# Rubber Tangle vs Pipe Out

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Rubber Tangle | Pipe Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubber-tangle/id6812676361/reviews) | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-out-sort-puzzle/id6819685571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 188 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bahadir Yerdelen](https://appshunter.io/developer/399810241) | [Spyke Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556254491) |

## What reviewers say

### Rubber Tangle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rubber-tangle/id6812676361)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Pipe Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-out-sort-puzzle/id6819685571)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*