TangledString vs WJIB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TangledString
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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.
WJIB
This app offers a continuous stream of classic hits from the 1950s through the 1980s. It aims to evoke nostalgia by playing music from memorable eras, celebrating past experiences and the songs associated with them.
- 24-hour music stream
- Hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s
- Nostalgic music experience
- Celebrates past memories
- Focus on classic hits
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Boston's Music & Memories. WJIB presents a commercial free, 24 hour mix of the greatest hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. A unique, nostalgic feel celebrates the best moments of our lives, reminding us of great times, special people, and unforgettable places where we heard these great songs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TangledString at none against WJIB's shown. WJIB's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 42 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TangledString ships an update every 42 months, WJIB every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TangledString | WJIB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yukihiro Shioya | CodComm, Inc. |
In-app purchases
TangledString
No in-app purchases
WJIB
No in-app purchases
