# Make a pill! vs Thread Blast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Make a pill! at 100% against Thread Blast's 0%. Make a pill! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Thread Blast's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Blast sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Make a pill! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thread Blast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Make a pill!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Thread Blast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Make a pill! ships an update every 3 weeks, Thread Blast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make a pill! | Thread Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-pill/id6470270615/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-blast/id6470914553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PAMPAM, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435908728) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Make a pill!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-pill/id6470270615)

Engage in a simulation game where you manage pill production. Choose pill shapes and colors, operate machinery, and fulfill customer orders. Your speed and skill are crucial in this pharmaceutical simulation.

**Highlights:** Pill production simulation, Choose pill shape and color, Operate medicine making machines, Sort and package pills, Fulfill customer orders, Bright 3D graphics, Simple management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thread Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-blast/id6470914553)

Collect ropes on a single thread to blast them. The goal is to blast as much thread as possible to achieve objectives. It's a free-to-play game with in-app purchases and ads.

**Highlights:** Rope collection mechanic, Thread blasting gameplay, Objective-based levels, Addictive casual experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make a pill! free?

Make a pill! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thread Blast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Make a pill! or Thread Blast?

Thread Blast is rated higher. Make a pill! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Thread Blast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Make a pill! or Thread Blast have ads?

Both Make a pill! and Thread Blast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Make a pill! or Thread Blast?

Make a pill! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Thread Blast every 2 weeks. Most recently, Make a pill! was updated on September 20, 2026 and Thread Blast 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.*