Comparison

Tangled vs Blocks & Ropes

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

Head to head
About

Tangled

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
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***Over 2 million players and counting!*** Tangled is a simple yet mind bending puzzle game. The goal of the game is to "untangle" the lines and make sure they don't overlap. Touch the dots and drag the lines to untangle them. You can now play the famous Planarity / Untangle game on your iPhone or iPod Touch. The 90 carefully designed puzzles provide a smooth learning curve. Once you've finished all 90, you can have unlimited fun with the randomly generated puzzles. You can also try to master the puzzles and challenge other players online to see who can finish the puzzles in the least amount of moves. Features: - Set of 90 puzzles carefully designed in increasing difficulty - Online multiplayer mode. Challenge players around the world to see who can finish 3 puzzles in the least amount of moves - Progress bar so you can see how close you are to solve the puzzle - MultiTouch support; move multiple dots at once - Unlimited randomly generated puzzles with 5 difficulty levels - Retina graphics! "The game idea is pretty strong and the execution is also very well done. It can be very tough at times, but if you are the kind of guy who loves to take on challenges, give Tangled a shot." 9 / 10 TheAppleGoogle 5/5 "Awesome - Congrats on a simple yet really fun game!" nobre 5/5 "One puzzling and challenging game - The replayability of this game is outstanding!. Not only do you have 20 puzzles that are enough to keep you puzzling away for hours, but it also generates leveled puzzles randomly. the interface is easy to understand, yet the game is difficult to master. Excellent." Luis Villalta Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz2Pjp_xbDg

About

Blocks & Ropes

Untangle pairs of connected blocks by stretching and manipulating them to clear the board. This addictive puzzle game offers over 1000 levels with increasing complexity and new mechanics to challenge your logic and boost your IQ.

Highlights
  • Connect pairs of blocks
  • Over 1000 levels
  • Increasingly complex puzzles
  • New block mechanics
  • Bright and beautiful graphics
  • Skip levels option
Features
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► ROCK THE BLOCKS What a tangled web we weave, and you’re the one who’s going to untangle it in this unusual and entertaining puzzle game that requires you to stretch your imagination, unblock your logic, and really get your brain working. Tug and twist at the matted tangle until eventually something snaps and a pair of cubes break free. Solving the puzzle won’t be easy – especially as the number of blocks gets bigger and bigger and more and more complex mechanisms are added to the mix – but it’s bound to bring a massive dose of satisfaction when you finally set the last blocks free. ► CAN YOU SQUARE IT? • Feeling mentally blocked? This original and addictive brainteaser game is a great way to improve your IQ and give your mind a quick but powerful workout. Pairs of blocks connected by a stretchy cord must be brought together to clear the board and complete the puzzle. Pull this one up, push that one to the side, and keep shuffling till you’ve completed all the pairs. • It's a non-stop block party: With over 1000 levels to complete, there’s always something to engage your brain and get you thinking in this relaxing but intriguing puzzle game. Five minutes to spare? Get solving another tangled block puzzle. • New tricks on the block: As you progress through the game, you’ll come across a wide range of new mechanics that will keep the puzzles challenging and your brain ticking over – exploding blocks, pairs moving in one direction only, shattering glass cubes and much more. Be sure, you’ll never have time to get bored, and your logic will always be tested. • Blocks of colour: Original puzzle mechanics are combined with bright and beautiful graphics and satisfying haptic effects to brisk each puzzle and activate not just your logic but every part of your brain. • Never get stuck on the blocks: If you don’t see the solution straight away, you may pull and prod at different blocks on the board as long as you like – until you find a way to start setting them free. And if you really get stuck, there’s always an option of just skipping to the next level ensuring a stress-free and pleasurable playing experience. ► UNTANGLE, UNWIND AND HAVE FUN If you’re looking for a fast and entertaining puzzle game that would keep you engaged and your brain active for some five minutes or endless hours, then look no further than Shackled Cubes. Download the game now and throw yourself on untangling the knotted cubes in increasingly challenging and enjoyable puzzles that will give your brain enjoyable exercise while also helping you kick back and relax. Come and join the block party! Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Tangled4 screens
Blocks & Ropes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blocks & Ropes at 4.7 against Tangled's 3.8. Blocks & Ropes also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 31). Tangled's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Tangled sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Blocks & Ropes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blocks & Ropes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocks & Ropes has 5K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Tangled's written reviews are positive against 41% of Blocks & Ropes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tangled ships an update every 3 weeks, Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tangled versus Blocks & Ropes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTangledBlocks & Ropes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (31 ratings)4.7 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews — better41.2% of reviews
Number of ratings315K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB466 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWest Code StudiosSayGames LTD

Customer experience

Tangled

All ratings31 ratings
Positive64.5%
Neutral19.4%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral10.1%
Negative39.6%

Blocks & Ropes

All ratings5,015 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral22.8%
Negative36.0%

User reviews

Tangled

From 31 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Blocks & Ropes

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing and fun game
  • 🎨 Interesting and creative design
  • 💡 Variety of mechanics and challenges
  • 🎶 Gentle and soothing music

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Levels can be too easy at times
  • 🕰️ Slow progression to new mechanics
  • 🔋 High battery consumption due to ads
  • 🤯 Frustrating glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay

Bugs and requests

Tangled

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Blocks & Ropes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to progress past level 957
  • Glitches with certain block mechanics
  • Ads causing game freezes or crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Hint button or tutorial for new mechanics
  • Level select or difficulty options
  • Ability to disable or reduce ads
  • More challenging levels and puzzles
  • Customizable backgrounds and themes

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tangled

One-time4
  • Marshmallow Sky$0.99
  • Mud Miasto$0.99
  • Planetarius$0.99
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  • All Worlds$1.99
1 purchases

Blocks & Ropes

One-time1
  • No ADS$2.99

Questions

Is Tangled free?
Tangled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blocks & Ropes free?
Blocks & Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tangled or Blocks & Ropes?
Blocks & Ropes is rated higher. Tangled averages 3.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Blocks & Ropes averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.
Do Tangled or Blocks & Ropes have ads?
Blocks & Ropes shows ads; Tangled does not.
Which is updated more often, Tangled or Blocks & Ropes?
Tangled ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blocks & Ropes every 2 months. Most recently, Tangled was updated on October 7, 2026 and Blocks & Ropes on October 16, 2026.

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