# Wiggle Tangle vs Paint Loop

Wiggle Tangle and Paint Loop both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Wiggle Tangle's written reviews are positive against 23% of Paint Loop's. Wiggle Tangle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Paint Loop's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 829). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wiggle Tangle sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Paint Loop sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Wiggle Tangle against 4.8 for Paint Loop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paint Loop has 4.4K ratings behind it against 829, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Wiggle Tangle's written reviews are positive against 23% of Paint Loop's.

Wiggle Tangle ships an update every 11 days, Paint Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wiggle Tangle | Paint Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiggle-tangle-thread-puzzle/id6745779633/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-loop-color-puzzle/id6759004578/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 829 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.1% of reviews** | 22.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 235 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) | [UNICO GAMES BILISIM LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688429920) |

## What reviewers say

### Wiggle Tangle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiggle-tangle-thread-puzzle/id6745779633)

Engage in a calming puzzle game where you sort colored tubes to reveal a hidden pixel art mosaic. Enjoy a relaxing experience with no timers or pressure, perfect for mindful play and artistic exploration.

**Highlights:** Color sorting puzzle gameplay, Reveal hidden pixel art mosaics, No timers or pressure, Satisfying animations and visuals, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Life Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| FPO | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Offer | $2.49 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Undo | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ADs 1  Day | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $4.49 | one-time |
| Endless Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Not Enough Life | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1Plus2 | $6.49 | one-time |
| No ADs 1 Week | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $8.49 | one-time |
| Booster Pack1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ADs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Fail Offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| No ADs Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| TripleAll | $12.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack2 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life Pack 3 | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and unique game
- 👍 Great puzzles that make you think
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Level 380 has a missing key issue
- 🐛 Problem with level 357 where there is no key to unlock

**Reported bugs**

- Level 380 has no key to unlock the last stage
- Level 357 has no key to unlock the blocking one

**Requested features**

- Fix the missing key issue in level 380
- Fix the problem with level 357


### Paint Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-loop-color-puzzle/id6759004578)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

This is a fast-paced sorting game designed for players who enjoy speed and precision. It offers a challenging hybrid casual experience that tests reflexes, focus, and decision-making skills with intense, skill-based gameplay.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced sorting mechanics, Skill-based gameplay, Intense challenge, Endless replayability, Reflex and reaction focused, High-speed clarity visuals

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Match Favor | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Essential Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Discoverer Bundle | $15.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Bundle Sale | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wiggle Tangle free?

Wiggle Tangle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paint Loop free?

Paint Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wiggle Tangle or Paint Loop?

Wiggle Tangle is rated higher. Wiggle Tangle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while Paint Loop averages 4.8 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Wiggle Tangle or Paint Loop have ads?

Both Wiggle Tangle and Paint Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wiggle Tangle or Paint Loop?

Wiggle Tangle ships an update every 11 days, and Paint Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Wiggle Tangle was updated on September 25, 2026 and Paint Loop on September 24, 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.*