Comparison

Tangle Sort vs Word Away!

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

Head to head
About

Tangle Sort

Untangle colorful rubber bands by strategically removing them one by one. Match three of the same color in your tray to clear them and solve hundreds of challenging levels. Enjoy a relaxing yet stimulating brain teaser with smooth physics and no time limits.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • Satisfying untangling gameplay
  • Tricky obstacles like Glass Bands
  • Helpful boosters (Undo, Shuffle)
  • Combo system for high scores
  • Relaxing, no time limits
Features
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Get ready for the most addictive rubber band puzzle game! Tangle Sort is a challenging yet relaxing brain teaser where your logic and problem-solving skills are put to the ultimate test. Look at the messy board, figure out which bands are on top, and untangle them one by one. HOW TO PLAY: • Tap a rubber band to free it from the tangle. • You can only remove bands that are on top and not pinned down by others! • Free bands will automatically move to your tray. • Match 3 bands of the same color in the tray to clear them. • Do not run out of space in your tray! • Clear the entire board of bands to complete the level. GAME FEATURES: • Hundreds of Levels: Journey through countless mind-bending puzzles ranging from easy to expertly tangled! • Satisfying Gameplay: Enjoy crisp, colorful visuals with smooth, bouncy rubber band physics. • Tricky Obstacles: Watch out for special transparent Glass Bands that block your way and add an extra layer of strategy. • Helpful Boosters: Stuck on a knot? Use handy boosters like Undo, Magic Wand, Shuffle, and Hints to keep the game flowing. • Combo System: Make moves quickly to build up your combo meter and score massive points. • Play at Your Own Pace: No time limits. Sit back, relax, and think through your strategy. Unravel the mess, manage your tray space, and sort the colors. Download Tangle Sort now and start your satisfying untangling adventure today!

About

Word Away!

A captivating word puzzle game where you tap arrow tiles to release letters and form words. Strategize to overcome unique obstacles and clever puzzles across hundreds of handcrafted levels. Utilize hints when needed to solve them all.

Highlights
  • Tap to clear arrow tiles
  • Release letters to complete words
  • Strategic planning required
  • Overcome unique obstacles
  • Hundreds of handcrafted levels
  • Use hints for assistance
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Welcome to your new favorite word puzzle! • Tap to clear arrow tiles • Release letters to complete words • Plan carefully to avoid getting stuck • Overcome unique obstacles and clever puzzles • Use hints whenever you need a hand • Enjoy hundreds of satisfying handcrafted levels Can you solve them all? Download Word Away! and put your word puzzle skills to the test! Need help? Reach out to us at contact@talemonster.games

Screenshots

Tangle Sort4 screens
Word Away!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tangle Sort at none against Word Away!'s 7. Tangle Sort also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Word Away!'s advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Word Away! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Tangle Sort asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tangle Sort against 4.9 for Word Away!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word Away! has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tangle Sort ships an update every 5 days, Word Away! every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Tangle Sort versus Word Away!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTangle SortWord Away!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (38 ratings)
Number of ratings138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB362 MB
Age rating4++4
Developer忆雯 曾TaleMonster Games

Customer experience

Tangle Sort

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Word Away!

All ratings38 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tangle Sort

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Word Away!

One-time7
  • Mini Coin Pack$1.99
  • Small Coin Pack$7.99
  • Remove Ads Offer$7.99
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  • Medium Coin Pack$14.99
  • Large Coin Pack$29.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$54.99
  • Extreme Coin Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Tangle Sort free?
Tangle Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Away! free?
Word Away! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tangle Sort or Word Away!?
Tangle Sort is rated higher. Tangle Sort averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Word Away! averages 4.9 from 38 ratings.
Do Tangle Sort or Word Away! have ads?
Both Tangle Sort and Word Away! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tangle Sort or Word Away!?
Tangle Sort ships an update every 5 days, and Word Away! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tangle Sort was updated on October 31, 2026 and Word Away! on October 31, 2026.

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