# Tangled 3D vs Thread Jam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thread Jam at 52% against Tangled 3D's 0%. Thread Jam also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (11K vs 4). Tangled 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Jam sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Tangled 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thread Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Jam has 11K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tangled 3D's written reviews are positive against 52% of Thread Jam's.

Tangled 3D ships an update fortnightly, Thread Jam monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tangled 3D | Thread Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-3d/id1629006726/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Can Hulagu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629006728) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Tangled 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-3d/id1629006726)

Manipulate and wrap strands of hair around various objects. Drag to control the hair's movement and secure it to hold the object in place. Test your wrapping skills to see if your creation is stable.

**Highlights:** Drag-based hair control, Wrap hair around objects, Test object stability, Simple gameplay mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thread Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352)

Untangle colorful threads by matching them to their respective areas on fabric. Solve intricate knot puzzles to create beautiful embroidered pictures. Enjoy a relaxing and creative experience with no timers or pressure.

**Highlights:** Untangle 3D rope knots, Match colorful threads, Create embroidered pictures, Solve intricate puzzles, Relaxing gameplay, Creative art creation

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Progression Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Second Chance Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Massive Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and pictures
- ⏱️ Fast lives restoration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔀 Repetitive levels and pictures
- 🤔 Lack of skill involved

**Reported bugs**

- Certain levels impossible to beat without paying
- Accidental power-up purchases due to poor UI placement

**Requested features**

- Gallery to view completed pictures
- More variety in levels and pictures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tangled 3D free?

Tangled 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thread Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tangled 3D or Thread Jam?

Thread Jam is rated higher. Tangled 3D averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Thread Jam averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Tangled 3D or Thread Jam have ads?

Both Tangled 3D and Thread Jam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tangled 3D or Thread Jam?

Tangled 3D ships an update fortnightly, and Thread Jam monthly. Most recently, Tangled 3D was updated on September 28, 2026 and Thread Jam on October 13, 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.*