# Tangled vs Blocks & Ropes

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tangled | Blocks & Ropes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled/id309543858/reviews) | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-and-ropes/id1631994510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.2% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 466 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [West Code Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/309543861) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## 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


### Blocks & Ropes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-and-ropes/id1631994510)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ADS | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*