Comparison

Star Chain vs Thread Sort 3D

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

Head to head
About

Star Chain

Connect stars to create vibrant, unique pictures and new worlds. Immerse yourself in a calming ASMR experience as you follow the illuminated path to reveal a new drawing.

Highlights
  • Connect stars to create images
  • Discover new worlds
  • ASMR experience
  • Guided paths
  • Unique drawings
Features
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Weaving the thread through the stars and connecting them you create unique colorful pictures and new worlds. Your goal is to enjoy the process and immerse yourself in the ASMR space. Brightly lit star shows you the right path, at the end of which you will meet a unique drawing.

About

Thread Sort 3D

Untangle colorful threads from fluffy objects in this relaxing 3D puzzle game. Simple tap controls make it easy to transform chaos into order, offering a stress-free and rewarding experience perfect for unwinding.

Highlights
  • Untangle colorful threads
  • Calming 3D puzzle gameplay
  • Simple tap controls
  • Mindful and stress-free experience
  • Rewarding progress
Features
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Become a ‌Yarn Master‌ in this calming 3D puzzle game! Untangle fluffy objects covered in colorful threads using simple taps, and enjoy the satisfaction of transforming chaos into order. Key Features:‌ Easy-to-Learn Controls‌ Tap to unravel yarn layers effortlessly. Each touch smoothly removes threads, revealing hidden objects underneath. Mindful Gameplay‌ Designed to relax your mind with soothing visuals and gentle challenges. Perfect for unwinding after a busy day. Smart Puzzle Design‌ Balance simple mechanics with clever level designs that spark creativity without frustration. Why Everyone Will Love It:‌ Stress-free fun‌: No complex rules—just tap and watch the yarn disappear. Rewarding progress‌: Every cleared object brings a burst of satisfaction.

Screenshots

Star Chain4 screens
Thread Sort 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thread Sort 3D at 5.0 against Star Chain's 2.7. Thread Sort 3D also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Star Chain's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thread Sort 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Chain ships an update every 3 weeks, Thread Sort 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Star Chain versus Thread Sort 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar ChainThread Sort 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB379 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolodymyr Delinskyi巧莲 李

Customer experience

Star Chain

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Thread Sort 3D

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Star Chain

No in-app purchases

None

Thread Sort 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Chain free?
Star Chain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thread Sort 3D free?
Thread Sort 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Chain or Thread Sort 3D?
Thread Sort 3D is rated higher. Star Chain averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Thread Sort 3D averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Star Chain or Thread Sort 3D have ads?
Both Star Chain and Thread Sort 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Chain or Thread Sort 3D?
Star Chain ships an update every 3 weeks, and Thread Sort 3D weekly. Most recently, Star Chain was updated on October 13, 2026 and Thread Sort 3D on October 2, 2026.

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