Comparison

Tangled vs Tangled Line 3D

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

Tangled Line 3D

Engage in a captivating 3D puzzle adventure where you untangle intricate rope knots. Strategically plan your moves to free the ends of the ropes and progress through over 100 challenging levels. Enjoy beautiful graphics and unique puzzle mechanics.

Highlights
  • Untangle intricate rope puzzles
  • Strategic move planning
  • Over 100 levels
  • Beautiful 3D graphics
  • Unique rope skins
  • Octopus pins and key/lock mechanics
Features
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Welcome to Tangled Line 3D: Knot Twisted, a world where your strategic skills get tested in an enthralling puzzle adventure! Get ready to dive into a mesmerizing universe, untangling intricate rope puzzles within a certain number of moves, and freeing the ends of the ropes. This game is packed with captivating visuals and intuitive mechanics that make you feel like a master untangler. Your mission? To unravel the knots and free the ends of the ropes with calculated and precise moves. Be strategic, plan your moves wisely, and conquer the game level by level. Each level presents you with a unique tangled rope puzzle that's like stepping into a maze of knots, loops, and twists. Move the rope in various directions by simply swiping or tapping on the screen. Your challenge? To figure out the smartest moves to untangle the knots and free the trapped ends of the rope. Get ready to flex your brain muscles and embark on this exciting quest! How to play Tangled Line 3D: Knot Twisted: - Select the rope judiciously to avoid creating additional knots. - Move the rope by tapping and draping, aiming to position it correctly and unravel all knots. - Organize the ropes sequentially for optimal results. - Think quickly and deploy strategic planning as you guide the ropes to disentangle the knots. - Successfully unknot all the ropes to triumph. Features of Tangled Line 3D: Knot Twisted: - The gameplay of "Tangled Line 3D: Knot Twisted" is a true work of art, offering an aesthetic and engaging experience. - Relish in the beautifully rendered 3D graphics and a vivid color palette. - Test your skills with more than 100 levels, featuring diverse maps and escalating challenges. - Personalize your play with an array of unique rope skins. - Encounter octopus pins, each presenting a distinctive twist to the puzzles. - Navigate the intricate interplay between keys and locks, adding depth to the puzzles. Download Tangled Line 3D: Knot Twisted now and demonstrate your mastery over the most daunting of knots, one level at a time. Embark on an unforgettable puzzle-solving odyssey!

Screenshots

Tangled4 screens
Tangled Line 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tangled at none against Tangled Line 3D's shown. Tangled also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 23%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Tangled Line 3D's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (773 vs 31). 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 Tangled Line 3D sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tangled Line 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tangled Line 3D has 773 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 23% of Tangled Line 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tangled versus Tangled Line 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTangledTangled Line 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (31 ratings)4.2 (773 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews — better23.3% of reviews
Number of ratings31773 — 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 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB221 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWest Code StudiosHiker Games Joint Stock Company

Customer experience

Tangled

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

Tangled Line 3D

All ratings773 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral19.5%
Negative57.2%

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

Tangled Line 3D

From 773 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive game
  • 🧠 Challenging brain-training puzzles
  • 🎨 Visually appealing design

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • ⏱️ Strict time limits on levels
  • 🔒 Paid version still has ads
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (ropes not responsive, game freezing)

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

Tangled Line 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing/not loading
  • Ropes not responding properly
  • Levels not registering as completed

Requested features

3 requests
  • Untimed version for relaxed gameplay
  • More levels and content updates
  • Improved ad implementation (shorter ads, less frequent)

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
14 purchases

Tangled Line 3D

One-time14
  • Great Card Pack$0.99
  • Gold Pack 1$0.99
  • No Ads 24h$0.99
Show 11 more
  • Heart Pack 1$1.99
  • Gold Pack 2$1.99
  • Powerup Supplies$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • No Ads Pack$4.99
  • Gold Pack 3$4.99
  • Big Powerup Supplies$4.99
  • Medal VIP 3days$4.99
  • Power Up Bundle$4.99
  • Gold Pack 4$14.99
  • Mega Power Up Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Tangled free?
Tangled is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tangled Line 3D free?
Tangled Line 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tangled or Tangled Line 3D?
Tangled Line 3D is rated higher. Tangled averages 3.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Tangled Line 3D averages 4.2 from 773 ratings.
Do Tangled or Tangled Line 3D have ads?
Tangled Line 3D shows ads; Tangled does not.
Which is updated more often, Tangled or Tangled Line 3D?
Tangled ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tangled Line 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tangled was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tangled Line 3D on October 17, 2026.

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