Thread VS Needle vs Don't Drop Dan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thread VS Needle
A fun and engaging game where players must skillfully thread needles. Test your precision across over 70 challenging stages by controlling the thread's movement to complete each objective.
- Threading gameplay
- Over 70 stages
- Interactive thread control
- Object threading challenges
- Precision-based puzzles
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Fun game to thread the needles! Can you thread all the needles? Can you thread many various objects? There are more than 70 stages! Can you thread in all the stages? == HOW TO PLAY == Your thread is very active! Press your screen to raise the end of your thread, and release to drop it.
Don't Drop Dan
Tap your way to victory in this addictive clicker game. Earn gold, buy upgrades, and discover multiple ways to win. Features endless gameplay with fun power-ups and costumes.
- Tap to survive gameplay
- Gold accumulation and upgrades
- Multiple winning paths
- Endless addictive gameplay
- Collectible power-ups and costumes
- Competitive leaderboards
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The ultimate tap to survive game is here... And it's free! Don't Drop Dan. Now with added Christmas spirit. Tap, Tap, Tap your way to victory in this addictive & creative clicker game! Build up your gold and buy a range of upgrades to aid you in the quest of saving Dan. Be the hero. There's multiple ways to win and rewards for every ending, bringing almost endless gameplay. What are you waiting for? it's FREE to download. Get tapping! Have fun. Warning!! This game is so fun it's addictive! Once you start tapping, you won't be able to drop it! Did you know - Everyone tapped so much Dan made it to the moon! Okay not quite, but Dan is really going to space! A picture of Dan will be sent to the moon thanks to a digital time capsule created by Mr Beast! Features: - Different crazy ways to win - New clicker game mechanics - Endless addictive gameplay - Multiple Dan costumes - Fun collection of power ups - Competitive score boards - Gravity - Hot fire (don't touch this)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Don't Drop Dan at 100% against Thread VS Needle's 35%. Thread VS Needle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Don't Drop Dan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Thread VS Needle asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thread VS Needle ships an update every 3 weeks, Don't Drop Dan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thread VS Needle | Don't Drop Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (37 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | REP COM Inc. | Alexander Tandy Batty |
Customer experience
Thread VS Needle
Don't Drop Dan
In-app purchases
Thread VS Needle
No in-app purchases
Don't Drop Dan
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Premium pack 1$0.99
Questions
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