Knotwords vs Math Path
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Knotwords
A daily word puzzle game that challenges you to arrange letters into valid words across and down. Its minimal design and intuitive progression make it an engaging and accessible brain teaser.
- Minimalist and elegant design
- Logic-based word puzzles
- Daily challenges
- Intuitive progression system
- Valid word arrangement
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Knotwords is a minimal and elegant logic puzzle — with words. The rules are simple: arrange the letters in each section so every word is valid, across and down. Each puzzle may seem difficult at first — but like all my favorite newspaper puzzles, it gets easier as you progress. Each step guides you naturally towards the solution. This is the kind of game I've been trying to make my whole career — I'm amazed Jack and I discovered this design. We hope you like it. -- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Math Path
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Ready for your daily brain workout? Welcome to Math Path, the elegant, addictive daily numbers game that tests your logic and sharpens your mind. Just like your favorite daily word puzzles, Math Path gives the entire world one unique, carefully crafted board every single day. Your mission? Navigate the 5x5 grid, calculate your route, and arrive at the exact Daily Target number. It sounds simple, but with winding paths, blocker tiles, and a score that drops with every mistake, you will need to plan your route carefully! HOW TO PLAY 1. Start the Journey: Begin at the START tile. 2. Trace the Path: Move up, down, left, or right through the grid. Every tile you step on will Add, Subtract, Multiply, or Divide your running total. 3. Hit the Target: Arrive at the END tile with a total that exactly matches today's Daily Target number! KEY FEATURES One Global Puzzle a Day: Everyone plays the exact same puzzle. Solve it over your morning coffee and compare your strategy with friends. Clean, Fractional-Free Math: No messy decimals allowed! The game is built on strict integer logic. If a path leads to a fraction, the game will buzz and block you—keeping the focus on fun, mental math. Score & Survival Mechanics: You start with 100 points. Every time you undo a wrong turn, you lose 5 points. Drop to zero, and it is Game Over! The Emoji Share Grid: Proud of your flawless victory? Share your exact path to social media or group chats using our spoiler-free colored Emoji Grid. Track Your Stats: Build your daily streak, track your win rate, and try to earn the elusive "Flawless Week" badge. Premium "Juice" & Haptics: Enjoy incredibly satisfying haptic feedback, beautiful dark/light themes, and a triumphant golden pulse animation when you crack the board. No endless grinding. Just one beautiful, brain-teasing puzzle every day. Download Math Path today and join the community of daily problem solvers!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Path at none against Knotwords's 2. Knotwords's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Knotwords sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Math Path asks for nothing beyond the download.
Knotwords ships an update every 10 days, Math Path weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Knotwords | Math Path |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 507 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zach Gage | Philipp Helle |
Bugs and requests
Knotwords
Reported bugs
4 issues- Puzzles with missing/incorrect squares
- Incorrect words being accepted
- Puzzles not properly credited as completed
- Hints not matching the correct answers
Requested features
9 requests- Ability to turn off haptic feedback
- Improved cursor/input behavior
- Cloud sync across devices
- Difficulty settings
- Ability to see definitions of completed words
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- Restart button for puzzles
- Customizable themes
- Daily leaderboards
- Ability to disable hints once used
Math Path
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Knotwords
- Knotwords Pro subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Full Game$11.99
Math Path
No in-app purchases









