# Slender Threads vs Among the Sleep

Slender Threads and Among the Sleep both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Slender Threads's written reviews are positive against 54% of Among the Sleep's. Among the Sleep's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slender Threads sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Among the Sleep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Slender Threads against 4.7 for Among the Sleep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 511 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Slender Threads's written reviews are positive against 54% of Among the Sleep's.

Slender Threads ships an update every 3 weeks, Among the Sleep weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slender Threads | Among the Sleep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slender-threads/id1495344386/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/among-the-sleep/id6757800445/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 511 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3.0 GB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Blyts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/454180365) | [Snapbreak Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) |

## What reviewers say

### Slender Threads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slender-threads/id1495344386)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 30 tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |


### Among the Sleep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/among-the-sleep/id6757800445)

Experience a psychological horror adventure from the unique perspective of a two-year-old child. Explore a surreal, unsettling world guided by your teddy bear, focusing on atmosphere and emotional storytelling rather than combat.

**Highlights:** Child's perspective gameplay, Atmospheric horror without combat, Surreal and unsettling world exploration, Emotional and story-driven narrative, Teddy bear companion, Immersive sound design, Accessible gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Among The Sleep | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slender Threads free?

Slender Threads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Among the Sleep free?

Among the Sleep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slender Threads or Among the Sleep?

Among the Sleep is rated higher. Slender Threads averages 4.6 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while Among the Sleep averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Slender Threads or Among the Sleep have ads?

Neither Slender Threads nor Among the Sleep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slender Threads or Among the Sleep?

Slender Threads ships an update every 3 weeks, and Among the Sleep weekly. Most recently, Slender Threads was updated on October 25, 2026 and Among the Sleep on October 25, 2026.

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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.*