Comparison

Pixel Pop! vs Knit Knot!

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Pop!

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
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In this thrilling game, you'll navigate Poppers in a complex grid and guide them to the target. But beware, other Poppers will present you with a challenging puzzle. Strategize wisely and pop all the cubes!

About

Knit Knot!

Match fluffy wool balls to their spools by winding threads before time runs out. This engaging puzzle game features over 100 handcrafted levels with unique mechanics that grow in complexity.

Highlights
  • Match-and-wind gameplay
  • Over 100 handcrafted levels
  • 15 unique mechanics
  • Color matching
  • Time Bombs and Locked Blocks
  • Satisfying animations
Features
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In Knit Knot, match fluffy wool balls to their corresponding spools, winding threads around each level before time runs out. With 15 unique mechanics to master, every level is a fresh challenge. Game Features • Simple match-and-wind gameplay that grows steadily more strategic as new mechanics appear. • From Color Matching and Time Bombs to Frozen Tiles, Locked Blocks, and more—each twist keeps you on your toes. • Drag to link wool and spools, then watch the yarn spiral smoothly onto each reel. • Warm textures, playful color palettes, and satisfying animations make every match a delight. • Over 100 handcrafted levels—each board introduces fresh obstacles and new combinations of mechanics. How to Play 1. Match each wool tile to its same-color spool. 2. Wind the yarn fully around the reel to clear both pieces. 3. Clear the entire board before the timer hits zero. Plan your moves, stay ahead of ticking Time Bombs, and unlock all the hidden keys in Locked Blocks to conquer every puzzle. Whether you’re settling in for a quick brain workout or embarking on a marathon puzzle spree, Knit Knot delivers hours of yarn-spinning fun. Download now and start winding!

Screenshots

Pixel Pop!4 screens
Knit Knot!4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pixel Pop! and Knit Knot! both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Knit Knot!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Pixel Pop!'s. Knit Knot! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pixel Pop! against 4.6 for Knit Knot!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Pixel Pop!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Knit Knot!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Pop! ships an update every 2 weeks, Knit Knot! every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pixel Pop! versus Knit Knot!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Pop!Knit Knot!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (58 ratings)4.6 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size463 MB160 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKaliba Games & Technologies Inc.Onur Dede

Customer experience

Pixel Pop!

All ratings58 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Knit Knot!

All ratings44 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Pop!

No in-app purchases

None

Knit Knot!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Pop! free?
Pixel Pop! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knit Knot! free?
Knit Knot! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Pop! or Knit Knot!?
Knit Knot! is rated higher. Pixel Pop! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Knit Knot! averages 4.6 from 44 ratings.
Do Pixel Pop! or Knit Knot! have ads?
Both Pixel Pop! and Knit Knot! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Pop! or Knit Knot!?
Pixel Pop! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Knit Knot! every 3 days. Most recently, Pixel Pop! was updated on September 12, 2026 and Knit Knot! on September 16, 2026.

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