# Block Sort vs Thread Jam

Block Sort and Thread Jam both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Thread Jam's written reviews are positive against 37% of Block Sort's. Block Sort's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Sort sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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 — 4.8 for Block Sort against 4.8 for Thread Jam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Block Sort's written reviews are positive against 52% of Thread Jam's.

Block Sort ships an update fortnightly, Thread Jam monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Sort | Thread Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-sort-color-puzzle/id6449217368/reviews) | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.4% 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 |
| Size | 299 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROOFTOP GAMES OYUN TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776905410) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-sort-color-puzzle/id6449217368)

Arrange colorful blocks of various shapes and colors on baseplates to create stunning patterns and solve mind-bending puzzles. Progress through increasingly complex levels, unlocking new themes and colors.

**Highlights:** Arrange blocks on baseplates, Create stunning color combinations, Challenging sorting puzzles, Vibrant visuals, Intuitive drag-and-drop controls, Unlockable themes, shapes, and colors

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Block Sort Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter Pack! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Mini Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer for a short time | $6.99 | one-time |
| Xmas Pack! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Sale 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pocket of Coins! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Block Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Block Sort Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Block Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins! | $29.99 | one-time |
| X-Large Pack! | $39.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins! | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great
- 🚀 Simple and easy
- 🚀 Very relaxing
- 🚀 Easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitching
- 🐛 Infuriating, frustrating, not worth my sanity
- 🐛 Copycat
- 🐛 Too many forced videos

**Reported bugs**

- Level 100 and above are broken
- Levels not matching the ads
- Game freezing and crashing
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Add a way to remove ads
- Improve level design and progression


### 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 Block Sort free?

Block 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, Block Sort or Thread Jam?

Block Sort and Thread Jam are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7K and 11K ratings respectively.

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

Both Block Sort and Thread Jam show ads.

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

Block Sort ships an update fortnightly, and Thread Jam monthly. Most recently, Block Sort was updated on September 24, 2026 and Thread Jam on September 25, 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.*