# Rainbow Snake! vs Snake Knot

The clearest difference is rating: Snake Knot at 4.8 against Rainbow Snake!'s 3.4. Snake Knot also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Rainbow Snake!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snake Knot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Rainbow Snake! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Snake Knot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snake Knot has 7.9K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

Rainbow Snake! ships an update every 3 months, Snake Knot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainbow Snake! | Snake Knot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-snake/id1508773671/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-knot-sort-puzzle-game/id6452720328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **7.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NoBrain Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451233848) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### Rainbow Snake!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-snake/id1508773671)

Guide colorful snakes to match colors on the board in this addictive puzzle game. Strategize your moves to conquer a wide range of levels, from easy to challenging. Discover power-ups and sharpen your logical thinking to become the ultimate master.

**Highlights:** Match colors by guiding snakes, Strategize moves for puzzle-solving, Wide range of difficulty levels, Discover and use power-ups, Sharpen logical thinking, Stunning graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Snake Knot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-knot-sort-puzzle-game/id6452720328)

Engage your puzzle-solving skills in this 3D game where you untangle and sort colorful snakes. Navigate through challenging levels with various obstacles and mechanics to unravel complex knots and become a sorting legend. Relax and unwind with satisfying gameplay at your own pace.

**Highlights:** 3D snake untangling puzzles, Color-sorting mechanics, Knot-tying challenges, Obstacle navigation (fences, saws, buttons), Relaxing, no-timer gameplay, Crisp graphics and cartoon design, Brainteaser for mental fitness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Special | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Mesmerizing gameplay
- 🧠 Helps with concentration
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🤔 Challenging but not frustrating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔇 No sound or audio
- 🤬 Ads still present even after paying to remove them
- 🤷‍♀️ Too easy for some players

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck at certain points
- Sound issues after returning to the game

**Requested features**

- Minimum moves indicator
- Sound effects and audio
- More challenging levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rainbow Snake! free?

Rainbow Snake! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snake Knot free?

Snake Knot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rainbow Snake! or Snake Knot?

Snake Knot is rated higher. Rainbow Snake! averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Snake Knot averages 4.8 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do Rainbow Snake! or Snake Knot have ads?

Both Rainbow Snake! and Snake Knot show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rainbow Snake! or Snake Knot?

Rainbow Snake! ships an update every 3 months, and Snake Knot every 2 months. Most recently, Rainbow Snake! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Snake Knot on November 7, 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.*