# Flow Free vs Threadline

The clearest difference is ads: Threadline at none against Flow Free's shown. Threadline also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flow Free sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Threadline sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, Threadline fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flow Free | Threadline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-bridges/id569322760/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 65 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Duck Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/435664937) | [Joel King](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875494842) |

## What reviewers say

### Flow Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-free-bridges/id569322760)

Connect matching colored pipes to fill the board, using new bridge mechanics to cross over existing pipes. Offers hundreds of levels with varying difficulty, from relaxed to challenging, and a time trial mode for speed enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colored pipes, Create a Flow to cover the entire board, Use new bridge mechanics, Over 2,500 levels in Free Play, Daily Puzzles, Time Trial mode, 10 board sizes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9x9 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8x8 Mania | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Packs and Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive or easy puzzles for experienced players
- 💰 Excessive ads or in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, or other technical issues
- 🔊 Intrusive volume changes from ads
- 🗺️ Lack of UI customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when viewing ads
- Inability to exit or skip ads
- Inconsistent button placements across updates
- Daily puzzle progress not saving correctly

**Requested features**

- More challenging puzzle packs or levels
- Ability to reset progress on specific packs
- Option to disable animations or reduce visual effects
- Improved ad placement and control
- Syncing progress across devices


### Threadline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threadline-flow-puzzle/id6758916144)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skip Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Godlike Pack | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flow Free free?

Flow Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Threadline free?

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

### Do Flow Free or Threadline have ads?

Flow Free shows ads; Threadline does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flow Free or Threadline?

Flow Free ships an update every 5 months, and Threadline fortnightly. Most recently, Flow Free was updated on October 21, 2026 and Threadline on October 15, 2026.

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