Comparison

Pixie vs Tangle Craze

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixie

Features
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Embark on a creative journey with Pixie: Animated Canvas, where painting and drawing meet the magic of motion. Made for children aged 6 to 8. Features: Dynamic Drawing Experience - Immerse yourself in the magic of animated scenes, draw and paint on moving canvases. Versatile Drawing Tools - Choose from a selection of six drawing and painting tools. Customization at Your Fingertips - Tailor colors and sizes to ensure that every stroke reflects your unique style. Seamless Drawing Options - Draw with your finger or opt for precision with a pen or stylus. Intuitive Navigation - Navigate through your artistic journey effortlessly with finger gestures that allow you to pan and zoom. Animation Control - Pause and resume the animations at your convenience, giving you the freedom to refine your artwork with precision. Free and easy to use - No payment required, no account setup necessary. Save unlimited versions of your creations directly to your device. No internet connection required - can be used offline. Child safe - No data is transferred from your device, and no connections are made to external services.

About

Tangle Craze

This game challenges you to sort and collect colored ropes and coils, matching them to a target color. As you clear the board, new layers are revealed, requiring strategic thinking and careful planning to avoid filling limited storage slots.

Highlights
  • Collect matching colored ropes and coils
  • Dynamic puzzle board that slides up
  • Strategic move planning with limited storage
  • Simple tap-to-collect gameplay
  • Bright and cheerful colorful graphics
  • Satisfying puzzle-clearing moments
Features
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Get ready for a sorting challenge unlike any other! Your mission is to collect ropes and coils that match the target color. It’s not just about untangling knots! You’ll also find colorful coils stacked in layers—just tap to collect them. Here’s the coolest part: as you clear away ropes, the entire puzzle board slides up, revealing new challenges and surprises below! But you must think ahead! If you pick the wrong color, it goes into your very limited storage slots. If the storage area fills up, you’ll have to start the level over. Every move counts! Highlights: Dynamic Puzzles: The board is always moving! Enjoy a fresh challenge as the puzzle rises to reveal more. Simple to Learn, Hard to Master: Tap to collect ropes and coils. The rules are easy, but the strategy will truly test your brain. Plan Your Moves: With limited storage space, every tap matters. Think strategically to keep your slots free. Amazingly Satisfying: Experience that “Aha!” moment when you clear a complex level with a perfect plan. Bright & Cheerful: Dive into a world of clean, colorful graphics that make sorting a pure joy. Think you can master this ever-changing, colorful maze? Download now and put your skills to the test

Screenshots

Pixie4 screens
Tangle Craze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixie at none against Tangle Craze's 10. Pixie also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tangle Craze sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pixie asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixie ships an update every 3 months, Tangle Craze every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pixie versus Tangle Craze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixieTangle Craze
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (126 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—13.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB219 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJames HartillCONATURE

In-app purchases

None

Pixie

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Tangle Craze

One-time10
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • Snake Skin1$1.99
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  • Mini Bundle$5.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • 5000 Coins$7.99
  • Large Bundle$9.99
  • Ultra Bundle$19.99
  • Giant Bundle$39.99
  • 50,000 Coins$54.99

Questions

Is Pixie free?
Pixie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tangle Craze free?
Tangle Craze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixie or Tangle Craze have ads?
Tangle Craze shows ads; Pixie does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixie or Tangle Craze?
Pixie ships an update every 3 months, and Tangle Craze every 2 months. Most recently, Pixie was updated on November 4, 2026 and Tangle Craze on November 4, 2026.

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