# Sort Paint vs Thread Jam

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Thread Jam at 11K against Sort Paint's 1.7K. Sort Paint's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sort Paint sells 10 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 Sort Paint against 4.8 for Thread Jam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Jam has 11K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Sort Paint's written reviews are positive against 52% of Thread Jam's.

Sort Paint ships an update every 5 weeks, Thread Jam monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sort Paint | Thread Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-paint-water-sorting-game/id6448793533/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.0% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 303 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Sort Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-paint-water-sorting-game/id6448793533)

Engage in a unique puzzle experience by sorting colored liquids into vials to restore vibrant images. This calming game offers a refreshing twist on color-by-number mechanics, providing a relaxing way to solve riddles and bring pictures to life.

**Highlights:** Water sort liquids into vials, Color sort to restore images, Relaxing puzzle gameplay, Variety of picture themes, Hint and undo features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tickets Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tickets Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small coins pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Tickets Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium coins pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ultra coins pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great pictures and colors
- 🚀 Captivating and fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels not loading properly
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔒 Paid version still has ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading after update
- Levels becoming unbeatable without ads

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Fix issues with last levels


### 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 Sort Paint free?

Sort Paint 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, Sort Paint or Thread Jam?

Thread Jam is rated higher. Sort Paint averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Thread Jam averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

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

Both Sort Paint and Thread Jam show ads.

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

Sort Paint ships an update every 5 weeks, and Thread Jam monthly. Most recently, Sort Paint was updated on October 16, 2026 and Thread Jam on October 17, 2026.

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