Member | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ad | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShapeShift! free?

ShapeShift! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Twisted Knots free?

Twisted Knots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ShapeShift! or Twisted Knots have ads?

Twisted Knots shows ads; ShapeShift! does not.

### Which is updated more often, ShapeShift! or Twisted Knots?

ShapeShift! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Twisted Knots every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShapeShift! was updated on October 6, 2026 and Twisted Knots on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*