Comparison

Tumble Tubes vs Yarn Clear

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

Head to head
About

Tumble Tubes

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Two glass tubes arc up either side of the board. A funnel sits at the top. And a winding track runs back down toward four stacks of holders that are never quite the color you need. Every level opens with a board of loaded cartridges. Most carry nine marbles. Some carry far more. Tap one and its marbles rush up through the side tube, over the arc, and spill out of the funnel onto the track below. From there they tumble down, lane by lane, toward the holders. A marble that reaches a holder in its own color clicks into place. Fill that holder and it pops away, and whatever color was buried under it rises up to take its turn. Marbles with no holder to go to keep riding. They queue up behind one another, and the track has an end. Pack it with marbles that have nowhere to click in and the run is finished. You'll see it coming a few moves out. Getting out of it is the hard part. And not every cartridge is ready to fire. Some sit frozen. Some are buried under stone. Some are bolted into a frame and won't move until you clear what's around them. Which one you open, and when, is the whole game. HOW TO PLAY - Tap a cartridge to send its marbles up the tube and through the funnel - Marbles pour onto the track and tumble down toward the holders - A marble clears when it clicks into a holder of its own color - Fill a holder and the next color in that stack rises up behind it - Marbles with no matching holder stay on the track and take up room - Fill the track with marbles that can't clear and the level ends - Empty the board and finish every stack to move on ON THE BOARD - Cartridges from three marbles up to a couple of hundred - Frozen cartridges that need a few clears before they open - Stone tiles hiding what sits underneath - Boosters for when the track is packed and you need a way out NO TIMER Open a cartridge when you're ready. Sit and read the board for a minute if you want. Nothing on screen is counting down.

About

Yarn Clear

Features
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Welcome to Yarn Clear — the cutest yarn puzzle adventure around! Every level brings a lovely woven picture just waiting to be cleared. From happy animals to cozy little scenes, each artwork feels like something handmade just for you. It’s super easy to play: just tap the colorful spools below, and watch the yarn travel up to clear the same‑color threads from the picture above. But don’t rush! The order you choose matters. Pick the right spools in the right sequence, and you’ll wipe away the entire yarn art. Why you’ll love Yarn Clear: • Cute handmade yarn art style Every level looks like a little knitted masterpiece. No boring boards here — just bright, cheerful patterns that make each puzzle feel fresh. • Simple taps, smart fun Anyone can pick it up, but not every level is easy. You’ll need to think a little, plan ahead, and find the best way to clear the yarn. • Relaxing, no pressure Take your time. There’s no timer, no stress, and no rush. Play a quick level during a break, or unwind with a longer puzzle session. • Lots of levels to enjoy As you go, the puzzles get more interesting. New colors, tricky spools, and surprising patterns will keep you coming back for one more level. If you love cute art, satisfying clears, and puzzles that make you smile, Yarn Clear is the perfect game for you. Download now, tap those spools, and clear some yarn art!

Screenshots

Tumble Tubes4 screens
Yarn Clear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Yarn Clear at 3 against Tumble Tubes's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Tumble Tubes versus Yarn Clear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTumble TubesYarn Clear
PriceFreeFree
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIGITAL EDUCATION LAB PTY LTDSTARREALM INTERACTIVE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Tumble Tubes

No in-app purchases

None

Yarn Clear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tumble Tubes free?
Tumble Tubes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yarn Clear free?
Yarn Clear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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