# Pixel Pop! vs Knot Match

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knot Match at 50% against Pixel Pop!'s 0%. Pixel Pop!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knot Match sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Pop! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pixel Pop! ships an update every 2 weeks, Knot Match every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pop! | Knot Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pop/id6480009314/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **58** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 463 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Kaliba Games & Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549023239) | [Virtual Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654921012) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Pop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pop/id6480009314)

Navigate cubes through a challenging grid, guiding them to a blade while avoiding obstacles. Strategize your moves to clear all cubes in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Navigate cubes in a grid, Guide cubes to a blade, Avoid other cubes and blades, Challenging puzzle mechanics, Strategic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Knot Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-match/id6744096181)

A colorful 3D puzzle game where you untangle threads by matching colors. Tap to collect knotted threads, strategize your moves, and use boosters to clear the board and bring order to the chaos.

**Highlights:** 3D thread-matching puzzle, Intuitive tap mechanics, Strategic slot and booster use, Satisfying visual effects, New levels added weekly, Handcrafted objects

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Second Chance Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Pop! free?

Pixel Pop! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knot Match free?

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

### Do Pixel Pop! or Knot Match have ads?

Both Pixel Pop! and Knot Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pop! or Knot Match?

Pixel Pop! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Knot Match every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Pop! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Knot Match on October 28, 2026.

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