# Pearl Gem! vs Thread Jam

Pearl Gem! and Thread Jam both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Pearl Gem!'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Thread Jam's. Pearl Gem! also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and ratings volume (64K vs 11K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pearl Gem! sells 7 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pearl Gem! against 4.8 for Thread Jam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pearl Gem! has 64K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Pearl Gem!'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Thread Jam's.

Pearl Gem! ships an update fortnightly, Thread Jam monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pearl Gem! | Thread Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% 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 | 315 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A Small Game AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073064064) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Pearl Gem!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearl-gem/id6477785346)

Engage in a unique bubble-shooter adventure, breaking obstacles and combining shots to conquer levels. Collect pearls to craft beautiful gems and discover hidden treasures with a helpful companion guiding your way.

**Highlights:** Unique bubble-shooter gameplay, Break through obstacles, Collect pearls, Create beautiful gems, Unlock powerful boosters, Clear layers of the Pearl Sphere

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ad Breaks for 1 day! | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Breaks for 7 days! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shiny Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ad Breaks forever! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎯 Challenging levels
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing experience
- 💎 Satisfying to watch the pearls drop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of clarity on game mechanics and progression
- 🔊 Annoying voice/sound effects
- 💰 Too many ads, especially after rating the app
- 🐛 Bugs causing progress resets and issues with water level

**Reported bugs**

- Pearl counter resets to zero
- Water level not progressing as expected
- Sound issues after ad breaks
- Excessively high pearl requirements on certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add more level variety and difficulty
- Introduce new game modes or challenges
- Provide an option to disable sound/music
- Improve the water level progression system
- Add a shop or customization options


### 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 Pearl Gem! free?

Pearl Gem! 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, Pearl Gem! or Thread Jam?

Thread Jam is rated higher. Pearl Gem! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Thread Jam averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Pearl Gem! or Thread Jam have ads?

Both Pearl Gem! and Thread Jam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pearl Gem! or Thread Jam?

Pearl Gem! ships an update fortnightly, and Thread Jam monthly. Most recently, Pearl Gem! was updated on October 17, 2026 and Thread Jam on October 17, 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.*