Comparison

Hole People vs Thread Jam

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

Head to head
About

Hole People

A strategic puzzle game where players fill holes with stickmen, managing limited slots. Plan moves carefully to avoid filling up and clear rows to make space. New challenges include color-matching mechanics and a "Lockdown Hole" feature that adds a time-sensitive twist.

Highlights
  • Fill stickmen into holes
  • Manage available slots
  • Clear front rows to make space
  • Color-blocking mechanics
  • Lockdown Hole feature
Features
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Simple, strategic, and fun puzzle game! Fill all the stickmen into the holes while managing your available slots. Plan your moves wisely—once the slots are full, it's game over! Clear the front rows to make space and match stickmen correctly. Different colors block each other, so think ahead! We’ve freshened things up again! Enjoy smoother visuals and polished animations for an even better gameplay experience. Ready for a twist? Meet LOCKDOWN HOLE — if you don’t use it for 4 moves, it locks down for 2 moves! Think fast, plan smart, and don’t get locked out!

About

Thread Jam

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
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► Ready to cut the Gordian knot? Wow, what a twisted tangle of threads! And what a shame too, best get these all sorted out and in the right places and order so that you can get to creating beautiful patterns and embroidered pictures. This game will have you matching brightly colored threads into groups so that you can then fill in their respective areas on the fabric as you whizz through level after level. Enjoy the creativity of creating colorful pictures while also using your brain to carefully sort and place the spools of rope so that they’ll fill in the picture. ► No knotty issues here! Ready to untangle the string and master this colorful puzzle game? Then download Thread Jam now and get ready for hours of relaxing and creative fun. ◾ Puzzle your way through – While the game may seem straightforward at first, you’ll soon find yourself having to think very carefully as you place each spool of thread in the right place in the right order to finish the embroidery piece and clear the board below. Your brain will get a mini workout while also creating art! ◾ Let your creative juices flow – These puzzles will really get your creativity going as you match up thread colors and fill in the picture. Unlike traditional paint by number or coloring games, this one has the added bonus of embroidery, making your art more unique and interesting to create. ◾ Sit back and relax – No timer here to stress you out, no level goals to reach before you can progress, just nice, calm art time! Take as much or as little time as you need to figure out each new picture, and don’t feel bad if you need to step away for a bit. Whether you have just a few minutes to kill or half an hour, there’s always time for Thread Jam. ◾ Unique artwork and style – There are tons of color by number games on the internet, but none as fun and unique as this one. Between the colorful graphics, exciting art, and unique puzzle design you’ll never want to stop playing. Immerse yourself in this creative world of art that both helps you relax while also giving you something stimulating and entertaining to focus on – it doesn’t get much better than this! ► Stitch your problems away Download Thread Jam now to try your hand at fun and creative puzzles – using colorful spools of rope, you’ll need to carefully match them to fill in your artwork with fun 3D stitches. Perfect for those downtimes when you want your brain to relax but not shut off completely, enjoy the relaxing nature of the game while also benefiting from the puzzle aspect that will keep that noggin working. Plus, you’ll get to let your creativity shine as you create exciting pieces of art that are bursting with color! Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Hole People4 screens
Thread Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hole People and Thread Jam both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Thread Jam's written reviews are positive against 27% of Hole People's. Hole People's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Hole People sells 13 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hole People against 4.8 for Thread Jam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Hole People's written reviews are positive against 52% of Thread Jam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hole People ships an update weekly, Thread Jam monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hole People versus Thread Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHole PeopleThread Jam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25K ratings)4.8 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews52.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25K — better11K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size508 MB427 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRollic GamesSayGames LTD

Customer experience

Hole People

All ratings24,800 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews830 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral19.2%
Negative54.1%

Thread Jam

All ratings11,380 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral15.0%
Negative32.9%

User reviews

Hole People

From 25K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Cute and original visuals
  • 👍 Enjoyable until later levels

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Excessive monetization
  • 🤯 Impossible or frustrating levels
  • 🔍 Lack of support/troubleshooting

Thread Jam

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and relaxing game
  • 🎨 Beautiful artwork and pictures
  • ⏱️ Fast lives restoration

Room to improve

  • 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money
  • 🔀 Repetitive levels and pictures
  • 🤔 Lack of skill involved

Bugs and requests

Hole People

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches on levels 180, 214, 256, 261
  • Game freezing/crashing after purchases
  • Issues with hole/tile registration

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to skip difficult levels
  • In-game help/tips for players
  • Better progression system

Thread Jam

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Certain levels impossible to beat without paying
  • Accidental power-up purchases due to poor UI placement

Requested features

2 requests
  • Gallery to view completed pictures
  • More variety in levels and pictures

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Hole People

One-time13
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Fail Offer$4.99
  • No Ads$7.99
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  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • Golden Pass$9.99
  • Inf Life Pack 1$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$11.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Inf Life Pack 2$19.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Inf Life Pack 3$29.99
  • Coin Pack 5$59.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99
13 purchases

Thread Jam

One-time13
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Mini Coins$1.99
  • Progression Offer 2$1.99
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  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Hard Level Offer$4.99
  • Second Chance Offer$4.99
  • Medium Coins$7.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • Big Coins$14.99
  • Large Pack$19.99
  • Huge Coins$29.99
  • Giant Pack$39.99
  • Massive Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Hole People free?
Hole People 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, Hole People or Thread Jam?
Thread Jam is rated higher. Hole People averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Thread Jam averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.
Do Hole People or Thread Jam have ads?
Both Hole People and Thread Jam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hole People or Thread Jam?
Hole People ships an update weekly, and Thread Jam monthly. Most recently, Hole People was updated on October 20, 2026 and Thread Jam on October 19, 2026.

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