Comparison

Shape Box! vs Knots Out

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

Head to head
About

Shape Box!

Features
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This is Shape Box! A game that combines both logic and skill, where your mission is to unscrew shapes from the cube’s surfaces, clean them up, and put the pieces in place. Sounds easy? Think again! Rotate the cube, tap on the screws, and watch the shapes fall. Your goal is to remove all the shapes from each surface, clearing the cube. But that's not all! Once it’s cleared, you must fit new shapes into the empty spaces to complete the cube! Challenging levels in different themes: Every new level introduces new shapes and challenges. As you advance through the levels, face increasingly complex puzzles that will test your skills.

About

Knots Out

Engage your mind with this rope puzzle game. Strategize your moves to unravel complex knots and tangles, using boosters to overcome challenges. It's a fun way to keep your brain sharp.

Highlights
  • Rope puzzle gameplay
  • Complex knot untangling
  • Strategic move planning
  • Powerful boosters
  • Mind sharpening challenges
Features
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Untangle your way to victory in Knots Out, the ultimate rope puzzle game! Use powerful boosters to unravel complex puzzles and strategize your moves to succeed. Whether you're solving simple knots or navigating challenging tangles, Knots Out will keep your mind sharp and your fingers tapping. Start untangling the fun—download Knots Out today!

Screenshots

Shape Box!4 screens
Knots Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape Box! at none against Knots Out's 1. Shape Box! also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Knots Out sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shape Box! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shape Box! ships an update every 2 days, Knots Out every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Shape Box! versus Knots Out: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape Box!Knots Out
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—11.1% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB166 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIconic GamesVirtual Projects Oyun Yazilim Ve Teknoloji

Bugs and requests

Shape Box!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Knots Out

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels repeating
  • Incorrect items given at end of levels
  • Game crashing and losing progress
  • Levels becoming unplayable

Requested features

2 requests
  • Fix level progression issues
  • Improve stability and reliability

In-app purchases

None

Shape Box!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Knots Out

One-time1
  • No Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Shape Box! free?
Shape Box! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knots Out free?
Knots Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shape Box! or Knots Out have ads?
Both Shape Box! and Knots Out show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shape Box! or Knots Out?
Shape Box! ships an update every 2 days, and Knots Out every 5 days. Most recently, Shape Box! was updated on September 13, 2026 and Knots Out on June 2, 2026.

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