Knotmania vs Pink Penguin
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
Pink Penguin
Embark on a retro puzzle adventure with a charming penguin through handcrafted levels inspired by classic '90s games. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no in-app purchases or ads, featuring catchy 8-bit music and pixel art.
- Handcrafted retro puzzle levels
- 8-bit music and pixel art
- Offline play supported
- No in-app purchases
- No intrusive ads
- New levels added regularly
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Featuring handcrafted levels inspired by the legendary Pokémon Ice Path, Pink Penguin takes retro puzzle gaming to the next level. A “retro puzzle that’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your face” (AppAdvice), Pink Penguin is a nostalgic cocktail of hero-journey gaming, merging catchy 8-bit tunes with impeccable retro 2D pixel design. With no in-app purchases or intrusive pop-ups, enjoy countless hours of uninterrupted puzzle-solving fun leading the lovable and cute Pink Penguin from one snowy landscape to the next. Plus, with fully offline play available and new levels constantly being added, there’s no limit to your Pink Penguin problem-solving adventures. Download today and relive ‘90s retro gaming at its very best!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pink Penguin at 86% against Knotmania's 29%. Pink Penguin also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Knotmania costs $2.99 and Pink Penguin $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pink Penguin holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Knotmania's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pink Penguin's.
Knotmania ships an update every 3 months, Pink Penguin every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Knotmania | Pink Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (14 ratings) | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 2 THINK DI CAPUANO ROBERTO E MAIER ELISABETA LOANA SNC | Maciej Zak |
Customer experience
Knotmania
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In-app purchases
Knotmania
No in-app purchases
Pink Penguin
No in-app purchases









