# Twisted Tangle vs Tangled Line 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Twisted Tangle at 4.6 against Tangled Line 3D's 4.2. Twisted Tangle also leads on ratings volume (159K vs 770) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Twisted Tangle sells 25 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.

Twisted Tangle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twisted Tangle has 159K ratings behind it against 770, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Twisted Tangle'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.

Twisted Tangle ships an update weekly, Tangled Line 3D monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twisted Tangle | Tangled Line 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (159K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-tangle/id6447757125/reviews)** | [4.2 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-line-3d-knot-twisted/id6475159809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **159K** | 770 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **23.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 413 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Hiker Games Joint Stock Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/492037747) |

## What reviewers say

### Twisted Tangle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-tangle/id6447757125)

Engage your mind with a 3D knot-solving puzzle game. Master pin manipulation to untangle complex knots and overcome challenging levels. Weekly puzzles and boss stages offer continuous strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** 3D knot-solving puzzles, Pin manipulation mechanics, Weekly new puzzles, Boss levels, Diverse level challenges, Fixed and Octopus pins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 24H | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Heart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heart x10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money 1k | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4th Of July Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Its | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money 2K | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heart x30 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Untangle Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Money 5k | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Money 10k | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Money 25k | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 💡 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Good brain teaser

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🕰️ Frustrating time limits
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Impossible levels without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Ropes not moving as intended
- Game freezing or crashing
- Levels not registering as completed
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Option to play without time limits
- More variety in level difficulty
- Ability to replay old levels
- Better reward system for completing levels


### 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 Twisted Tangle free?

Twisted Tangle 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, Twisted Tangle or Tangled Line 3D?

Twisted Tangle is rated higher. Twisted Tangle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 159K ratings, while Tangled Line 3D averages 4.2 from 770 ratings.

### Do Twisted Tangle or Tangled Line 3D have ads?

Both Twisted Tangle and Tangled Line 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Twisted Tangle or Tangled Line 3D?

Twisted Tangle ships an update weekly, and Tangled Line 3D monthly. Most recently, Twisted Tangle was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tangled Line 3D on September 23, 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.*