Comparison

Knit Away vs Knit Master 3D

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

Head to head
About

Knit Away

Engage in a calming puzzle adventure by sorting vibrant threads from knitted designs. Strategically untangle yarns into matching boxes, using temporary slots to manage complex patterns. Enjoy a visually soothing experience with new levels added weekly.

Highlights
  • Sort threads into matching colored boxes
  • Use temporary slots for tricky threads
  • Rotate and zoom for optimal angles
  • Handcrafted levels added weekly
  • Optional extra boxes and slots
  • Relaxing visuals and satisfying mechanics
Features
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Unravel the Threads of Joy: The Ultimate Cozy Yarn Puzzle! Welcome to Knit Away - a satisfying yarn puzzle game designed to bring calm and relaxing vibes to your day. If you love cozy puzzle challenges, it's time to unravel vibrant threads and bring order to beautifully knitted designs in this unique color sort adventure. Put your organization skills to the test with satisfying thread mechanics. Every move in this calm wool sort puzzle is a brain teaser that helps you unwind while keeping your mind sharp. Whether you're a fan of screw puzzles or simply looking for a relaxing knit game — Knit Away is your perfect escape. How to Play: • Tap & Sort: Pull colorful threads from beautifully knitted items and sort them into matching-colored boxes • Strategic Unraveling: Use empty slots as temporary holders for tricky yarn pieces as you solve each cozy puzzle • Find the Perfect Angle: Drag to rotate and pinch to zoom to see the best way to unravel the wool • Plan Wisely: Keep your board clear to master this satisfying thread challenge - once all slots are filled, it's game over! What You'll Actually Feel: From the moment you pull your first colorful thread, you'll feel it - that deeply satisfying ASMR sensation that keeps you coming back level after level. Sink into soothing pastel visuals and peaceful background music as you master the unravel puzzle logic across hundreds of diverse handcrafted levels, with new cozy content added every week. Use your slots wisely to sort wool by color, clear the board, and work your way through increasingly tricky yarn sort patterns that are easy to learn - but genuinely hard to put down. Game Features: • New handcrafted cozy puzzle content added every week • Vibrant colorful yarn designs with relaxing, ASMR-style visuals • Optional extra boxes and slots for flexible wool sort gameplay • Smooth satisfying thread mechanics with rotate & zoom controls • Daily rewards and challenges to keep your knit game streak going • Enjoy your relaxing puzzle anytime - fully playable offline Perfect For: Whether you're a fan of wool sort screw puzzles, color sort challenges, calm threads games, or simply want a satisfying yarn experience to decompress - Knit Away is the perfect hybrid-casual relaxing puzzle game for you. Take a breath. Pull a thread. Feel the calm. Download Knit Away now — sort, unravel, and knit your way to joy, one thread at a time!

About

Knit Master 3D

Match and sort colorful yarn balls to create stunning pixel art. Strategically manage your yarn supply and unlock new designs. Enjoy a relaxing and mentally stimulating experience with satisfying visuals and sounds.

Highlights
  • Match and sort yarn balls
  • Create pixel art masterpieces
  • Strategic yarn storage
  • Hundreds of artistic challenges
  • Soothing ASMR sounds
  • Brain-teasing puzzle gameplay
Features
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Eliminate matching yarn balls to weave beautiful art! Gameplay - Match & Create: Rescue colorful yarn balls, match 3+ to unlock paints for pixel masterpieces! - Smart Storage: Use the holding bar wisely—don't let it overflow! - Hundreds of Artsy Challenges: From cute animals to epic landscapes, weave your gallery! Why Players Love It: - Soothing ASMR – Satisfying yarn sounds & vibrant colors - Brain-Teasing Fun – Strategic matching meets creative painting Download Now & start your yarn-art adventure!

Screenshots

Knit Away4 screens
Knit Master 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Knit Away at 4.9 against Knit Master 3D's 4.1. Knit Away also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25K vs 297). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Knit Away sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Knit Master 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Knit Away holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knit Away has 25K ratings behind it against 297, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Knit Away's written reviews are positive against 14% of Knit Master 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Knit Away versus Knit Master 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnit AwayKnit Master 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (25K ratings) — better4.1 (297 ratings)
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews — better13.7% of reviews
Number of ratings25K — better297
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size691 MB232 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPIXON PTE. LTD.Arcloom., Ltd.

Customer experience

Knit Away

All ratings24,889 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews604 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral13.6%
Negative64.2%

Knit Master 3D

All ratings297 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive13.7%
Neutral16.3%
Negative70.0%

User reviews

Knit Away

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 🔍 Useful color preview feature
  • 🎨 Diverse puzzles

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing small pieces
  • 🔋 Phone overheating and battery drain
  • 🚫 Forced ads to progress

Knit Master 3D

From 297 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 💡 Ability to complete all pictures in collection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Impossible to progress without watching ads
  • 🔊 Unmutable ads
  • 🎨 Color glitches and thread recognition issues

Bugs and requests

Knit Away

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game not loading past 80%
  • Invisible yarn sections and level progression issues
  • Random game crashes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Zoom in option for better visibility
  • Ability to earn boosters without ads

Knit Master 3D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Colors of threads keep glitching and freezing up
  • Color change booster is broken
  • Ads don't give expected boost
  • Game freezes when watching certain ads

Requested features

2 requests
  • Save progress between levels
  • Ability to mute ads

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Knit Away

One-time10
  • Small Coin$1.99
  • Thread Treasure 1$2.99
  • Revive Pack$4.99
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  • Starter Pack$5.99
  • Medium Coin$6.99
  • Heavy Pack$8.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Big Coin$13.99
  • Massive Pack$18.99
  • Ultra Pack$29.99
10 purchases

Knit Master 3D

One-time10
  • knitmaster3d_coin1_2$1.99
  • knitmaster3d_failpack1$3.99
  • knitmaster3d_coin2_2$4.99
Show 7 more
  • knitmaster3d_failpack1_2$4.99
  • knitmaster3d_noads_package$9.99
  • knitmaster3d_combination1_2$9.99
  • knitmaster3d_pass$9.99
  • knitmaster3d_coin3_2$9.99
  • knitmaster3d_choosepack_all$9.99
  • knitmaster3d_combination2_2$19.99

Questions

Is Knit Away free?
Knit Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knit Master 3D free?
Knit Master 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Knit Away or Knit Master 3D?
Knit Away is rated higher. Knit Away averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Knit Master 3D averages 4.1 from 297 ratings.
Do Knit Away or Knit Master 3D have ads?
Knit Master 3D shows ads; Knit Away does not.
Which is updated more often, Knit Away or Knit Master 3D?
Knit Away ships an update every 2 weeks, and Knit Master 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Knit Away was updated on November 10, 2026 and Knit Master 3D on October 30, 2026.

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