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

Embark on a thrilling adventure where a scientist and an AI navigate a world overrun by rogue machines. Your choices shape the narrative, leading to multiple endings as you uncover secrets and solve interactive challenges.

Highlights
  • Unravel a mystery
  • Escape and survive
  • Search for clues
  • Engaging challenges
  • Shape the story
  • Interactive mechanics
  • Meet intriguing characters
Features
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In Find Joe: Lumen, experience a world on the brink of collapse, where technology and humanity clash. Follow Mike, a scientist, and Lumen, an advanced AI with emotions, as they navigate a world where machines are no longer under human control. When robots turn against people, fear and chaos spread. Is there a deeper truth hidden beneath the conflict? Your choices will define the outcome—will you seek justice, or will you betray those who trust you? Uncover secrets, solve interactive challenges, and explore a complex story filled with difficult decisions. This title is part of the Find Joe series, but it can be enjoyed independently. Step into an immersive world filled with suspense, discovery, and unexpected twists. Game Features: Unravel a Mystery – Investigate hidden truths and confront the unknown in a gripping story. Escape & Survive – Face unexpected dangers, avoid traps, and adapt to an ever-changing world. Search for Clues – Examine objects, uncover details, and unlock hidden paths. Engaging Challenges – Test your skills with logic-based puzzles and creative problem-solving. Shape the Story – Decisions influence how events unfold, leading to multiple possible endings. Interactive Mechanics – Use collected items to craft tools and advance through obstacles. Meet Intriguing Characters – Encounter allies, rivals, and unexpected figures along the way. Play in Multiple Languages – Available in 10+ languages, with English voiceovers for deeper immersion. Will You Discover the Truth or Be Consumed by the Chaos? Navigate an unpredictable journey where every action has consequences. Can Mike and Lumen trust each other? Will they find a way to escape the growing crisis? Download now and step into a world of suspense and discovery!

Screenshots

Slender Threads4 screens
Find Joe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Find Joe at every 9 days against Slender Threads's every 3 weeks. Find Joe also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Slender Threads against 4.6 for Find Joe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 442 and 446 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Slender Threads's written reviews are positive against 76% of Find Joe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slender Threads ships an update every 3 weeks, Find Joe every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 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 (442 ratings)4.6 (446 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better76.2% of reviews
Number of ratings442446 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB153 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperBlyts LLCCreative Soft LLC

Customer experience

Slender Threads

All ratings442 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative14.2%

Find Joe

All ratings446 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative17.1%

Bugs and requests

Slender Threads

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Find Joe

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Hint system repeating same hint
  • Control issues on mobile

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve hint system
  • Add more levels and content

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Slender Threads

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

Find Joe

One-time8
  • 20 coins$1.99
  • 50 Coins$3.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
Show 5 more
  • 100 Coins$7.99
  • 200 Coins$13.99
  • 30% Off Sale on 1000 Coins$19.99
  • 500 Coins$29.99
  • 1000 Coins$49.99

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?
Slender Threads and Find Joe are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 442 and 446 ratings respectively.
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 9 days. Most recently, Slender Threads was updated on September 26, 2026 and Find Joe on September 23, 2026.

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