Comparison

Unchain vs Twisted Knots

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

Head to head
About

Unchain

Engage your logic and strategic thinking to untangle complex, multi-colored chains. Plan your moves carefully to solve hundreds of challenging knot puzzles. This casual game offers a fun way to sharpen your mind and test your patience.

Highlights
  • Untangle multi-colored chains
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • Limited moves per level
  • Brain sharpening puzzle exercise
  • Unlockable cosmetic items
  • Splendid 3D game design
Features
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Have you got what it takes to think outside of the knots and untangle the multi-colored chains? Use your brain and logic to untie the knots. Start unraveling these beautifully knotted chains and have loads of never-ending fun in Unchain: casual puzzle game. Train your brain and entertain yourself at the same time. But, be careful… Think and plan two or three steps ahead. This isn’t an ordinary untangle the knots game. You are given a limited number of moves to achieve the greatness of a real knot tangle master! HOW TO PLAY UNCHAIN: - Tap the chains to move them left and right - Plan ahead and untangle the chains before you run out of moves - Don’t get caught in knots - Get extra moves or restart if you don’t manage to untangle the knots UNCHAIN FEATURES: - Hundreds of knotted chain untangling levels - Knots get more challenging to untangle as you progress - Amazing brain sharpening puzzle exercise - Use coins to unlock cooler looking chains, hangers and clips - Splendid 3D game design - Fun suitable for all ages, kids and adults Easy to play, but hard to master. Are you patient and brainy enough to untangle them all and become a true knot tangle master? Just don’t run out of moves and don’t go knots.

About

Twisted Knots

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
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In "Tangled Knots," players are immersed in a captivating puzzle adventure where they must untangle complex rope configurations within limited moves to free the rope's ends. With mesmerizing visuals, intuitive mechanics, and brain-teasing challenges, the game offers a satisfying quest for players to showcase their strategic thinking and become the master untanglers. The goal of the game is to untangle the knotted ropes and free the rope's ends by manipulating and rearranging the knots with precise moves. Players must strategically plan their actions to achieve this within a set number of moves. Each level presents players with a unique tangled rope puzzle, resembling a complex web of knots, loops, and twists. The rope can be moved in various directions by swiping or tapping on the screen. The challenge lies in figuring out the most efficient moves to untangle the knots and release the trapped ends of the rope. TERMS OF USE https://playense.com/terms-of-service/ PRIVACY POLICY https://playense.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Unchain4 screens
Twisted Knots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Unchain at none against Twisted Knots's shown. Twisted Knots's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Unchain 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unchain ships an update every 2 months, Twisted Knots every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Unchain versus Twisted Knots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnchainTwisted Knots
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (330 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.0% of reviews16.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings330 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB241 MB
Age rating4++17
DeveloperWEBFY CORP LIMITEDPlayense

Customer experience

Unchain

All ratings330 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive12.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative76.0%

Twisted Knots

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Unchain

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
3 purchases

Twisted Knots

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Member$9.997 Days
One-time2
  • Remove Ad$9.99
  • Premium Pack$17.99

Questions

Is Unchain free?
Unchain 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 Unchain or Twisted Knots have ads?
Twisted Knots shows ads; Unchain does not.
Which is updated more often, Unchain or Twisted Knots?
Unchain ships an update every 2 months, and Twisted Knots every 3 weeks. Most recently, Unchain was updated on October 14, 2026 and Twisted Knots on October 11, 2026.

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