Comparison

POINPY vs Thread and Beads

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

Head to head
About

POINPY

Bounce upwards, dodging enemies and collecting fruit to feed a hungry beast. Unlock new abilities and modes as you climb higher in this vertical action game. Explore randomly generated areas and master one-handed controls.

Highlights
  • Intuitive one-handed controls
  • Bounce and flip mechanics
  • Collect fruit for beast's juice
  • Dodge adorable baddies
  • Unlockable puzzle and endless modes
  • Randomly generated areas
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Bounce up, dodge adorable baddies and feed the blue beast that's hot on your heels. A vertical climber from the creator of the award-winning Downwell. Keep going higher and higher because new and more challenging areas await. Earn and unlock abilities that will help you jump into your next run with a better shot at reaching the end. FEATURES Juice 'em up: Use intuitive, one-handed controls to bounce, flip around and grab fruit for the beast's juice. Climb & collect: Evade creatures lurking in randomly generated areas. Collect special abilities like the octobub, which sucks in fruit, and the handy snail clock, which stops time while you ready your next jump. Plus many others! Open new modes: Find a not-so-well-hidden area to unlock the tricky puzzle mode. Complete Poinpy to unlock an endless mode.

About

Thread and Beads

A cozy puzzle game where you link colorful beads to create satisfying chains and achieve goals. Enjoy a low-stress, gentle strategy experience designed for quick sessions or longer play.

Highlights
  • Link colorful beads
  • Plan satisfying chains
  • Complete strategic goals
  • Earn coins
  • Low-stress puzzle experience
  • Zen Mode for calmer play
Features
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Thread & Beads is a cozy puzzle game about linking colorful beads, planning satisfying chains, and finding a gentle flow. Draw longer chains to earn bigger rewards, complete goals with thoughtful moves, and enjoy a low-stress puzzle experience that feels relaxing without being dull. Whether you want a quick round or a calmer stretch of play, Thread & Beads is designed to be easy to pick up and satisfying to return to. Features: Link colorful beads into satisfying chains Complete goals with thoughtful, strategic play Earn coins as you play Enjoy a cozy, low-stress puzzle experience Play Zen Mode when you want an even calmer pace Settle into short sessions or linger a little longer Thread & Beads is a handmade, casual game built with care for players who love cozy games, gentle strategy, and that lovely little “just one more round” feeling.

Screenshots

POINPY4 screens
Thread and Beads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: POINPY at none against Thread and Beads's shown. POINPY also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (153 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. POINPY sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Thread and Beads sells 4 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 — 4.9 for POINPY against 5.0 for Thread and Beads. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POINPY has 153 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

POINPY ships an update every 2 weeks, Thread and Beads every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
POINPY versus Thread and Beads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOINPYThread and Beads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (153 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings153 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB137 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDevolverTea Stained House LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

POINPY

One-time3
  • Standard Tip$1.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
  • Super Generous Tip!$9.99
4 purchases

Thread and Beads

One-time4
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • 2,500 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Banner Ads$2.99
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  • 10,000 coins$4.99

Questions

Is POINPY free?
POINPY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thread and Beads free?
Thread and Beads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, POINPY or Thread and Beads?
Thread and Beads is rated higher. POINPY averages 4.9 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Thread and Beads averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do POINPY or Thread and Beads have ads?
Thread and Beads shows ads; POINPY does not.
Which is updated more often, POINPY or Thread and Beads?
POINPY ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thread and Beads every 3 weeks. Most recently, POINPY was updated on October 17, 2026 and Thread and Beads on October 15, 2026.

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