# PathPix Cats vs Thread Jam

PathPix Cats and Thread Jam both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PathPix Cats's written reviews are positive against 52% of Thread Jam's. PathPix Cats also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). Thread Jam's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (11K vs 47). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Thread Jam is free to download; PathPix Cats costs $2.99 up front. Thread Jam sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. PathPix Cats asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PathPix Cats against 4.8 for Thread Jam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Jam has 11K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PathPix Cats's written reviews are positive against 52% of Thread Jam's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathPix Cats | Thread Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix-cats/id1484585412/reviews)** | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 22 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kris Pixton](https://appshunter.io/developer/314306152) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### PathPix Cats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpix-cats/id1484585412)

This game offers 125 large, cat-themed puzzles for experienced players. Solve intricate grids to reveal charming feline images, providing over a million squares of challenging gameplay across various difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** 125 giant cat-themed puzzles, Over 1 million squares of gameplay, Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty areas, Large puzzle sizes (average 100x100), Reveals finished pictures upon completion

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thread Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352)

Untangle colorful threads by matching them to their respective areas on fabric. Solve intricate knot puzzles to create beautiful embroidered pictures. Enjoy a relaxing and creative experience with no timers or pressure.

**Highlights:** Untangle 3D rope knots, Match colorful threads, Create embroidered pictures, Solve intricate puzzles, Relaxing gameplay, Creative art creation

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Progression Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Second Chance Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Massive Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and pictures
- ⏱️ Fast lives restoration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔀 Repetitive levels and pictures
- 🤔 Lack of skill involved

**Reported bugs**

- Certain levels impossible to beat without paying
- Accidental power-up purchases due to poor UI placement

**Requested features**

- Gallery to view completed pictures
- More variety in levels and pictures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathPix Cats free?

PathPix Cats costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thread Jam free?

Thread Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PathPix Cats or Thread Jam?

PathPix Cats is rated higher. PathPix Cats averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Thread Jam averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do PathPix Cats or Thread Jam have ads?

Thread Jam shows ads; PathPix Cats does not.

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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.*