Save The Pencil vs Knit Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Save The Pencil
Guide a pencil character through a rebellious stationery cupboard by tapping dots to connect them. Solve 120 challenging puzzles across 8 chapters, dodge various stationery enemies, and collect stars to unlock bonus levels and new characters.
- Tap-to-move gameplay
- 120 challenging puzzles
- 8 distinct chapters
- Unlockable bonus levels
- Collect stars for high scores
- Dodge stationery enemies
- Unlock new characters
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Save the Pencil is back, rebuilt and remastered for modern iPhone. Guide HB across the page, connect every dot and keep his lead away from a stationery cupboard full of trouble. Each route is a compact puzzle of timing, precision and planning. FEATURES • 120 handcrafted campaign levels across 8 distinctive paper chapters • 50 additional bonus levels • Collect three stars on every level • Dodge paperclips, spinning rulers, erasers, staples, scissors and more • Take on a unique boss at the end of every chapter • Earn blue dots as you play and spend them on helpful extras • Completely remastered artwork, animation, audio and effects • No third-party advertising Tap a dot, draw your route and save HB's lead. It is join the dots, but not as you know it.
Knit Master
Engage your mind with a unique puzzle experience that combines color sorting with intricate logic. Analyze complex "wire maps" of tangled wool rolls, untangle them strategically, and reveal art. This game is designed for thinkers and strategists.
- Complex wire map puzzles
- Strategic untangling mechanics
- Color sorting challenges
- Develop spatial reasoning
- Sharpen observation skills
- Undo and Remove boosters
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Tired of the same old sorting games? Prepare for a brilliant new challenge that will truly test your mind! Welcome to a captivating puzzle experience where color sorting meets intricate logic. Forget what you know about simply moving items from one tube to another. In this game, each level presents you with a ""wire map""—a beautiful but complex tangle of interlocked wool rolls. Your mission is not just to sort, but to observe, plan, and untangle your way to victory. This is a game designed for thinkers, strategists, and anyone who loves the deep satisfaction of solving a truly clever puzzle. The Unique Challenge: How It Works Imagine a beautiful mess where every piece is connected. You cannot simply move any wool roll you want. Observe the Layers: Each roll is part of a static wire map. You must analyze which ones are on top and which are blocked underneath. Untie the Knots: Many wool rolls are ""tied"" down by others. You must find the correct sequence to remove the blocking rolls first, effectively untying the knot to free the ones you need. This turns simple sorting into a fascinating logic puzzle. How to Play: Analyze the Board: Take a moment to observe the entire wire map and identify the colors and layers. Select an Unblocked Roll: Tap or click on a wool roll that is on the top layer and not obstructed. Move to the Tray: Guide it to the tray with the matching color. Plan & Untangle: Strategically remove rolls to unblock and untie others, working your way through the layers of the puzzle. Use Boosters Wisely: If you get tangled up, you can use boosters like ""Undo"" to rethink your strategy or ""Remove"" to get a particularly tricky roll out of the way. More Than Just Sorting — A True Brain Workout: This game is crafted to engage different parts of your mind and deliver incredible ""brain-satisfaction."" Develop Spatial Reasoning: This isn't just about color. You'll learn to perceive the puzzle in three dimensions, visualizing how the layers interact and planning moves several steps ahead. Sharpen Your Observation: Success comes from smart observation, not speed. You will train your eyes to scan the entire board, identify critical ""key"" rolls, and see the path to victory where others see only chaos. Experience Strategic Satisfaction: We built this game around that amazing ""Aha!"" moment. Feel the rewarding journey from seeing a complex tangle, to the thrill of discovering the correct sequence, and finally, the wave of satisfaction as the last roll clicks perfectly into place. Are you ready to move beyond simple sorting and prove you can master the tangle? Download now and give your brain the fresh, strategic, and deeply satisfying puzzle it's been waiting for!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Knit Master at Free against Save The Pencil's $2.99. Knit Master also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Save The Pencil's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 3). On ads, 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
Knit Master is free to download; Save The Pencil costs $2.99 up front. Save The Pencil sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Knit Master sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Knit Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save The Pencil has 65 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Save The Pencil ships an update every 6 weeks, Knit Master every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Save The Pencil | Knit Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (65 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 309 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Perfect Dimension | AMOBEAR PTE. LTD |
Customer experience
Save The Pencil
Knit Master
Bugs and requests
Save The Pencil
Reported bugs
3 issues- Rulers and obstacles glitching out
- App crashing on launch or during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content updates
- Improved touch sensitivity
- Ability to skip difficult levels
Knit Master
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Save The Pencil
- 1,000 Blue Dot Pack$0.99
- 5,000 Blue Dot Pack$2.99
- 10,000 Blue Dot Pack$4.99
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- 50,000 Blue Dot Pack$9.99
Knit Master
- Coin Shop$1.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Special Offer$4.99
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- Coin Shop$6.99
- Remove Ads$6.99
- Coin Shop$15.99
- Coin Shop$31.99
- Coin Shop$51.99
- Coin Shop$99.99
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