# Hole People vs Thread Jam

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.

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.

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.

Hole People ships an update weekly, Thread Jam monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hole People | Thread Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-people/id6477853705/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 508 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Hole People

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-people/id6477853705)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Inf Life Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Inf Life Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Inf Life Pack 3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 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 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 21, 2026 and Thread Jam on October 19, 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.*