# Knot Match vs Card Stack Out

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.

Both are free to download. Knot Match sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Card Stack Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knot Match | Card Stack Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-match/id6744096181/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-stack-out/id6746347506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 182 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654921012) | [Kaliba Games & Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549023239) |

## What reviewers say

### Knot Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-match/id6744096181)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Card Stack Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-stack-out/id6746347506)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*