Comparison

Candy Roller 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

Candy Roller

Navigate through levels, rolling over and collecting as much candy as you can. The goal is to clear all candy by rolling over it. Master simple controls to achieve this with the fewest rolls possible.

Highlights
  • Roll and collect candy
  • Complete levels by collecting all candy
  • Simple controls
  • Challenging minimal roll objectives
  • Multiple levels
Features
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Roll your way through levels collecting as much candy as possible. Complete levels by rolling over all of the candy! Simple controls but trying to pick up candy with minimal rolls is difficult.

About

Thread Mania

Features
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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

Candy Roller4 screens
Thread Mania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Candy Roller at 10.0 against Thread Mania's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candy Roller ships an update monthly, Thread Mania every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Candy Roller versus Thread Mania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandy RollerThread Mania
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT Accelerator Inc.Fatih Can Temel

In-app purchases

None

Candy Roller

No in-app purchases

None

Thread Mania

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Candy Roller free?
Candy Roller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thread Mania free?
Thread Mania is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Candy Roller or Thread Mania have ads?
Both Candy Roller and Thread Mania show ads.
Which is updated more often, Candy Roller or Thread Mania?
Candy Roller ships an update monthly, and Thread Mania every 3 weeks. Most recently, Candy Roller was updated on October 5, 2026 and Thread Mania on October 13, 2026.

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