# Tangled vs Empty.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Empty. at 93% against Tangled's 50%. Empty. also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Tangled's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tangled sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Empty. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Empty. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Empty. has 2.4K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tangled's written reviews are positive against 93% of Empty.'s.

Tangled ships an update every 3 weeks, Empty. monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tangled | Empty. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled/id309543858/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty/id1191062782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [West Code Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/309543861) | [Maksym Dzitsiuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191062781) |

## What reviewers say

### Tangled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled/id309543858)

Untangle lines by dragging dots to prevent overlaps in this mind-bending puzzle game. It offers 90 handcrafted levels, unlimited randomly generated challenges, and online multiplayer to compete with others.

**Highlights:** Untangle lines by dragging dots, 90 carefully designed puzzles, Unlimited randomly generated puzzles, Online multiplayer mode, MultiTouch support, Retina graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marshmallow Sky | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mud Miasto | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planetarius | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Worlds | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🤔 Unique and engaging concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Lack of instructions or tutorials
- 💤 Puzzles become repetitive over time
- 📱 Difficult to control on small screens

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after crashes
- Inability to return to main menu
- Graphical glitches and visual issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and resume progress
- More varied and randomized puzzles
- Zoom and pan functionality
- Hint system or solution guides


### Empty.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty/id1191062782)

A relaxing puzzle game designed to help you unwind and appreciate simplicity. Rotate rooms to clear them using intuitive one-touch controls. Enjoy a peaceful experience with a beautiful soundtrack and over 25 handcrafted levels.

**Highlights:** Unique room rotation puzzles, One-touch controls, No ads or paid content, Accessible for all ages, 25+ handcrafted levels, Original soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Calming and relaxing
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful color palette and aesthetics
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Some levels require precise alignment
- 🔇 No option to turn off background music

**Reported bugs**

- Certain objects not disappearing as expected
- Glitches on specific levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Difficulty settings or options
- Ability to save progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tangled free?

Tangled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Empty. free?

Empty. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tangled or Empty.?

Empty. is rated higher. Tangled averages 3.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Empty. averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Tangled or Empty. have ads?

Neither Tangled nor Empty. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tangled or Empty.?

Tangled ships an update every 3 weeks, and Empty. monthly. Most recently, Tangled was updated on October 7, 2026 and Empty. on October 12, 2026.

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