# Spider by Staple Games vs Wiggle Tangle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spider by Staple Games at none against Wiggle Tangle's 25. Spider by Staple Games also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 61%) and ratings volume (12K vs 858). Wiggle Tangle's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wiggle Tangle sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Spider by Staple Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Spider by Staple Games against 4.9 for Wiggle Tangle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider by Staple Games has 12K ratings behind it against 858, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Spider by Staple Games's written reviews are positive against 61% of Wiggle Tangle's.

Spider by Staple Games ships an update every 4 weeks, Wiggle Tangle every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider by Staple Games | Wiggle Tangle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-by-staple-games/id1507224245/reviews) | **[4.9 (858 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiggle-tangle-thread-puzzle/id6745779633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 858 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 61.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider by Staple Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-by-staple-games/id1507224245)

Engage your mind with a classic card game experience. This application offers a clean, modern interface for challenging gameplay. Features like auto-save and unlimited undo ensure a smooth and uninterrupted session.

**Highlights:** Easy to read cards, Intuitive tap to play, Intelligent auto-complete, Auto-save progress, Unlimited undo, Statistics tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean design
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Challenging and engaging
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Relaxing and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small card numbers difficult to see
- 💡 Automatic hints could be improved
- 🔍 Customization options limited

**Reported bugs**

- Card numbers too small after recent update
- Hint feature can be intrusive

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off automatic hints
- Ability to customize card colors and backgrounds
- Landscape mode support


### Wiggle Tangle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiggle-tangle-thread-puzzle/id6745779633)

Engage in a calming puzzle game where you sort colored tubes to reveal a hidden pixel art mosaic. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no timers or pressure, perfect for mindful play and artistic exploration.

**Highlights:** Color sorting puzzle gameplay, Reveal hidden pixel art mosaics, No timers or pressure, Satisfying animations and visuals, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Life Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| FPO | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Offer | $2.49 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Undo | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADs 1  Day | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $4.49 | one-time |
| Endless Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Not Enough Life | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1Plus2 | $6.49 | one-time |
| No ADs 1 Week | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $8.49 | one-time |
| Booster Pack1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ADs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Fail Offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| No ADs Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| TripleAll | $12.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack2 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life Pack 3 | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and unique game
- 👍 Great puzzles that make you think
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Level 380 has a missing key issue
- 🐛 Problem with level 357 where there is no key to unlock

**Reported bugs**

- Level 380 has no key to unlock the last stage
- Level 357 has no key to unlock the blocking one

**Requested features**

- Fix the missing key issue in level 380
- Fix the problem with level 357


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider by Staple Games free?

Spider by Staple Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wiggle Tangle free?

Wiggle Tangle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spider by Staple Games or Wiggle Tangle?

Wiggle Tangle is rated higher. Spider by Staple Games averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Wiggle Tangle averages 4.9 from 858 ratings.

### Do Spider by Staple Games or Wiggle Tangle have ads?

Both Spider by Staple Games and Wiggle Tangle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spider by Staple Games or Wiggle Tangle?

Spider by Staple Games ships an update every 4 weeks, and Wiggle Tangle every 11 days. Most recently, Spider by Staple Games was updated on October 28, 2026 and Wiggle Tangle on October 28, 2026.

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