Comparison

Knotmania vs Neon Labyrinth

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

Neon Labyrinth

Navigate through 60 neon-lit mazes with precise swipe controls. Collect all the dots, avoid traps, and beat the clock in this retro-style puzzle game. Enjoy instant retries and the ability to skip challenging levels.

Highlights
  • 60 neon mazes
  • Precise swipe controls
  • Collect all dots
  • Beat the clock
  • Instant retries
  • Skip mazes
  • Offline play
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Swipe and dash to explore 60 neon mazes in this neo-retro, pixel-perfect puzzler. Bounce off walls, thread through traps, collect every dot, and beat the clock. • Premium experience: no ads, no in-app purchases, no pop-ups • Tight swipe controls: tuned for precision • Dozens of bite‑sized mazes: quick to clear, hard to master - more added regularly • Instant retries: keep the flow fast • Stuck? Skip any maze with no penalty • Built for iPhone and iPad: portrait, one-handed offline play • Handcrafted by Unremarkable Games in Minnesota Ready to master the maze? Keep up to date with Unremarkable Games. Get a short email on the first Friday of every month - launches, updates, and sneak peeks: https://www.unremarkablegames.com/join

Screenshots

Knotmania4 screens
Neon Labyrinth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Neon Labyrinth at 100% against Knotmania's 29%. Neon Labyrinth also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). 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 Neon Labyrinth $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neon Labyrinth holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Knotmania's written reviews are positive against 100% of Neon Labyrinth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knotmania ships an update every 3 months, Neon Labyrinth every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Knotmania versus Neon Labyrinth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnotmaniaNeon Labyrinth
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.0 (14 ratings)4.8 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1417 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2 THINK DI CAPUANO ROBERTO E MAIER ELISABETA LOANA SNCKarl Mcclendon

Customer experience

Knotmania

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

Neon Labyrinth

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Knotmania

No in-app purchases

None

Neon Labyrinth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knotmania free?
Knotmania costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neon Labyrinth free?
Neon Labyrinth costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Knotmania or Neon Labyrinth?
Neon Labyrinth is rated higher. Knotmania averages 3.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Neon Labyrinth averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Knotmania or Neon Labyrinth have ads?
Neither Knotmania nor Neon Labyrinth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knotmania or Neon Labyrinth?
Knotmania ships an update every 3 months, and Neon Labyrinth every 11 days. Most recently, Knotmania was updated on October 7, 2026 and Neon Labyrinth on October 24, 2026.

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