Comparison

Enigma 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

Enigma

Engage your mind with a popular mathematical puzzle game. Solve grids with symbols and operators, featuring adjustable difficulty levels and helpful hints. Enjoy a unique challenge with a new grid every time.

Highlights
  • Mathematical puzzle gameplay
  • Randomly generated grids
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Symbol-to-number matching
  • Show correct number hint
  • Show error indicator
Features
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Enigma is the most popular mathematical puzzle in the world. Known as the "Calculation Enigmatic" in numerous magazines is now available for iPhone and iPad with grid always different (random) and three level of difficulty. How to play? The grid is composed of a series of symbols and mathematical operators (+ - x : ) arranged in three rows and three columns; Same symbol corresponds equal number. Features - 6 different symbols - 3 difficulty levels - Function "Show Correct Number" - Function "Show Error"

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

Enigma4 screens
Knotwork Puzzle2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Enigma at none against Knotwork Puzzle's shown. Enigma also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Knotwork Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 11 months). On price, 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. Enigma sells 2 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

Enigma ships an update every 11 months, Knotwork Puzzle daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Enigma versus Knotwork Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnigmaKnotwork Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco GentiliEmre Buyukegribey

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Enigma

One-time2
  • Utility Pack$0.99
  • Remove iAd Banner$0.99
1 purchases

Knotwork Puzzle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Enigma free?
Enigma 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 Enigma or Knotwork Puzzle have ads?
Knotwork Puzzle shows ads; Enigma does not.
Which is updated more often, Enigma or Knotwork Puzzle?
Enigma ships an update every 11 months, and Knotwork Puzzle daily. Most recently, Enigma was updated on October 24, 2026 and Knotwork Puzzle on October 15, 2026.

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