Comparison

Tangled vs Twisted Knots

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

Twisted Knots

Engage in a captivating puzzle adventure where you untangle complex rope configurations within limited moves. Showcase strategic thinking and become a master untangler with mesmerizing visuals and brain-teasing challenges.

Highlights
  • Untangle complex rope configurations
  • Limited moves per level
  • Mesmerizing visuals
  • Intuitive swipe/tap controls
  • Brain-teasing challenges
  • Strategic thinking required
Features
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In "Tangled Knots," players are immersed in a captivating puzzle adventure where they must untangle complex rope configurations within limited moves to free the rope's ends. With mesmerizing visuals, intuitive mechanics, and brain-teasing challenges, the game offers a satisfying quest for players to showcase their strategic thinking and become the master untanglers. The goal of the game is to untangle the knotted ropes and free the rope's ends by manipulating and rearranging the knots with precise moves. Players must strategically plan their actions to achieve this within a set number of moves. Each level presents players with a unique tangled rope puzzle, resembling a complex web of knots, loops, and twists. The rope can be moved in various directions by swiping or tapping on the screen. The challenge lies in figuring out the most efficient moves to untangle the knots and release the trapped ends of the rope. TERMS OF USE https://playense.com/terms-of-service/ PRIVACY POLICY https://playense.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Tangled4 screens
Twisted Knots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tangled at none against Twisted Knots's shown. Tangled also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Twisted Knots sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tangled versus Twisted Knots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTangledTwisted Knots
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB241 MB
Age rating4++17
DeveloperWest Code StudiosPlayense

Customer experience

Tangled

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

Twisted Knots

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%

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

Twisted Knots

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

Twisted Knots

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Member$9.997 Days
One-time2
  • Remove Ad$9.99
  • Premium Pack$17.99

Questions

Is Tangled free?
Tangled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Twisted Knots free?
Twisted Knots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tangled or Twisted Knots have ads?
Twisted Knots shows ads; Tangled does not.
Which is updated more often, Tangled or Twisted Knots?
Tangled ships an update every 3 weeks, and Twisted Knots every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tangled was updated on October 7, 2026 and Twisted Knots on September 24, 2026.

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