Comparison

Alien Monster Blast vs Thread Mania

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

Head to head
About

Alien Monster Blast

Features
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Your rocket buggy rolls forward on its own. You can JUMP or you can SHOOT. Shoot alien monsters, and try to collect enough cards to unlock advanced levels with many more creatures to battle. Art by: Michael Remillard Music by: Mark Harvey Game by: J.E.Moores

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Thread Mania

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Welcome to Thread Mania, a beautifully crafted puzzle game blending strategy, color matching, and relaxing fun! Each level presents a charming wooden canvas filled with vibrant threads, all intertwined in layers around a central peg. Your goal? Tap on threads to send them flying into one of the seven slots below, transforming each strand into a colorful yarn ball. When three yarn balls of the same color align, they vanish—clearing valuable space and bringing a deeply satisfying sense of accomplishment. But beware: if all seven slots fill up, it’s game over! You’ll need careful planning, sharp foresight, and clever strategy to unravel each puzzle. Enjoy soothing visuals, smooth animations, and addictive gameplay. Whether you have a quick moment or a full afternoon, Thread Mania provides a perfect balance of strategic depth and relaxing charm. Game Features: Innovative Thread Gameplay: Tap and transform threads into yarn balls, matching colors strategically. Strategic Depth: Simple rules evolve into complex puzzles that require careful planning. Relaxing & Beautiful: Gorgeous wooden aesthetics, gentle colors, and smooth animations. Addictive Puzzle Loop: Easy to learn, endlessly satisfying to master. Casual yet Challenging: Perfectly designed puzzles for casual play or deep strategic thinking. Ready to unwind colorful threads into puzzle-solving bliss? Download Thread Mania now and discover your new favorite puzzle obsession!

Screenshots

Alien Monster Blast4 screens
Thread Mania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thread Mania at none against Alien Monster Blast's 2. Thread Mania also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Alien Monster Blast sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Thread Mania asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Monster Blast ships an update every 16 months, Thread Mania every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Alien Monster Blast versus Thread Mania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien Monster BlastThread Mania
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJay MooresFatih Can Temel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Alien Monster Blast

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Buy 100 Cards$0.99
None

Thread Mania

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alien Monster Blast free?
Alien Monster Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thread Mania free?
Thread Mania is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alien Monster Blast or Thread Mania have ads?
Both Alien Monster Blast and Thread Mania show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alien Monster Blast or Thread Mania?
Alien Monster Blast ships an update every 16 months, and Thread Mania every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alien Monster Blast was updated on October 4, 2026 and Thread Mania on September 28, 2026.

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