# Coin Sort vs Thread Jam

Coin Sort and Thread Jam both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Thread Jam's written reviews are positive against 18% of Coin Sort's. Coin Sort's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coin Sort sells 30 one-off in-app purchases and Thread Jam sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Coin Sort against 4.8 for Thread Jam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Coin Sort's written reviews are positive against 52% of Thread Jam's.

Coin Sort ships an update fortnightly, Thread Jam monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coin Sort | Thread Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-sort/id6446354191/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 550 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Coin Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-sort/id6446354191)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #191 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a captivating puzzle and sort game that tests your reflexes and strategic thinking. Match and merge coins to clear the board, unlock new levels, and earn rewards. Enjoy this addictive offline experience anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Addictive puzzle and sort gameplay, Challenging levels with increasing difficulty, Intuitive touch controls, Sort coins by color, size, and denomination, Speed and accuracy challenges, Unlock power-ups and boosters, Progression and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Challenges | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads + Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Rush | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifesaver Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rare Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 30 Days | $5.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 30 Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| NoAds + Extra Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 30 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip It Pack 4 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 👍 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 💰 Earning coins through gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔒 Inability to play offline or without ads
- 🤯 Frustrating progression and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing at higher levels
- Progress reset or lost after updates
- Issues with merging and dealing coins

**Requested features**

- More customization options for coins and backgrounds
- Ability to fully restart progress
- Improved ad implementation with less frequent interruptions


### 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 Coin Sort free?

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

### Is Thread Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coin Sort or Thread Jam?

Thread Jam is rated higher. Coin Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Thread Jam averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Coin Sort or Thread Jam have ads?

Both Coin Sort and Thread Jam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coin Sort or Thread Jam?

Coin Sort ships an update fortnightly, and Thread Jam monthly. Most recently, Coin Sort was updated on September 24, 2026 and Thread Jam on September 23, 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.*