# Diamond Sort Puzzle! vs Thread Jam

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Diamond Sort Puzzle! at none against Thread Jam's 14. Diamond Sort Puzzle! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Thread Jam's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Jam sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Diamond Sort Puzzle! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Diamond Sort Puzzle! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Jam has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Diamond Sort Puzzle! ships an update fortnightly, Thread Jam every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diamond Sort Puzzle! | Thread Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-sort-puzzle/id6476262077/reviews)** | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 447 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [淑芳 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552143699) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Diamond Sort Puzzle!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diamond-sort-puzzle/id6476262077)

Engage in a casual gem-matching puzzle game where you select three gems of the same color to eliminate them and craft dazzling jewelry. Challenge various combinations to build your own jewel kingdom.

**Highlights:** Gem match-three gameplay, Jewelry synthesis, Colorful gem collection, Casual puzzle challenges, Build a jewel kingdom

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Diamond Sort Puzzle! free?

Diamond Sort Puzzle! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thread Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Diamond Sort Puzzle! or Thread Jam?

Diamond Sort Puzzle! is rated higher. Diamond Sort Puzzle! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Thread Jam averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Diamond Sort Puzzle! or Thread Jam have ads?

Both Diamond Sort Puzzle! and Thread Jam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Diamond Sort Puzzle! or Thread Jam?

Diamond Sort Puzzle! ships an update fortnightly, and Thread Jam every 5 weeks. Most recently, Diamond Sort Puzzle! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Thread Jam on October 22, 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.*