Knotmania vs Where Square
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
Where Square
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WhereSquare is a new and addictive game with over 1000 unique AI pictures and a new mechanic! You can move, rotate, and even FLIP the pieces to find the right fit, and you can upload your own pictures to create custom puzzles. With its unique gameplay and challenging puzzles, WhereSquare is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end. Here are some of the features that make WhereSquare the most attractive puzzle game: • Solve multiple AI puzzles simultaneously: Solve multiple puzzles at the same time for a more challenging experience. • Custom puzzles: Upload your own pictures to create personalized puzzles. • Unique gameplay: Move, rotate, and flip the pieces to find the perfect fit. • Challenging puzzles: Keep your mind active with challenging puzzles. • Hours of entertainment: Enjoy hours of entertainment with WhereSquare. So what are you waiting for? Download WhereSquare today and start puzzling! Links to our terms of use can be found below: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ IGRS Rating (Indonesia): 3+
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Where Square at Free against Knotmania's $2.99. Where Square also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Knotmania's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Where Square is free to download; Knotmania costs $2.99 up front. Where Square sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Knotmania asks for nothing beyond the download.
Knotmania ships an update every 3 months, Where Square monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Knotmania | Where Square |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 246 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 2 THINK DI CAPUANO ROBERTO E MAIER ELISABETA LOANA SNC | The Mob |
In-app purchases
Knotmania
No in-app purchases
Where Square
- Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99
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