Comparison

Knotmania vs Into the Loop

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

Into the Loop

A minimalist physics-based platformer where players use loops to build momentum and navigate challenging levels. It features over 100 handcrafted stages, exclusive mechanics, and an endless mode for continuous play. Enjoy engaging gameplay with frequent updates.

Highlights
  • Physics-based platforming
  • Momentum building with loops
  • 100+ handcrafted levels
  • 6 exclusive mechanics
  • Infinite Mode
  • No ads
Features
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Into the Loop is a minimalist physics-based platformer about momentum. Use loops to create momentum and traverse levels. [Premium Features] * 100+ hand crafted Levels. * 6 exclusive mechanics. * Infinite Mode with a never ending amount of Levels and all mechanics unlocked. * No Ads. * Engaging mechanics. * Perfect for long sessions or short ones. * Constant updates. (I will keep working on the game for a long time, so expect new cool things to do often). I hope you had fun with it :)

Screenshots

Knotmania4 screens
Into the Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Into the Loop at 5.0 against Knotmania's 3.0. Into the Loop also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Knotmania's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Knotmania costs $2.99 and Into the Loop $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Into the Loop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knotmania ships an update every 3 months, Into the Loop every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Knotmania versus Into the Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnotmaniaInto the Loop
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating3.0 (14 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB327 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2 THINK DI CAPUANO ROBERTO E MAIER ELISABETA LOANA SNCCreational Labs

Customer experience

Knotmania

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

Into the Loop

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Knotmania

No in-app purchases

None

Into the Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knotmania free?
Knotmania costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Into the Loop free?
Into the Loop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Knotmania or Into the Loop?
Into the Loop is rated higher. Knotmania averages 3.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Into the Loop averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Knotmania or Into the Loop have ads?
Neither Knotmania nor Into the Loop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knotmania or Into the Loop?
Knotmania ships an update every 3 months, and Into the Loop every 10 months. Most recently, Knotmania was updated on October 7, 2026 and Into the Loop on September 28, 2026.

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