Comparison

Rubber Tangle vs Pipe Out

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

Head to head
About

Rubber Tangle

Untangle colorful rubber bands by rotating poles in this logic puzzle game. Advance through increasingly complex levels, overcoming static and frozen obstacles. Free every band to clear the board and test your strategic thinking.

Highlights
  • Rotate poles to untangle rubber bands
  • Solve complex overlapping puzzles
  • Overcome static and frozen obstacles
  • Progressively harder levels
  • Strategic move planning
Features
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Solve the tangle puzzle. Rotate the poles to untangle the overlapping rubber bands. Free every band from the mess to clear the board. Plan your moves carefully. The tangles get more complex as you play. You work around static poles that you cannot spin. You unlock frozen poles by freeing a specific number of rubber bands first. New obstacles appear to test your logic as you advance. What you will enjoy playing: Rotate poles to untangle the rubber bands Solve tricky overlapping puzzles Overcome static poles and frozen obstacles Play levels that get harder as you advance From simple knots to complex webs, every level brings a new challenge. Enjoy Rubber Tangle!

About

Pipe Out

A satisfying puzzle game where players sort colorful pipes to guide balls to their exit. Strategically connect matching colors, overcome obstacles like locked tubes, and clear the board before time runs out. Enjoy smooth, intuitive controls and bright visuals in this offline-friendly challenge.

Highlights
  • Colorful pipe puzzles
  • Satisfying ball flow
  • Locked tubes and obstacles
  • Easy to learn, strategic gameplay
  • Bright, playful visuals
  • Offline play
Features
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Welcome to Pipe Out, a satisfying puzzle game where you sort pipes, guide balls and clear the board! A jumble of colorful pipes stands between the balls and their way out. Move the pieces into place and connect matching colors to build a path from the tubes above. Watch the balls flow through the pipes, clearing space and opening up your next move. Finding a route is only part of the challenge! Pipes can get in each other’s way, while covered tubes keep more balls out of play until you unlock them. Work around obstacles, choose which connections to complete first and clear the board before time runs out! FEATURES • Colorful pipe puzzles with straight pieces, bends and clever layouts • Satisfying ball flow and pipe-clearing moments • Locked tubes and obstacles that put your planning skills to the test • Easy to learn, with real strategy to master • Bright, playful visuals and smooth, intuitive controls • No internet required! Play anytime, anywhere Plan your moves, find the flow and turn a crowded board into a satisfying clean slate. Download Pipe Out and get the balls rolling!

Screenshots

Rubber Tangle4 screens
Pipe Out4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pipe Out at none against Rubber Tangle's shown. Pipe Out also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Rubber Tangle's advantage is ratings volume (138 vs 23). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Rubber Tangle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Pipe Out sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Rubber Tangle against 4.8 for Pipe Out. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rubber Tangle has 138 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rubber Tangle ships an update every 2 weeks, Pipe Out every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rubber Tangle versus Pipe Out: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubber TanglePipe Out
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (138 ratings)4.8 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings138 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB227 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahadir YerdelenSpyke Games

Customer experience

Rubber Tangle

All ratings138 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Pipe Out

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Rubber Tangle

One-time7
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • 5000 Coins$7.99
Show 4 more
  • 10000 Coins$14.99
  • 25000 Coins$29.99
  • 50000 Coins$54.99
  • 100000 Coins$99.99
7 purchases

Pipe Out

One-time7
  • Mini Pack$1.99
  • Medium Pack$7.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
Show 4 more
  • Large Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$29.99
  • Mega Pack$54.99
  • Mega Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Rubber Tangle free?
Rubber Tangle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pipe Out free?
Pipe Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rubber Tangle or Pipe Out?
Pipe Out is rated higher. Rubber Tangle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Pipe Out averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.
Do Rubber Tangle or Pipe Out have ads?
Rubber Tangle shows ads; Pipe Out does not.
Which is updated more often, Rubber Tangle or Pipe Out?
Rubber Tangle ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pipe Out every 4 days. Most recently, Rubber Tangle was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pipe Out on November 6, 2026.

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