Comparison

Node vs Knightly

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

Head to head
About

Node

Drag and drop colorful shapes onto a dotted grid to solve puzzles. Link matching colors to fill the board and advance through increasingly challenging levels. Enjoy a daily timed puzzle and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop shape puzzles
  • Link matching colors
  • Endless unique levels
  • Daily timed challenges
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Satisfying haptics and sounds
Features
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It’s simple: drag and drop colorful shapes onto the dotted grid, find the perfect fit, and watch everything click into place. Link up matching colors, fill the board and move on to the next challenge. It starts easy… then gets wonderfully tricky. There are endless levels to play, and no two puzzles are ever the same. Whether you've got a few spare minutes or you're in for a longer session, there’s always a fresh challenge waiting. Every day brings a new timed puzzle on a bigger grid. Race the clock, beat your own score and climb the leaderboard if you're feeling competitive. Node is easy to pick up, satisfying to master, and a great way to switch off while still giving your brain a bit of a workout. Why you’ll love it: - Clean, colorful design that feels great to play - Puzzles that stay fresh and never repeat - A daily challenge to test your speed - Haptics and sounds that makes the overall experience that little bit more satisfying - Super simple to learn, but hard to put down - Perfect for winding down, waking up, or anything in between How neatly can you connect the Nodes?

About

Knightly

A logic puzzle game based on the chess knight's L-shaped move. Explore different game modes, solve over 900 levels, and sharpen your strategic thinking. No prior chess knowledge is required to play.

Highlights
  • Chess knight movement puzzles
  • Multiple game modes (Tour, Pathfinder, Gridlock)
  • Over 900 levels
  • Works offline
  • No ads or subscriptions
  • One-time purchase to unlock all levels
Features
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Think like a knight. Knightly is a brain puzzle game built around the chess knight. Every puzzle uses the same L-shaped move, but each mode puts a different spin on it. No chess experience needed; just learn one move and start solving. Works offline. No wifi needed. No ads. No subscriptions. GAME MODES Tour Visit every square on the board without going back to one you've already been on. Boards start small and get big. A relaxing logic puzzle when it's easy, a serious brain teaser when it's not. Pathfinder Get your knight to a specific spot on the board. The path matters; fewer moves means more stars. Simple to learn, tricky to master. Gridlock You have several knights, each with a matching spot. Get them all where they need to go. Think strategy, think patience. EVERYDAY PUZZLES 900+ levels across all three modes. Pick it up for a few minutes or settle in for a longer session. A casual game that still makes you think. TRY IT FREE The first 50 levels are free. If you want the rest, one purchase unlocks everything. No ads. No subscriptions. No data collected.

Screenshots

Node3 screens
Knightly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knightly at 100% against Node's 0%. Knightly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Node's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price 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. Knightly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Node asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Node ships an update every 4 days, Knightly every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Node versus Knightly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodeKnightly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan BoylingEthan Smith

Customer experience

Node

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Knightly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Node

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Knightly

One-time1
  • Knightly Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Node free?
Node is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knightly free?
Knightly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Node or Knightly have ads?
Node shows ads; Knightly does not.
Which is updated more often, Node or Knightly?
Node ships an update every 4 days, and Knightly every 9 days. Most recently, Node was updated on November 5, 2026 and Knightly on November 5, 2026.

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