Comparison

Mismatchy vs Knotwork Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Mismatchy

A relaxing puzzle game where you find subtle differences between two charming hand-drawn images. Enjoy a calm experience with no timers or penalties, perfect for a quiet break or travel.

Highlights
  • Hand-illustrated picture pairs
  • Five hidden differences per scene
  • Pinch and zoom functionality
  • Optional hints available
  • No penalties for wrong taps
  • Offline play supported
  • Translated into 74 languages
Features
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Two pictures. Five tiny differences. One sharp pair of eyes. Mismatchy is the calm, beautifully drawn puzzle game where you slow down, look closer, and find what is different between two almost-identical scenes. Cosy hand-drawn art, an unhurried pace, and no timer breathing down your neck. Whether you are killing five minutes before a meeting or settling in for a long ride, Mismatchy is the kind of puzzle that lets your brain breathe instead of piling on stress. WHAT YOU GET - Hand-illustrated picture pairs across cosy themes: kitchens, breakfast tables, gardens, laundry rooms, cafes, market stalls, and more - Five carefully hidden differences in every scene - Pinch and zoom on both pictures at once so no detail can hide - Hints when you need them, never forced on you - Earn coins as you play, spend them on hints whenever a level gets tricky - Wrong taps cost nothing more than time; no penalties, no game-over screens - Plays beautifully offline once you have launched it; perfect for flights, commutes, waiting rooms - Translated into 74 languages including English, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Thai, Vietnamese, and many more WHY PEOPLE COME BACK - No five-second countdown to fail you. Take your time. - No "lives" system, no waiting for energy to refill. - Cute, hand-drawn art that is a treat to actually look at, not just scan - Real records you can beat: track your fewest mistakes and your fastest time per level - New picture sets pushed regularly, no app update required GREAT FOR - Anyone who enjoys a quiet puzzle break: relaxing, low-pressure, satisfying - Sharpening attention to detail, observation skills, and focus - Brain breaks between meetings, study sessions, and long commutes - Long flights, road trips, hospital waiting rooms — anywhere internet is unreliable - All ages — friendly enough for kids, never patronising to adults THE QUIET PROMISE No notification spam. No paywalls. No subscriptions. No premium tier hiding behind a wall. We want you to come back because the puzzle is good, not because the game is engineered to nag you. Hints are one tap away when you are stuck. If you would like to support development without paying, you can watch the occasional optional rewarded ad for bonus coins. That is it. Two pictures. Five differences. Your move.

About

Knotwork Puzzle

Features
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Knotwork is a calm puzzle built on one simple idea: rotate the tiles until every line joins into a single, unbroken knot with no loose ends. There is no timer, no score chasing and no way to lose. You turn each piece, watch the golden strands find each other, and feel the whole pattern settle into place. When the last end closes, the knot lights up in a soft turquoise glow. The art is inspired by Anatolian and Celtic knotwork and the gold detailing of classical tezhib. Every board is a small woven ornament on deep petrol blue. FEATURES • Hundreds of levels that grow from gentle to genuinely tricky • Fully wordless, so it plays the same in any language • Relaxing pace with optional sound, music and Zen mode • Colored strands that weave over and under at higher levels • One hand play, perfect for a quiet minute anywhere • Plays offline, with no account and no sign up • Optional one time purchase to remove ads Sit back, breathe, and weave the endless knot.

Screenshots

Mismatchy4 screens
Knotwork Puzzle2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Knotwork Puzzle at daily against Mismatchy's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Mismatchy sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Knotwork Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mismatchy ships an update every 9 days, Knotwork Puzzle daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mismatchy versus Knotwork Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMismatchyKnotwork Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMustafa KilicEmre Buyukegribey

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Mismatchy

One-time6
  • 75 Coins$0.99
  • 250 Coins$2.99
  • Mismatchy Remove Ads Intro$2.99
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  • Mismatchy Remove Ads$3.99
  • 600 Coins$4.99
  • Mismatchy Ultimate Pack$9.99
1 purchases

Knotwork Puzzle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Mismatchy free?
Mismatchy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knotwork Puzzle free?
Knotwork Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mismatchy or Knotwork Puzzle have ads?
Both Mismatchy and Knotwork Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mismatchy or Knotwork Puzzle?
Mismatchy ships an update every 9 days, and Knotwork Puzzle daily. Most recently, Mismatchy was updated on October 31, 2026 and Knotwork Puzzle on October 31, 2026.

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