Comparison

Tangle Slash vs Pixel Matching

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

Head to head
About

Tangle Slash

Features
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Untie every knot with a single tap! Tangle Slash is a satisfyingly simple yet devilishly tricky puzzle game where your only tool is a trusty pair of scissors. Study the ropes above, spot which strand sits on top, then tap the scissors below to cut in the perfect order. Slice cleanly, clear the board, and feel the tension melt away. How to Play Observe the tangle – Zoom in on the overlapping ropes and decide which one is uppermost. Tap to cut – One tap on the blades severs the selected rope with a snap of physics‑perfect feedback. Clean the stage – Keep slashing until every rope is gone and the background is spotless. Next tangle unlocked! Key Features One‑finger control – Tap, slice, enjoy. Perfect for quick sessions or long, brain‑teasing streaks. Hundreds of handcrafted levels – From gentle warm‑ups to labyrinthine webs that will test your logic. Dynamic physics & haptics – Feel each rope tense, tremble, and finally give way under your blade. Collectible scissors & themes – Earn coins, unlock rainbow blades, neon cords, minimal backdrops, and more. Instant undo & hints – Made a wrong cut? Rewind instantly or reveal the next move without penalties. Offline anytime – No Wi‑Fi? No problem. Every puzzle is playable on subways, flights, and remote adventures. Stress‑busting satisfaction – Clear visuals, crisp audio, and silky animations make every solved tangle a tiny victory. Sharpen your mind, slash your stress, and rise to the top of the global leaderboard. Download Tangle Slash now and prove you’re the fastest knot‑breaker on the App Store!

About

Pixel Matching

Features
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Clear all the blocks within the limited number of moves! A strategic Match 2 puzzle game where you tap connected blocks of the same color to clear the board. Core Gameplay Tap adjacent blocks of the same color to remove them. As blocks disappear, new blocks fall down and create fresh matching opportunities. Clear every block within the limited number of moves to win. Key Features • Simple Match 2 Mechanics: Tap connected blocks of the same color to clear them • Move-Limited Puzzle Design: Every move matters and affects your success • Dynamic Board Changes: Falling blocks constantly create new combinations and strategies • Clear-All Objective: Focused gameplay with a satisfying board-clearing goal • Easy to Play, Hard to Master: Accessible controls with deep strategic decision-making • Fast and Dense Stages: Quick sessions packed with satisfying puzzle moments

Screenshots

Tangle Slash4 screens
Pixel Matching4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tangle Slash at none against Pixel Matching's 8. Tangle Slash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Pixel Matching's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). 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. Pixel Matching sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Tangle Slash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tangle Slash ships an update every 6 weeks, Pixel Matching every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Tangle Slash versus Pixel Matching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTangle SlashPixel Matching
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBURAK SESLIKAYAYu Gyeom Kim

In-app purchases

None

Tangle Slash

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Pixel Matching

One-time8
  • Gold 001$2.49
  • Fail Offer$6.49
  • Gold 002$7.99
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  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Gold 003$14.99
  • Gold 004$29.99
  • Gold 005$49.99
  • Gold 006$99.99

Questions

Is Tangle Slash free?
Tangle Slash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Matching free?
Pixel Matching is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tangle Slash or Pixel Matching have ads?
Pixel Matching shows ads; Tangle Slash does not.
Which is updated more often, Tangle Slash or Pixel Matching?
Tangle Slash ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pixel Matching every 2 days. Most recently, Tangle Slash was updated on September 7, 2026 and Pixel Matching on September 10, 2026.

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