Comparison

DEVICE 6 vs Tangle Tower

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

Head to head
About

DEVICE 6

A surreal thriller where text serves as your map and narrator. Immerse yourself in an intriguing mystery of technology and neuroscience by reading, listening, and exploring three-dimensional photographs to solve puzzles and uncover secrets.

Highlights
  • Text-based navigation and narration
  • Interactive puzzles
  • 3D photographic elements
  • Intriguing mystery narrative
  • Exploration of technology and neuroscience themes
  • Unique blend of game and literature conventions
Features
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** Winner of Apple Design Award 2014 ** A surreal thriller in which the written word is your map, as well as your narrator. DEVICE 6 plays with the conventions of games and literature, entwines story with geography and blends puzzle and novella, to draw players into an intriguing mystery of technology and neuroscience. Anna wakes up in a castle on a remote island, with little recollection of how she got there. All she remembers is an unusually unpleasant doll. Why are there two identical castles on the island? Who is the mysterious man in the bowler hat? And above all, what is the purpose of the tests Anna is put through? Read, listen and peek into three-dimensional photographs to solve the bizarre mysteries of DEVICE 6. "DEVICE 6 is designed to linger in the mind long after the last code has been cracked and the last sentence read. Spy stories - even traditional ones - often haunt their readers' dreams once they've been completed. It's only appropriate, really. Is that a final full-stop or a microdot? Is this the end of the affair or an invitation to go deeper?" Eurogamer - 9/10 "In using its text both as narrative and as geography – and through its impressively restrained use of illustration and sound – it generates an almost unrivalled sense of place. It isn’t embarrassed to allow Device 6 to be a game when it needs to be, and yet it knows precisely when to let the story take over. The result is a sharp, striking mystery that is at once provocative, extraordinarily stylish and altogether essential" EDGE - 9/10 "In turning a text adventure into a world map, Simogo has resurrected a long-dead genre with style and confidence. Great presentation and brilliant puzzles complete a stellar package" Pocketgamer – 9/10 "Ever exceeding expectations, the developer has followed up one of 2013′s highlights with another title that can be classed as such. With a compelling story that keeps you guessing, and a pin-point utilisation of the platform, Device 6 is an accomplishment in games design, mobile or otherwise" God is a Geek - 9/10 "DEVICE 6 not only explores the boundaries of narrative storytelling, it also demonstrates the creative potential of touchscreen gaming" Appspy – 5/5 "Simogo’s doing something few others are doing, and it’s wonderful that someone is both providing great experiences and testing the limits of interactive media" 148apps - 5/5 "An ingenious slice of puzzling adventure that's as imaginative as it is stylish" Modojo - 4.5/5

About

Tangle Tower

Investigate a bizarre murder in a twisted mansion. Explore eerie gardens and a chilling crime scene, uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve unique puzzles. Can you reveal the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Highlights
  • Explore a twisted mansion
  • Discover curious clues
  • Interrogate peculiar suspects
  • Solve unique puzzles
  • Fully voiced and animated characters
  • Atmospheric orchestral soundtrack
  • Digitally painted environments
Features
Currently charting
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Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Freya Fellow has been murdered. The lead suspect? A shadowy figure found looming over her body, wielding a knife. The problem? That suspect... is just a painting. Investigate the entirety of Tangle Tower, from the bizarre and eerie gardens, to the cold and ominous crime scene at the very top. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower? • A fully voiced and animated cast of characters • Atmospheric original orchestral soundtrack • Beautiful digitally painted environments to explore

Screenshots

DEVICE 64 screens
Tangle Tower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tangle Tower at 4.8 against DEVICE 6's 4.5. Tangle Tower also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 81%). DEVICE 6's advantage is ratings volume (882 vs 179) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

DEVICE 6 costs $3.99 and Tangle Tower $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tangle Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 882 and 179 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of DEVICE 6's written reviews are positive against 92% of Tangle Tower's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
DEVICE 6 versus Tangle Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDEVICE 6Tangle Tower
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (882 ratings)4.8 (179 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews92.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings882 — better179
Update frequencyEvery 21 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#75 — better#194
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size760 MB1.5 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSimogo ABSFB Games

Customer experience

DEVICE 6

All ratings882 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews660 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative13.9%

Tangle Tower

All ratings179 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative6.9%

User reviews

DEVICE 6

From 882 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique and immersive experience
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and sound design
  • 🤯 Clever and challenging puzzles
  • 📚 Engaging and mysterious story
  • 💡 Innovative use of mobile device features

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Short gameplay length
  • 🤔 Confusing or unclear puzzles
  • 🙉 Lack of accessibility for hearing-impaired users
  • 💰 Expensive for the amount of content

Tangle Tower

From 179 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful and detailed art style
  • 🎭 Excellent voice acting and character performances
  • 🎵 Outstanding soundtrack and music
  • 📖 Engaging and well-written storyline
  • 🧩 Fun and satisfying puzzles

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Rushed and underdeveloped ending
  • ❓ Unanswered plot questions and loose threads
  • 📝 Excessive dialogue and conversation
  • 🗺️ Linear gameplay with limited exploration freedom
  • ⏰ Relatively short playtime

Bugs and requests

DEVICE 6

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sound not working on some devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer or more expansive story
  • Difficulty settings or hints for puzzles
  • Accessibility options like subtitles
  • More games or sequels in a similar style

Tangle Tower

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Audio/sound not working for some users
  • Puzzle acceptance issues - won't accept correct answers
  • Game stops working mid-playthrough
  • Audio issues across multiple languages

Requested features

6 requests
  • Sequel or continuation of the Detective Grimoire series
  • Difficulty level selection options
  • In-game hint system
  • Audio drama content between games
  • Longer game with more content
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  • More games in the Detective Grimoire universe

In-app purchases

None

DEVICE 6

No in-app purchases

None

Tangle Tower

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DEVICE 6 free?
DEVICE 6 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tangle Tower free?
Tangle Tower costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DEVICE 6 or Tangle Tower?
Tangle Tower is rated higher. DEVICE 6 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 882 ratings, while Tangle Tower averages 4.8 from 179 ratings.
Do DEVICE 6 or Tangle Tower have ads?
Neither DEVICE 6 nor Tangle Tower shows ads.
Which is more popular, DEVICE 6 or Tangle Tower?
DEVICE 6 currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and Tangle Tower at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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