# Water Sort Puzzle vs Puzzle Thread

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Water Sort Puzzle at 324K against Puzzle Thread's 1.5K. Water Sort Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Puzzle Thread's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (40% vs 24%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Water Sort Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzle Thread sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Water Sort Puzzle against 4.6 for Puzzle Thread. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Water Sort Puzzle has 324K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Water Sort Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 40% of Puzzle Thread's.

Water Sort Puzzle ships an update monthly, Puzzle Thread weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Water Sort Puzzle | Puzzle Thread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (324K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sort-puzzle/id1514542157/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-thread-color-sort/id1664349204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **324K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 24.2% of reviews | **40.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 269 MB | 381 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IEC GLOBAL PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466935753) | [BoomHits sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451606344) |

## What reviewers say

### Water Sort Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-sort-puzzle/id1514542157)

This is a relaxing yet challenging puzzle game where you sort colored water into glasses. The goal is to have each glass contain only one color. It offers hundreds of levels and simple controls, perfect for exercising your brain.

**Highlights:** Water sort puzzle gameplay, Hundreds of levels, Offline play, Smooth animations, One-finger tap controls, Color fill challenges

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revival Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 3 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addicting game
- 🚀 Relaxing and challenging
- 🚀 Improving puzzle skills
- 🚀 Great for brain activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy
- 🙄 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working as intended
- Levels not loading properly
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to go back to previous levels
- More bottle/tube options
- Colorblind mode
- Coin system to unlock new features
- Background music


### Puzzle Thread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-thread-color-sort/id1664349204)

Engage your mind with a colorful puzzle game that blends logic with fashion design. Sort threads, untangle knots, and discover new knitting patterns to create unique clothing designs. Over 100 levels offer a creative challenge for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Color thread sorting puzzles, Untangle knots, Design unique clothes, Over 100 levels, Discover knitting patterns, Water-sort mini-game

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Sewing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Spools | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combo Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tailor's Offer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying thread sorting
- 🕹️ Relaxing game experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🛑 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Progress reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after completion
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Level selection option
- Ad-free version
- Customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Water Sort Puzzle free?

Water Sort Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Puzzle Thread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Water Sort Puzzle or Puzzle Thread?

Water Sort Puzzle is rated higher. Water Sort Puzzle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 324K ratings, while Puzzle Thread averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Water Sort Puzzle or Puzzle Thread have ads?

Both Water Sort Puzzle and Puzzle Thread show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Water Sort Puzzle or Puzzle Thread?

Water Sort Puzzle ships an update monthly, and Puzzle Thread weekly. Most recently, Water Sort Puzzle was updated on November 10, 2026 and Puzzle Thread on November 3, 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.*