Knotmania vs Plug Em All
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
Plug Em All
Untangle wires and connect plugs to power electronic devices. Guide each plug to its correct socket to activate all devices and complete each level. A satisfying puzzle game focused on organization and logic.
- Untangle wires
- Connect plugs to sockets
- Activate electronic devices
- Level-based progression
- Tap and drag controls
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Untangle all the cables/wires. Then connect all the plugs in to socket to activate all electronic devices in each level. How to play: - Tap and drag on the plug to control each plug - Untangle all the wires before plugging them into socket. - Plug them into appropriate socket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Plug Em All at Free against Knotmania's $2.99. Plug Em All also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Knotmania's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, 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
Plug Em All is free to download; Knotmania costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plug Em All holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Knotmania's written reviews are positive against 33% of Plug Em All's.
Knotmania ships an update every 3 months, Plug Em All every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Knotmania | Plug Em All |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (14 ratings) | 4.6 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 11 |
| 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 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 2 THINK DI CAPUANO ROBERTO E MAIER ELISABETA LOANA SNC | Rocketship Studios LLP |
Customer experience
Knotmania
Plug Em All
In-app purchases
Knotmania
No in-app purchases
Plug Em All
No in-app purchases
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