# Tangled vs Tangled Line 3D

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tangled | Tangled Line 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled/id309543858/reviews) | **[4.2 (773 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-line-3d-knot-twisted/id6475159809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **773** |
| Positive reviews | **50.2% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 221 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) | [Hiker Games Joint Stock Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/492037747) |

## 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


### Tangled Line 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-line-3d-knot-twisted/id6475159809)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Great Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 24h | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heart Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Powerup Supplies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Powerup Supplies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medal VIP 3days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Power Up Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Power Up Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing/not loading
- Ropes not responding properly
- Levels not registering as completed

**Requested features**

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


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