Comparison

Slender Threads vs Find Joe

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

Head to head
About

Slender Threads

Embark on a point-and-click adventure as Harvey Green, who discovers his recurring nightmare might predict his inescapable fate. Explore a peculiar town, interact with strange characters, and solve puzzles to prevent his visions from becoming reality.

Highlights
  • Point-and-click exploration
  • Dialogue and puzzle-solving
  • Curious tale with twists and humor
  • Voice-acted characters
  • Hand-drawn 2D/3D art
  • Haunting original score
Features
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"Every night it's the same dream: my own head, mounted on a wall." While wandering an unfamiliar town, Harvey Green follows a string of paranormal events to a grim realization: his recurring nightmare may foretell an inescapable fate. In this point-and-click thriller adventure, guide Harvey through the peculiar streets, shops, and surroundings of Villa Ventana as he seeks to prevent his visions from becoming reality. Features: * A timeless point-and-click blend of exploration, dialogue, and puzzle-solving * A curious tale that melds shocking twists with absurd humor * Dozens of strange, memorable characters brought to life by a cast of celebrated voice actors * Hand-drawn art that combines 2D and 3D to create striking, "diorama-like" visuals * An original, haunting score

About

Find Joe

Step into the role of a Sheriff to find a missing boy. Search for hidden objects, decipher clues, and solve puzzles in a nostalgic 80s/90s setting. Unravel the mystery through an engaging storyline and mini-games.

Highlights
  • Find hidden objects
  • Decipher concealed clues
  • Solve challenging puzzle levels
  • Engaging storyline
  • Variety of mini-games
  • Nostalgic 80s/90s ambiance
Features
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Joe has gone missing, and nobody has seen him for several days. It's crucial that we do everything in our power to locate him. Step into the role of a Sheriff and make it your mission to find the young boy as quickly as possible. In this game, you'll need to find hidden objects, decipher concealed clues, and determine Joe's whereabouts. Also, you will find a variety of mini-games that make the game even more interesting. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic ambiance of the 80s and 90s as you unravel the mysteries surrounding his disappearance. This detective and adventure hidden object game is sure to captivate your interest. Main Features: Intricately designed, challenging puzzle levels A mysterious and enthralling storyline Immersive sound effects Numerous clues and hidden objects to discover What are you waiting for? Download the Find Joe : Detective Mystery game now and embark on an exciting journey.

Screenshots

Slender Threads4 screens
Find Joe4 screens

Verdict

The call

Slender Threads and Find Joe both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Slender Threads's written reviews are positive against 73% of Find Joe's. Find Joe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Slender Threads sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Find Joe sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Find Joe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 514 and 297 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Slender Threads's written reviews are positive against 73% of Find Joe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Slender Threads versus Find Joe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlender ThreadsFind Joe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (514 ratings)4.8 (297 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better73.2% of reviews
Number of ratings514 — better297
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB144 MB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperBlyts LLCCreative Soft LLC

Customer experience

Slender Threads

All ratings442 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative14.5%

Find Joe

All ratings292 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative14.6%

Bugs and requests

Slender Threads

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Find Joe

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Toy chapter colored block puzzle causes freezing
  • Christmas chapter disc pyramid puzzle malfunction
  • Tap detection fails repeatedly on certain objects
  • Hints and skip functions don't work properly
  • Part 2 fails to load or is inaccessible
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  • Video ads for free hints don't load
  • Top UI elements obstruct gameplay on iPhone
  • Wrench item uncollectable in power plant level
  • Game crashes at end of chapter 1
  • Sale popup displays incorrectly

Requested features

7 requests
  • Additional chapters and new mysteries
  • Zoom functionality for detailed object inspection
  • More 'Find Joe' series games
  • Improved goal/instruction clarity for puzzles
  • Ad removal option at lower price point
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  • Better touch collision detection
  • Continuation of storyline with new adventures

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Slender Threads

One-time3
  • Buy 30 tickets$0.99
  • Buy 100 tickets$2.99
  • Full Game$9.99
14 purchases

Find Joe

One-time14
  • Buy 5 hints.$1.99
  • Unlock "Find Joe : Prequel"$1.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
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  • Remove ads and get 10 hints.$2.99
  • 8 Hints$2.99
  • Buy 5 skips$2.99
  • Special Offer : 15 Hints$3.49
  • Buy 12 Hints$3.99
  • Unlock "Find Joe : Part 2"$3.99
  • Special offer 25 hints$4.99
  • Buy 10 skips.$4.99
  • Buy 20 hints$5.99
  • Get Infinite hints$9.99
  • 50 Hints$11.99

Questions

Is Slender Threads free?
Slender Threads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Find Joe free?
Find Joe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slender Threads or Find Joe?
Find Joe is rated higher. Slender Threads averages 4.6 out of 5 from 514 ratings, while Find Joe averages 4.8 from 297 ratings.
Do Slender Threads or Find Joe have ads?
Neither Slender Threads nor Find Joe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slender Threads or Find Joe?
Slender Threads ships an update every 3 weeks, and Find Joe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Slender Threads was updated on October 26, 2026 and Find Joe on October 27, 2026.

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