# Knotmania vs Tile Five

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tile Five at 100% against Knotmania's 29%. Tile Five also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Knotmania's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tile Five is free to download; Knotmania costs $2.99 up front. Tile Five sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Knotmania asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tile Five holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Knotmania's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tile Five's.

Knotmania ships an update every 3 months, Tile Five every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knotmania | Tile Five |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knotmania/id966169065/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-five-logic-puzzle/id6761864668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2 THINK DI CAPUANO ROBERTO E MAIER ELISABETA LOANA SNC](https://appshunter.io/developer/863924619) | [Jonathan Tucker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870708386) |

## What reviewers say

### Knotmania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knotmania/id966169065)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tile Five

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tile-five-logic-puzzle/id6761864668)

Place numbered tiles on a grid, with each tile occupying a specific number of spaces based on its value and position. Master thousands of levels with increasing difficulty, daily challenges, and unique board shapes. Earn rewards and enjoy a visually pleasing and tactile puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Numbered tile placement logic, Thousands of campaign levels, Daily puzzles with leaderboards, Silhouette and free play modes, In-game rewards and hints, Smooth animations and haptics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Restarts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Undos | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Restarts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Undos | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Restarts | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knotmania free?

Knotmania costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tile Five free?

Tile Five is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knotmania or Tile Five?

Tile Five is rated higher. Knotmania averages 3.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Tile Five averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Knotmania or Tile Five have ads?

Neither Knotmania nor Tile Five shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knotmania or Tile Five?

Knotmania ships an update every 3 months, and Tile Five every 10 days. Most recently, Knotmania was updated on October 7, 2026 and Tile Five on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
