# Knit Master 3D vs Hotpot Go

The clearest difference is rating: Hotpot Go at 4.5 against Knit Master 3D's 4.1. Hotpot Go also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 297) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knit Master 3D sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Hotpot Go sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hotpot Go holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hotpot Go has 12K ratings behind it against 297, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Knit Master 3D's written reviews are positive against 16% of Hotpot Go's.

Knit Master 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, Hotpot Go every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knit Master 3D | Hotpot Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-master-3d-wool-sort-game/id6746736282/reviews) | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotpot-go/id6754552669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 297 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.7% of reviews | **16.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 433 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arcloom., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799853905) | [Zego Global Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637372610) |

## What reviewers say

### Knit Master 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-master-3d-wool-sort-game/id6746736282)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| knitmaster3d_coin1_2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_coin1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_failpack1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_coin2_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_failpack1_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_coin2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_combination2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_noads_package | $9.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_combination1_2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_coin3_2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_coin3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_choosepack_all | $9.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_combination3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_coin4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_combination2_2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| knitmaster3d_combination3_2 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Save progress between levels
- Ability to mute ads


### Hotpot Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotpot-go/id6754552669)

Engage your brain with a delicious 3D puzzle game that combines food sorting with cooking game elements. Pick and serve various ingredients from a boiling hot pot into matching plates, strategizing your moves to avoid filling temporary slots. Enjoy realistic visuals and satisfying gameplay.

**Highlights:** Food sorting gameplay, 3D puzzle mechanics, Cooking game inspiration, Realistic food ingredients, Match 3 elements, Satisfying puzzle effects

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Travel Deal 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Charm 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Life Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Santa Surprise | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revive Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Charm 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Package 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knit Master 3D free?

Knit Master 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hotpot Go free?

Hotpot Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knit Master 3D or Hotpot Go?

Hotpot Go is rated higher. Knit Master 3D averages 4.1 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Hotpot Go averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do Knit Master 3D or Hotpot Go have ads?

Both Knit Master 3D and Hotpot Go show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knit Master 3D or Hotpot Go?

Knit Master 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hotpot Go every 9 days. Most recently, Knit Master 3D was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hotpot Go on October 17, 2026.

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