Comparison

Knot Match vs Card Stack Out

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

Head to head
About

Knot Match

A colorful 3D puzzle game where you untangle threads by matching colors. Tap to collect knotted threads, strategize your moves, and use boosters to clear the board and bring order to the chaos.

Highlights
  • 3D thread-matching puzzle
  • Intuitive tap mechanics
  • Strategic slot and booster use
  • Satisfying visual effects
  • New levels added weekly
  • Handcrafted objects
Features
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Unwind the knots, clear the board! Knot Match is a relaxing and colorful thread puzzle where your goal is simple: tap to collect knotted threads, match three of the same color, and keep your board clean! Each satisfying tap unknots a thread and sends it flying into its matching box. But be careful — space is limited, and strategy matters. Use boosters, rotate the 3D object, and plan your next move to master each level! How to Play: • Tap knots to release threads and match 3 of the same color in their colored box • Use drag controls to rotate the object and spot hidden knots • Store extra threads in temporary slots — don’t let them all fill up! • Use boosters like Shuffle, Magnet, and Broom when you’re in a bind Features: • Unique 3D thread-matching puzzle with intuitive tap mechanics • Satisfying visual effects and smooth animations • Strategic use of slots and boosters for depth and replayability • New relaxing levels added weekly • Beautiful handcrafted objects full of hidden knots Why You'll Love It: • Simple to play, challenging to master • Great for relaxing, focusing, and unwinding • A satisfying way to turn chaos into calm • Always fresh with frequent updates and new puzzles Start untying, matching, and relaxing. Download Knot Match and bring order to the tangle!

About

Card Stack Out

Guide hexa tiles to their correct colored holes by tapping. Plan your moves carefully to avoid getting stuck and successfully complete each level. This puzzle game requires strategic thinking.

Highlights
  • Collect hexa tiles
  • Tap same-colored holes
  • Send tiles to targets
  • Strategic move planning
  • Complete levels
  • Avoid getting stuck
Features
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Collect the hexa tiles by tapping the same-colored holes and send them to their targets. Plan your moves strategically, be careful to not be stuck and complete every level.

Screenshots

Knot Match4 screens
Card Stack Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Card Stack Out at 5.0 against Knot Match's 4.4. Card Stack Out also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). Knot Match's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 Match sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Card Stack Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Card Stack Out holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knot Match has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knot Match ships an update every 2 weeks, Card Stack Out fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Knot Match versus Card Stack Out: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnot MatchCard Stack Out
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB156 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperVirtual ProjectsKaliba Games & Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Knot Match

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Card Stack Out

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Knot Match

One-time13
  • Travel Deal$0.99
  • Mini Coin Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
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  • Small Coin Pack$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Big Pack$9.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$14.99
  • Super Pack$19.99
  • Mega Pack$29.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Special Pack2 variants$39.99
  • Coin Pack 5$54.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$99.99
None

Card Stack Out

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knot Match free?
Knot Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Card Stack Out free?
Card Stack Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Knot Match or Card Stack Out?
Card Stack Out is rated higher. Knot Match averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Card Stack Out averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Knot Match or Card Stack Out have ads?
Both Knot Match and Card Stack Out show ads.
Which is updated more often, Knot Match or Card Stack Out?
Knot Match ships an update every 2 weeks, and Card Stack Out fortnightly. Most recently, Knot Match was updated on August 23, 2026 and Card Stack Out on June 1, 2026.

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