# Tangled Line 3D vs Thread Jam

The clearest difference is rating: Thread Jam at 4.8 against Tangled Line 3D's 4.2. Thread Jam also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 23%) and ratings volume (11K vs 770). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tangled Line 3D sells 14 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.

Thread Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Jam has 11K ratings behind it against 770, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Tangled Line 3D's written reviews are positive against 52% of Thread Jam's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tangled Line 3D | Thread Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-line-3d-knot-twisted/id6475159809/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 770 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiker Games Joint Stock Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/492037747) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Tangled Line 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangled-line-3d-knot-twisted/id6475159809)

Engage in a captivating 3D puzzle adventure where you untangle intricate rope knots. Strategically plan your moves to free the ends of the ropes and progress through over 100 challenging levels. Enjoy beautiful graphics and unique puzzle mechanics.

**Highlights:** Untangle intricate rope puzzles, Strategic move planning, Over 100 levels, Beautiful 3D graphics, Unique rope skins, Octopus pins and key/lock mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Great Card Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 24h | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heart Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Powerup Supplies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Powerup Supplies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medal VIP 3days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Power Up Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Power Up Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 🧠 Challenging brain-training puzzles
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⏱️ Strict time limits on levels
- 🔒 Paid version still has ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (ropes not responsive, game freezing)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing/not loading
- Ropes not responding properly
- Levels not registering as completed

**Requested features**

- Untimed version for relaxed gameplay
- More levels and content updates
- Improved ad implementation (shorter ads, less frequent)


### 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 Tangled Line 3D free?

Tangled Line 3D 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, Tangled Line 3D or Thread Jam?

Thread Jam is rated higher. Tangled Line 3D averages 4.2 out of 5 from 770 ratings, while Thread Jam averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Tangled Line 3D or Thread Jam have ads?

Both Tangled Line 3D and Thread Jam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tangled Line 3D or Thread Jam?

Tangled Line 3D ships an update monthly, and Thread Jam monthly. Most recently, Tangled Line 3D was updated on September 23, 2026 and Thread Jam on September 25, 2026.

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