Comparison

Tangled Rope vs Sortime

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

Head to head
About

Tangled Rope

Untangle intricate knots in this logic puzzle game. Test your patience and strategy with progressively challenging levels and beautiful visuals. Relaxing gameplay with helpful hints makes it an engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Beautiful visuals
  • Smooth controls
  • Calming atmosphere
  • Helpful hints
Features
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Unravel your way through the ultimate puzzle experience with Tangled Rope! Get ready to test your logic and patience as you work to untangle increasingly complex knots. Each level presents a unique challenge that will keep you thinking, strategizing, and engaged for hours on end. Key Features: Challenging Puzzles: Each level introduces new and intricate tangles that require careful thought and planning to solve. Progressive Difficulty: Start with simpler puzzles to warm up, and then take on more intricate tangles as you advance. The challenge grows with you! Beautiful Visuals: Enjoy the vibrant, detailed graphics as you work through each rope puzzle, enhancing your overall experience. Smooth Controls: Drag, slide, and move ropes with ease using intuitive touch controls designed for seamless gameplay. Calming Atmosphere: Relax with a soothing soundtrack that complements the gameplay, making each session both challenging and enjoyable. Helpful Hints: If you get stuck, use hints to guide you through tricky spots, or view the solution to see how it’s done. Download Tangled Rope now and start your journey through a world of twisty, tricky puzzles. Get ready to untangle, unwind, and enjoy one of the most addictive puzzle games available!

About

Sortime

Engage in a relaxing 3D sorting puzzle game that combines strategy and creativity. Rearrange and match goods to clear levels, offering a satisfying and stress-free experience for players of all ages. Enjoy beautiful graphics and offline play.

Highlights
  • 3D goods sorting gameplay
  • Engaging and challenging levels
  • Addictive matching mechanics
  • Beautiful 3D graphics
  • Relaxing and stress-free experience
  • Offline play support
Currently charting
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Welcome to Sortime, a 3D sorting game designed for relaxation, fun, and challenge! Dive into a world of goods sorting and experience the perfect blend of strategy, creativity, and satisfaction. Whether you're a fan of match-3 games or just love the joy of match, this simple but addictive sorting process is perfect for stress relief and pure fun. Game Features: - Good Sort Gameplay: Rearrange, organize, and create order! Sort games have never been this fun or satisfying. - Engaging Levels: Explore carefully designed puzzles that ensure every challenge feels fresh and exciting, keeping boredom far away. - Addictive Matching: Combine the satisfaction of organizing with the strategic fun of match 3 puzzles to exercise brain power and reaction ability. - Beautiful 3D Graphics: Delight in stunning visuals with exquisite dynamic effects as you master the art of goods sorting in a visually engaging environment. - Relaxing & Stress-Free: Enjoy easy controls and calm game experiences designed for players of all ages. - Offline Play: Play anytime, anywhere—no Wi-Fi needed! How to Play: - Rearrange and organize goods to create matches and clear the board. - Utilize boosters and power-ups to overcome challenging levels and unlock rewards. - Strategically plan your moves to become a goods master in no time. Why Choose Sortime? Say goodbye to the frustration of endless, overly difficult games. Sortime offers a refreshing take on casual gaming with its unique combination of goods matching and sorting. It's not just a game—it's your personal space to relax, focus, and find joy in creating order. Start the journey with Sortime now and become the ultimate goods master! With good sort gameplay and endless sorting fun, the adventure is just beginning. We are willing to hear your feedback: support@colorbynumber.freshdesk.com

Screenshots

Tangled Rope4 screens
Sortime4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tangled Rope and Sortime both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Tangled Rope's written reviews are positive against 34% of Sortime's. Tangled Rope also leads on ratings volume (53K vs 13K). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Tangled Rope sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Sortime sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 4.7 for Tangled Rope against 4.8 for Sortime. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Tangled Rope's written reviews are positive against 34% of Sortime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tangled Rope ships an update every 10 days, Sortime every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Tangled Rope versus Sortime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTangled RopeSortime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (53K ratings)4.8 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.0% of reviews — better34.3% of reviews
Number of ratings53K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#54 — better#101
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB536 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJoyGame Studio LimitedTalefun

Customer experience

Tangled Rope

All ratings52,095 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,691 reviews
Positive57.0%
Neutral12.3%
Negative30.7%

Sortime

All ratings13,153 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews361 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral13.9%
Negative51.8%

User reviews

Tangled Rope

From 53K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating
  • 🕰️ No time limits on some levels
  • 💰 Option to remove ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • ⏱️ Strict time limits on higher levels
  • 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Sensitive rope placement

Sortime

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 💡 Good rewards system
  • 🚀 Time killer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unbeatable levels
  • 🔋 Constant ads
  • 🔋 Ads interrupt gameplay
  • 🐛 Ads take a long time to close

Bugs and requests

Tangled Rope

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes when transitioning between levels
  • Rope placement not registering correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Difficulty settings with more time
  • Bonus features and power-ups
  • Ability to restart levels without losing progress

Sortime

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Levels become unbeatable
  • Ads crash the game

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved level design

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Tangled Rope

One-time18
  • Remove Ads Pack2$0.99
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Endless Offer 1$2.99
Show 15 more
  • Flash Offer 3$4.99
  • Flash Offer 1$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Flash Offer 4$4.99
  • Flash Offer 2$4.99
  • Endless Offer 2$4.99
  • Remove ADs$5.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Choose your pack all$7.99
  • Endless Offer 3$7.99
  • Master Pass$9.99
  • Endless Offer 4$9.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Epic Pack$49.99
  • Ultimate Pack$99.99
25 purchases

Sortime

One-time25
  • luckyspin_1$0.99
  • color_warfare_tickets$1.99
  • new player special$1.99
Show 22 more
  • 1000 Gold Coins$1.99
  • endless_treasures_0$1.99
  • endless_treasures_1$2.99
  • common_purchasing_2$2.99
  • piggy bank 1$2.99
  • 2600 Gold Coins$4.99
  • piggy bank 2$4.99
  • pushpackage_3$5.99
  • common_purchasing_3$5.99
  • endless_treasures_2$5.99
  • ads_free_1$5.99
  • gift pack$6.99
  • endless_treasures_3$8.99
  • 6000 Gold Coins$9.99
  • ads_free_2$9.99
  • battle_pass_1$9.99
  • massive gift pack$12.99
  • 15000 Gold Coins$19.99
  • endless_treasures_4$19.99
  • premium gift pack$24.99
  • 30000 Gold Coins$39.99
  • 65000 Gold Coins$69.99

Questions

Is Tangled Rope free?
Tangled Rope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sortime free?
Sortime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tangled Rope or Sortime?
Sortime is rated higher. Tangled Rope averages 4.7 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Sortime averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.
Do Tangled Rope or Sortime have ads?
Both Tangled Rope and Sortime show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tangled Rope or Sortime?
Tangled Rope ships an update every 10 days, and Sortime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tangled Rope was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sortime on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tangled Rope or Sortime?
Tangled Rope currently peaks at #54 in the App Store charts, and Sortime at #101. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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