Knotmania vs Codebreaker Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Crack secret color codes
- Deduction and logic gameplay
- Customizable difficulty
- Multiple visual themes
- Colorblind mode
- Offline play
- 46 languages supported
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Knotmania | Codebreaker Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (14 ratings) | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 2 THINK DI CAPUANO ROBERTO E MAIER ELISABETA LOANA SNC | Sebastien Becker |
Customer experience
Knotmania
Codebreaker Master
In-app purchases
Knotmania
No in-app purchases
Codebreaker Master
No in-app purchases
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