Comparison

Knotmania vs Codebreaker Master

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

Head to head
About

Knotmania

Embark on a 3D physics puzzle adventure in an alien structure. Unravel intricate knots of living creatures to restore energy and progress through unique rooms. Enjoy a visually stunning and immersive experience with dynamic sound.

Highlights
  • 3D physics puzzle gameplay
  • 76 unique rooms and knots
  • In-house physics simulator
  • Dynamic sound effects
  • Arcade and Zen modes
  • GameCenter leaderboards
  • iCloud progress sync
Features
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TouchArcade - 4/5 "...is a fun idea that manifests itself into a solid, well-made game. It's certainly a unique experience to behold..." AppleNApps - 4/5 "Great 3D puzzle challenge | High quality physics engine" GameRamble - 9/10 "The 3D visuals and lifelike animations give the game a unique feel" Pocket Gamer UK - "Lovely puzzler Knotmania lets you play with alien tentacles" Indie Game Enthusiast - “It adds an engaging vibe akin to an unearthly nature documentary” Indie Prize Selection - Casual Connect Amsterdam 2016 IndieGame Expo 2016 Selection - Nominee Best of Quo Vadis 2016 Show Knotmania is a 3D physics puzzle arcade game where you embark on an exploration journey of an alien structure of rooms inhabited by the "Strings", half-like living creatures. The Strings energy runs the structure, in order for the exploration to go on, one needs to stop the energy by unravelling the knots. • Designed for touch screen: multitouch controls - drag/slide string with any finger. • 76 rooms and knots each flavored with unique concept, atmosphere and music. • In-house physics simulator of knots • Physically realistic realtime soft shadows. • Dynamic sounds effects by Fractures Audio: create a soundscape that reacts to your play. • Compete with your friends on GameCenter in 3 leaderboards: Score, Levels, Golden Tangle • Share Progress on Social Networks: Twitter, Facebook. • Sync progress across all your devices using iCloud • Arcade Mode: The time is limited! Use fewer gesture for a better score. • Zen Mode: No time constraints, focus on puzzle. • No Interruptions: This also means no in-app purchases or ads, have fun and enjoy this mania!! The game is compatible with: - iPhone - iPod touch - iPad - iPad Mini - iPad Air Some effects (as soft shadows) are disabled on older devices. We'd love to hear from you. Like us: http://facebook.com/2thinkgames Follow us: http://twitter.com/2thinkgames Visit us: http://www.2think.it/www/?goto=knotmania Contact us: info@2think.it

About

Codebreaker Master

A logic and deduction puzzle game where players crack a secret code of colored pegs. Utilize hints to determine the correct combination in as few attempts as possible. Offers extensive customization and accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Crack secret color codes
  • Deduction and logic gameplay
  • Customizable difficulty
  • Multiple visual themes
  • Colorblind mode
  • Offline play
  • 46 languages supported
Features
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CODEBREAKER MASTER - Logic & Deduction Puzzle Game What is Codebreaker Master? Codebreaker Master is a puzzle and logic game where your goal is to crack a secret code made of colored pegs. Use your deduction skills to find the correct color combination! This game is inspired by the classic code-breaking board games. We've added modern features while keeping the beloved deduction mechanics that made these games popular since 1971. How to Play The rules are simple: guess the secret color combination with as few attempts as possible. After each guess, you receive hints: • Black peg: one color is correct AND in the right position • White peg: one color is correct but in the wrong position • Empty: the color is not in the secret code Use logic to analyze the hints and crack the code! Key Features • Full Customization - Choose number of colors (5-8), pegs (3-6), and attempts (6-20) • Blind Mode - Hide hints for extra challenge • Multiple Themes - Light, Dark, and Liquid visual themes • Colorblind Mode - Accessible for all players • Works Offline - Play anywhere, anytime • 46 Languages Supported • No account required Perfect For • Logic puzzle enthusiasts • Brain training and mental exercise • Players who love deduction games • All ages - adjustable difficulty A logic challenge that sharpens deduction, one code at a time. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Free to play - no sign-up, no account needed • Hints when you get stuck • Built-in tutorial and clear rules • Statistics: games played, wins and best times • Light and dark themes • 33 languages

Screenshots

Knotmania4 screens
Codebreaker Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Codebreaker Master at 80% against Knotmania's 29%. Codebreaker Master also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.3 vs 3.0). Knotmania's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, 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

Codebreaker Master is free to download; Knotmania costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Codebreaker Master holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Knotmania's written reviews are positive against 80% of Codebreaker Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knotmania ships an update every 3 months, Codebreaker Master every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Knotmania versus Codebreaker Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnotmaniaCodebreaker Master
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (14 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2 THINK DI CAPUANO ROBERTO E MAIER ELISABETA LOANA SNCSebastien Becker

Customer experience

Knotmania

All ratings14 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral21.4%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral17.6%
Negative52.9%

Codebreaker Master

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Knotmania

No in-app purchases

None

Codebreaker Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knotmania free?
Knotmania costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codebreaker Master free?
Codebreaker Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Knotmania or Codebreaker Master?
Codebreaker Master is rated higher. Knotmania averages 3.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Codebreaker Master averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Knotmania or Codebreaker Master have ads?
Codebreaker Master shows ads; Knotmania does not.
Which is updated more often, Knotmania or Codebreaker Master?
Knotmania ships an update every 3 months, and Codebreaker Master every 5 days. Most recently, Knotmania was updated on October 7, 2026 and Codebreaker Master on September 23, 2026.

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