Comparison

Knot Busters 3D vs PIG, Points in Grid

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

Head to head
About

Knot Busters 3D

Untangle ropes by strategically dragging and placing them to solve intricate knot puzzles. This addictive game offers over 2000 levels with stunning 3D visuals and ASMR sound effects. Play offline and use boosters to improve your problem-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Drag ropes to untie knots
  • Over 2000 challenging levels
  • Offline play (no Wi-Fi required)
  • Immersive ASMR sound effects
  • Stunning 3D visuals
  • Powerful boosters available
Features
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Welcome to Knot Busters 3D – The Ultimate Rope Puzzle Experience! Drag the ropes to move and place them correctly to untie knots in Knot Busters 3D, an addictive and relaxing rope puzzle game. Challenge your puzzle-solving skills as you twist, spin, and untangle ropes until all the strings on the map are untangled. This is more than just a string game; it's a test of your wits and strategy. Test your brain and kill time with Knot Busters 3D! Use your imagination to untangle each twist, relax, and have fun with this engaging rope game! • Your puzzle-solving journey is an art form in itself! • Over 2000 challenging levels to unlock. • Play anywhere, anytime, no Wi-Fi required! Enjoy the game online or offline without worrying about internet connections. • Immersive ASMR sound effects and stunning 3D visuals for a colorful audiovisual experience. • Knot Busters 3D offers a range of powerful boosters to help you overcome tricky situations, keeping the rope puzzle fresh and exciting. • Improve your problem-solving skills as you untie knotted messes and twisted ropes. Download Knot Busters 3D now and prove to the world that you have what it takes to conquer the unconquerable knots! Can you untie the knot in every level and become the ultimate knot-untying master?

About

PIG, Points in Grid

This classic dots-and-boxes game offers quick matches with strategic depth. Play against the computer, a friend on the same device, or unlock remote play and extensive customization options. Enjoy a visually rich experience with customizable themes and backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Classic dots-and-boxes gameplay
  • Single-player vs. computer
  • Local two-player mode
  • Remote multiplayer option
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Cross-device sync via iCloud
  • Apple TV mirroring
Features
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Points In Grid, or PIG, is a quick classic dots-and-boxes match game where players take turns drawing a line from one dot to another. When you create a box, you get a point. Select a 0 Player Game to see how the game is played. Select a 1 Player game to Challenge the computer, or play a 2 Player game on a single device. PIG is simple to learn & surprisingly strategic and addictive. PIG is free to download and play with the core game experience included. Unlock the Full Version to open up a bunch of ways to customize and play, including the ability to play against someone remotely, unlock premium board themes and add limitless expanded background customizations & appearance options, and cross-device sync features. With iCloud sync enabled, supported settings and game appearance options sync across all of your devices signed in with the same Apple ID. PIG is available across Apple platforms, so you can play on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Compatible iPad app availability on Apple Vision Pro may also be available where supported by Apple. The Unlocked version also unlocks the ability to use the Apple TV to view a game against a friend while you play on your own device. Try the 7 Day Free Trial! Play for Free with with the Basic Black & White display options: • 0 Player mode to watch the game play itself • 1 Player mode against the computer
• 2 Player On Device games • Customize player names • Instant Replay Subscribe to Unlock the following Features: 
• Play against players remotely, including the ability to host a game or join a game • Gameplay mirrors to your Apple TV so everyone can watch the game being played • A wide expanding variety of custom Board Themes, Colors Options, Photo Backgrounds, and Visual Styles that sync across to all of your devices • Includes a Board Theme Randomizer that changes the Board Theme on each new game • Custom photo slots to use your own personal photos as game backgrounds • Custom App icons for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Support for the iPhone Duo in Laptop Mode • Game Center support • Apple Handoff support • SharePlay and Remote Play options where available • Extensive analytics, score tracking, and game history • Share your Stats and Analytics • Multiple difficulty options • Game Sounds & Apple Music support to play songs In-Game during a match with a built in Music Player • Sync most Settings for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro with iCloud so you can start a game on one device and then move to another device without losing your place. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Knot Busters 3D4 screens
PIG, Points in Grid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PIG, Points in Grid at none against Knot Busters 3D's shown. PIG, Points in Grid also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Knot Busters 3D's advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Knot Busters 3D sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and PIG, Points in Grid sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Knot Busters 3D against 5.0 for PIG, Points in Grid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knot Busters 3D has 44K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Knot Busters 3D versus PIG, Points in Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnot Busters 3DPIG, Points in Grid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (44K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings44K — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size654 MB682 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFUNSEA LIMITEDJeffry Zander

Customer experience

Knot Busters 3D

All ratings44,143 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews455 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral19.6%
Negative42.6%

PIG, Points in Grid

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Knot Busters 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ropes and buttons not responding properly
  • Game freezing and crashing on higher levels
  • Inconsistent or missing save data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Disable timer option for relaxed gameplay
  • More frequent and valuable rewards
  • Ability to save progress and resume levels
  • Improved level design and balancing

PIG, Points in Grid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Knot Busters 3D

One-time20
  • Weekend_ Deals1$0.99
  • CoinBundle1$1.99
  • Endless_treasure1$2.99
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  • Endless_treasure2$4.99
  • BeginnerBundle$4.99
  • Limitedoffer$4.99
  • Endless_treasure2$5.99
  • CoinBundle2$8.99
  • Endless_treasure3$9.99
  • Weekend_ Deals3$9.99
  • Treasure_hunt_2$9.99
  • Match Pass$9.99
  • NoJLAdsPack$9.99
  • MasterBundle$9.99
  • CoinBundle3$13.99
  • MegaBundle$19.99
  • CoinBundle4$27.99
  • GiantBundle$39.99
  • UltraBundle$79.99
  • LegendaryBundle$99.99
6 purchases

PIG, Points in Grid

Subscriptions2
  • PIG Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • PIG Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
Show 1 more
  • PIG Lifetime Unlock$19.99

Questions

Is Knot Busters 3D free?
Knot Busters 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PIG, Points in Grid free?
PIG, Points in Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knot Busters 3D or PIG, Points in Grid?
PIG, Points in Grid is rated higher. Knot Busters 3D averages 4.9 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while PIG, Points in Grid averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Knot Busters 3D or PIG, Points in Grid have ads?
Knot Busters 3D shows ads; PIG, Points in Grid does not.
Which is updated more often, Knot Busters 3D or PIG, Points in Grid?
Knot Busters 3D ships an update weekly, and PIG, Points in Grid weekly. Most recently, Knot Busters 3D was updated on November 1, 2026 and PIG, Points in Grid on October 24, 2026.

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