Comparison

Knotmania vs Rope Color Sorting

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

Rope Color Sorting

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Introducing Rope Color Match Game – a captivating puzzle adventure that will put your problem-solving skills to the test! Immerse yourself in a world of rotating sort ropes and challenging sorting tasks that promise hours of entertainment and relaxation. Experience the soothing challenge of the string puzzle game, a delightful rope puzzle game that tasks you with arranging colored ropes across different spools. As you advance through the levels, the complexity of sorting the colors increases, providing a satisfying and pleasant experience. Merge the hues until each spool holds only one color, and immerse yourself in the calming visuals and physics of the game. Explore the thread color pair puzzle and indulge in the joy of organizing colors. You have played many sorts of puzzle 3d games but this metric thread puzzle exhilarating game is different and easy to play. Each level presents a unique challenge, starting with straightforward tasks and progressively ramping up in complexity and rope quantity. Can you strategize and solve them all?

Screenshots

Knotmania4 screens
Rope Color Sorting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rope Color Sorting at Free against Knotmania's $2.99. Rope Color Sorting also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Knotmania's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Rope Color Sorting is free to download; Knotmania costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Knotmania versus Rope Color Sorting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnotmaniaRope Color Sorting
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB270 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2 THINK DI CAPUANO ROBERTO E MAIER ELISABETA LOANA SNCSquad Cell

In-app purchases

None

Knotmania

No in-app purchases

None

Rope Color Sorting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knotmania free?
Knotmania costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rope Color Sorting free?
Rope Color Sorting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knotmania or Rope Color Sorting have ads?
Rope Color Sorting shows ads; Knotmania does not.
Which is updated more often, Knotmania or Rope Color Sorting?
Knotmania ships an update every 3 months, and Rope Color Sorting every 3 months. Most recently, Knotmania was updated on October 7, 2026 and Rope Color Sorting on October 18, 2026.

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