# Tangle Tower vs Fran Bow

The clearest difference is rating: Tangle Tower at 4.8 against Fran Bow's 4.4. Tangle Tower also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (187 vs 42). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Tangle Tower costs $4.99 and Fran Bow $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tangle Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Tangle Tower's written reviews are positive against 85% of Fran Bow's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tangle Tower | Fran Bow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangle-tower/id1645719151/reviews)** | [4.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fran-bow/id6445911052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 85.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #146 | **#50** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 780 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SFB Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/930868204) | [Killmonday Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203318751) |

## What reviewers say

### Tangle Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangle-tower/id1645719151)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Investigate a bizarre murder in a twisted mansion. Explore eerie gardens and a chilling crime scene, uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve unique puzzles. Can you reveal the secrets of Tangle Tower?

**Highlights:** Explore a twisted mansion, Discover curious clues, Interrogate peculiar suspects, Solve unique puzzles, Fully voiced and animated characters, Atmospheric orchestral soundtrack, Digitally painted environments

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and detailed art style
- 🎭 Excellent voice acting and character performances
- 🎵 Outstanding soundtrack and music
- 📖 Engaging and well-written storyline
- 🧩 Fun and satisfying puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Rushed and underdeveloped ending
- ❓ Unanswered plot questions and loose threads
- 📝 Excessive dialogue and conversation
- 🗺️ Linear gameplay with limited exploration freedom
- ⏰ Relatively short playtime

**Reported bugs**

- Audio/sound not working for some users
- Puzzle acceptance issues - won't accept correct answers
- Game stops working mid-playthrough
- Audio issues across multiple languages

**Requested features**

- Sequel or continuation of the Detective Grimoire series
- Difficulty level selection options
- In-game hint system
- Audio drama content between games
- Longer game with more content


### Fran Bow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fran-bow/id6445911052)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Puzzle, #77 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a psychological adventure as a young girl navigating a sinister alternate reality to uncover her parents' killers. Use unique abilities to solve puzzles, interact with characters, and explore a hand-painted world.

**Highlights:** Story-driven psychological adventure, Alternate reality exploration, Puzzle solving, Interactive pet cat, Hand-painted 2D graphics, Explore 70+ locations, Interact with unique characters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tangle Tower free?

Tangle Tower costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fran Bow free?

Fran Bow costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tangle Tower or Fran Bow?

Tangle Tower is rated higher. Tangle Tower averages 4.8 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Fran Bow averages 4.4 from 42 ratings.

### Do Tangle Tower or Fran Bow have ads?

Neither Tangle Tower nor Fran Bow shows ads.

### Which is more popular, Tangle Tower or Fran Bow?

Tangle Tower currently peaks at #146 in the App Store charts, and Fran Bow at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*