Comparison

MazeLink vs Thread Escape

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MazeLink

Features
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MazeLink is Maze (or Labyrinth) puzzle game where your task is to form a link between enter and exit of a Maze. You can form the links by placing pins, two pins form a vertical or horizontal link between each other. When you place the pin a new one appears in random place of a Maze. Once these links connect enter and exit of a Maze you have solved the MazeLink puzzle.

About

Thread Escape

Untangle a colorful mess by pulling threads in the correct order to match their colors. Plan your moves carefully to clear the board without running out of space. Features unique mechanics and special threads that add to the brain-teasing challenge.

Highlights
  • Untangle tangled threads
  • Match thread colors to goals
  • Limited temporary tiles
  • Special hidden and ice threads
  • Smart color-matching and planning
  • Relaxing visuals with brain-teasing gameplay
Features
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Can you untangle the mess and free all the threads? Thread Escape is a satisfying puzzle game where every move matters. Pull the threads in the right order, match their colors, and clear the board without running out of space! How It Works - Threads are tangled together in a complex puzzle. - Pull them one by one from the board. - Each thread must be placed into a matching color goal. - If the color doesn’t match, the thread waits in a temporary tile. - You only have 5 extra tiles — fill them all and it’s game over! Special Threads - Hidden Threads: Their color stays a mystery until blocking threads are removed. - Ice Threads: Frozen solid! You must clear enough threads to melt the ice before you can touch them. Why You’ll Love Thread Escape - Simple to play, challenging to master - Smart color-matching and planning - Unique mechanics that unlock as you play - Relaxing visuals with brain-teasing gameplay - Perfect for short sessions or long puzzle runs Think ahead, manage your space, and escape the chaos one thread at a time! Download now and untangle the ultimate rope puzzle!

Screenshots

MazeLink4 screens
Thread Escape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MazeLink at none against Thread Escape's shown. MazeLink also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Thread Escape's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MazeLink ships an update every 5 months, Thread Escape monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MazeLink versus Thread Escape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMazeLinkThread Escape
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB2.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiutauras StravinskasFURTLE GAME OYUN ANIMASYON YAZILIM VE BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

MazeLink

No in-app purchases

None

Thread Escape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MazeLink free?
MazeLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thread Escape free?
Thread Escape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MazeLink or Thread Escape have ads?
Thread Escape shows ads; MazeLink does not.
Which is updated more often, MazeLink or Thread Escape?
MazeLink ships an update every 5 months, and Thread Escape monthly. Most recently, MazeLink was updated on September 20, 2026 and Thread Escape on July 9, 2026.

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