# Tangled Line 3D vs Twisted Rope

The clearest difference is rating: Twisted Rope at 4.5 against Tangled Line 3D's 4.2. Twisted Rope also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 774) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tangled Line 3D sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Twisted Rope sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Twisted Rope holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twisted Rope has 28K ratings behind it against 774, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Tangled Line 3D's written reviews are positive against 29% of Twisted Rope's.

Tangled Line 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Twisted Rope weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tangled Line 3D | Twisted Rope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-line-3d-knot-twisted/id6475159809/reviews) | **[4.5 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-rope-tangle-master-3d/id6499198142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 774 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | **29.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 402 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiker Games Joint Stock Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/492037747) | [Thom Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746871598) |

## What reviewers say

### 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)


### Twisted Rope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisted-rope-tangle-master-3d/id6499198142)

Solve intricate rope puzzles by untangling knots and sorting ropes in the correct order. Strategically use supports to overcome challenging missions and progress through a thrilling, twisted world.

**Highlights:** Untie knots, Sort ropes, Use supports, Solve puzzles, Progress through missions

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads 24h Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Free Time Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scissor Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Booster Offer Hammer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Safety Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket1 Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Offer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Summer1 Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ticket2 Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket3 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket4 Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Visually appealing game
- 💡 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive use of AI and ads
- 🕰️ Restrictive time limits
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing issues
- Rope glitches and unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Option to disable timer
- More levels and content updates
- Better reward system for coins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tangled Line 3D free?

Tangled Line 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Twisted Rope free?

Twisted Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tangled Line 3D or Twisted Rope?

Twisted Rope is rated higher. Tangled Line 3D averages 4.2 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Twisted Rope averages 4.5 from 28K ratings.

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

Both Tangled Line 3D and Twisted Rope show ads.

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

Tangled Line 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Twisted Rope weekly. Most recently, Tangled Line 3D was updated on October 30, 2026 and Twisted Rope on November 1, 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.*