Comparison

TangledString vs Dancing Particle

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

Head to head
About

TangledString

Features
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The left and right edges of the screen are tied with 10 strings. Apply the right end that is connected to the left end. The game is over when you can hit as many as 10.

About

Dancing Particle

Experience a visually captivating and stress-relieving interactive application. Swipe your finger to create mesmerizing particle effects and transform them into unique wallpapers. Escape the everyday and find tranquility with this artistic and engaging tool.

Highlights
  • Interactive particle effects
  • Stress relief and relaxation
  • Over 50 unique effects
  • Dreamlike visual experiences
  • Save effects as wallpapers
  • Artistic charm
Features
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"Dancing Particle" is an interactive application that combines stress relief, relaxation, and healing. It meticulously presents over 50 unique and engaging particle interaction effects, each carefully crafted to captivate and hold one's attention. With a gentle swipe of your fingertip, countless colorful particles leap onto the screen and dance gracefully. As your fingers touch and slide across the screen, the particles exhibit breathtaking dreamlike effects, as if you're immersed in a magical world. If you find yourself deeply captivated by these dreamy particle effects, simply tap the save button, and they can be transformed into a stunning wallpaper filled with artistic charm. Whether used as a phone background or shared with friends, they will add a unique touch of color to your life. Now, why not put aside your work for a moment and let "Dancing Particle" take you away from the hustle and bustle, forget your worries, and release your stress. Let your mood soar freely with the dance of the particles and immerse yourself in this rare moment of tranquility and relaxation.

Screenshots

TangledString2 screens
Dancing Particle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TangledString at none against Dancing Particle's 1. TangledString also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dancing Particle's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 42 months) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price 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. Dancing Particle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TangledString asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TangledString ships an update every 42 months, Dancing Particle every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TangledString versus Dancing Particle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTangledStringDancing Particle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (109 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—109 — better
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYukihiro Shioya亚杰 刘

In-app purchases

None

TangledString

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dancing Particle

One-time1
  • All particle effects$1.99

Questions

Is TangledString free?
TangledString is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dancing Particle free?
Dancing Particle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TangledString or Dancing Particle have ads?
Dancing Particle shows ads; TangledString does not.
Which is updated more often, TangledString or Dancing Particle?
TangledString ships an update every 42 months, and Dancing Particle every 4 days. Most recently, TangledString was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dancing Particle on November 7, 2026.

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