# Tangled Rope vs Shape Escape

The clearest difference is rating: Shape Escape at 4.9 against Tangled Rope's 4.7. Tangled Rope's advantage is chart position (#29 vs #189) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tangled Rope sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Shape Escape sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shape Escape holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53K and 115K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Tangled Rope's written reviews are positive against 60% of Shape Escape's.

Tangled Rope ships an update every 9 days, Shape Escape fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tangled Rope | Shape Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-rope-solve-puzzles/id6599838025/reviews) | **[4.9 (115K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-escape-block-puzzle/id6743091090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53K | **115K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **59.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | #189 |
| Size | 272 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JoyGame Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704802085) | [Fiogonia Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182341535) |

## What reviewers say

### Tangled Rope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-rope-solve-puzzles/id6599838025)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Board, #60 Top Grossing · Board, #129 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a captivating puzzle game where you untangle increasingly complex knots. Featuring beautiful visuals and intuitive controls, this experience offers hours of mentally stimulating fun. Hints and solutions are available to help you progress through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Challenging knot puzzles, Progressive difficulty levels, Beautiful, detailed graphics, Intuitive touch controls, Calming soundtrack, Helpful hints and solutions

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Pack2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flash Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flash Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flash Offer 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flash Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Choose your pack all | $7.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Master Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Endless Offer 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when transitioning between levels
- Rope placement not registering correctly

**Requested features**

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


### Shape Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-escape-block-puzzle/id6743091090)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage your mind with this logic puzzle game where you slide and fit blocks to escape the grid. Enjoy hundreds of handcrafted levels with no timers or pressure, perfect for a relaxing yet challenging brain workout.

**Highlights:** No timer, play at your own pace, Drag and drop block placement, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Offline play, Satisfying visuals and rewarding clears, Brain training and logic workouts

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week VIP 2 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month VIP | $9.99 | per month |
| 12 Months VIP | $49.99 | per year |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Find Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Extra Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Coin Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No time limit
- 👍 Dynamic gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable puzzle experience
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads after certain point despite claims of no ads
- 🐛 Ads shown after every level despite claims of no ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ads shown despite claims of no ads

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version
- Explanation of coin usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tangled Rope free?

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

### Is Shape Escape free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tangled Rope or Shape Escape?

Shape Escape is rated higher. Tangled Rope averages 4.7 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Shape Escape averages 4.9 from 115K ratings.

### Do Tangled Rope or Shape Escape have ads?

Both Tangled Rope and Shape Escape show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tangled Rope or Shape Escape?

Tangled Rope ships an update every 9 days, and Shape Escape fortnightly. Most recently, Tangled Rope was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shape Escape on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tangled Rope or Shape Escape?

Tangled Rope currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Shape Escape at #189. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*