# Tangled Line 3D vs GrainWashed

The clearest difference is rating: GrainWashed at 5.0 against Tangled Line 3D's 4.2. GrainWashed also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Tangled Line 3D's advantage is ratings volume (774 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 GrainWashed sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GrainWashed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tangled Line 3D has 774 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tangled Line 3D | GrainWashed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-line-3d-knot-twisted/id6475159809/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainwashed/id6746392834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiker Games Joint Stock Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/492037747) | [Chromagraph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816625897) |

## 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)


### GrainWashed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainwashed/id6746392834)

Engage your mind with this minimalist puzzle game focused on collecting grain without overlapping paths. Featuring procedurally generated levels and multiple difficulty settings, it offers both quick mental breaks and deep strategic challenges. Compete on weekly leaderboards for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Collect grain without overlapping paths, Procedurally generated levels, Multiple difficulty levels, Weekly leaderboards, Relaxing and addictive gameplay, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad-Free | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tangled Line 3D free?

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

### Is GrainWashed free?

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

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

GrainWashed is rated higher. Tangled Line 3D averages 4.2 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while GrainWashed averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tangled Line 3D or GrainWashed have ads?

Both Tangled Line 3D and GrainWashed show ads.

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

Tangled Line 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and GrainWashed every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tangled Line 3D was updated on October 30, 2026 and GrainWashed on October 30, 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.*