Comparison

threadpd vs Stick

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

threadpd

Enhance your forum browsing with customizable themes, efficient unread thread management, and advanced search capabilities. Quickly access favorites, view media thumbnails, and save content for offline enjoyment. Receive notifications for replies to your posts and manage data usage.

Highlights
  • Customizable theme colors
  • Unread thread management
  • Favorites function
  • Advanced media display and playback
  • Powerful in-thread search
  • Media download
  • Data save feature
  • Regex NG feature
  • Anchor notification feature
Features
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●Features 1. Customizable Theme Colors Personalize your forum with your own color scheme. From a selection of color themes to creating your custom color set, tailor the look and feel to your preference. Enjoy a more comfortable browsing experience! 2. Unread Thread Management Easily keep track of unread threads. Continue right where you left off when you return. 3. Favorites Function Instantly access your favorite threads and boards. Tracking them has never been easier. 4. Advanced Media Display Quickly grasp content with thumbnail displays of images and videos. Enjoy smooth video playback integrated right into the forum. 5. Powerful In-Thread Search Find information instantly with a variety of search options, including regex search, image and video extraction, filtering replies addressed to you, and highlighting hot responses. 6. Media Download Easily save images and mp4 videos. Enjoy your favorite content offline, anytime. 7. Data Save Feature Limit thumbnail loading of images and videos to Wi-Fi connections only. Save on your data usage efficiently. 8. Regex NG Feature Hide replies using specified keywords or regex patterns. Achieve a stress-free forum browsing experience. 9. Anchor Notification Feature Get push notifications when your post is referenced. Stay at the forefront of the conversation. ■■■ About Subscription ■■■ Subscribing will remove banner ads and allow you to use the app more comfortably. ●About Subscription 1. Subscriptions will be billed through your Apple ID. 2. Subscriptions are auto-renewable. You can stop automatic renewal if it is more than 24 hours before the end of the registration period. 3. Subscription renewal procedures occur from 24 hours before the end of the registration period until the end of the period. 4. To stop automatic renewal, please go to your Apple ID settings after purchase. ●Privacy Policy https://github.com/lynnswap/threadpd/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy/English.md ●Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ●Confirmation and Cancellation Select "Subscriptions" on your Apple ID page. From this screen, you can check the timing of the next automatic renewal and cancel or set automatic renewal.

About

Stick

Experience a unique puzzle game that combines deep strategic gameplay with an engaging narrative. Guide a Wood Golem through its growth and an adventurous journey, overcoming challenges with thoughtful planning and strategic stick-pulling.

Highlights
  • Profound strategy in stick-pulling gameplay
  • Wood Golem's growth and power progression
  • Engaging forest adventure storyline
  • Stunning hand-drawn graphics and soundtrack
  • Diverse stages and challenges
  • Interactive hint system for skill improvement
Features
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“Stick-Pulling Mastery! The Great Adventure of the Forest Wood Golem” is not just a puzzle game. In addition to the strategic depth of the traditional stick-pulling game, an engaging story where you experience the growth of the Wood Golem awaits you. Key Features: • Profound Strategy Each stage demands complex strategies, challenging your thinking skills. Discover the best moves as the game situation changes with every stick you pull. • Wood Golem’s Growth Story Enjoy watching the little Golem grow under your guidance. With each stage you complete, the Golem gains new powers and the story deepens. • Engaging Storyline Embark on an adventure with the Golem deep within the forest. To help him return to his homeland, you will face numerous trials. • Stunning Graphics and Sound Hand-drawn art styles and an emotional soundtrack enhance the game’s atmosphere. • Diverse Stages and Challenges A variety of stages with different difficulty levels are available, allowing you to keep challenging yourself without getting bored. • Interactive Hint System Provides strategic advice when needed, supporting the improvement of your skills. • Ad Removal Option Remove ads through in-app purchases and enjoy a seamless gaming experience. How to Enjoy the Game: 1. Select a Stage Each stage features different stick arrangements and challenges. Progress at your own pace. 2. Plan Your Strategy Carefully choose the timing and location to pull each stick, aiming to win against the Golem. 3. Grow the Golem With each stage you clear, the Golem grows and acquires new abilities. The story also progresses. 4. Enjoy the Story As your bond with the Golem deepens, secrets about his past and homeland are revealed. “Wood Golem and the Story of Stick-Pulling” offers the ultimate puzzle experience by blending strategic thinking with emotionally engaging storytelling. Join this adventure where your wisdom and heart will be tested!

Screenshots

threadpd1 screens
Stick3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stick at none against threadpd's shown. Stick also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. threadpd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Stick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

threadpd ships an update weekly, Stick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
threadpd versus Stick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterthreadpdStick
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKazuki Nakashimahiroaki yuasa

Customer experience

threadpd

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral18.4%
Negative15.8%

Stick

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

threadpd

Subscriptions1
  • threadpd Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Have a Drink on Me$2.99
  • Hearty BBQ Platter$9.99
1 purchases

Stick

One-time1
  • Remove Ads ($2)$1.99

Questions

Is threadpd free?
threadpd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stick free?
Stick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do threadpd or Stick have ads?
threadpd shows ads; Stick does not.
Which is updated more often, threadpd or Stick?
threadpd ships an update weekly, and Stick every 5 days. Most recently, threadpd was updated on October 8, 2026 and Stick on October 6, 2026.

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