Comparison

Pixie's Potions vs Thread and Beads

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

Head to head
About

Pixie's Potions

Brew magical potions in a fast-paced shop runner game. Serve customers by flinging your slime friend to collect ingredients and fulfill orders with precision. Master time management and unlock customizations to become the ultimate potion master.

Highlights
  • Endless gameplay mode
  • Level-based customer challenges
  • Brewing potions with ingredient collection
  • Pixie flinging for ingredient gathering
  • Time and inventory management
  • Character customization
Features
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Step into the enchanting world of potion brewing with Pixie's Potions! Run your very own cute potion shop in this fast-paced, endless game. Take customer orders for potions and brew them with precision by tossing your slime friend, Pixie, to absorb the right ingredients. Features: Endless Gameplay: The fun never stops as you strive to beat your high score in the endless mode. Master Efficiency: Challenge yourself to serve a finite amount of customers as quickly as possible in each level. Challenging Requests: Satisfy your customers by brewing perfect potions. Mess up an order and lose a life; lose all lives and the game ends. Pixie Flinging Fun: Master the art of Pixie-flinging to gather ingredients quickly and efficiently. Time Management: Stay on top of your orders and manage your shop's inventory to keep customers happy. Customization: Unlock new colors and hats to give Pixie a unique look that matches your style. Can you become the ultimate potion master?

About

Thread and Beads

A cozy puzzle game where you link colorful beads to create satisfying chains and achieve goals. Enjoy a low-stress, gentle strategy experience designed for quick sessions or longer play.

Highlights
  • Link colorful beads
  • Plan satisfying chains
  • Complete strategic goals
  • Earn coins
  • Low-stress puzzle experience
  • Zen Mode for calmer play
Features
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Thread & Beads is a cozy puzzle game about linking colorful beads, planning satisfying chains, and finding a gentle flow. Draw longer chains to earn bigger rewards, complete goals with thoughtful moves, and enjoy a low-stress puzzle experience that feels relaxing without being dull. Whether you want a quick round or a calmer stretch of play, Thread & Beads is designed to be easy to pick up and satisfying to return to. Features: Link colorful beads into satisfying chains Complete goals with thoughtful, strategic play Earn coins as you play Enjoy a cozy, low-stress puzzle experience Play Zen Mode when you want an even calmer pace Settle into short sessions or linger a little longer Thread & Beads is a handmade, casual game built with care for players who love cozy games, gentle strategy, and that lovely little “just one more round” feeling.

Screenshots

Pixie's Potions3 screens
Thread and Beads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thread and Beads at 5.0 against Pixie's Potions's 4.3. Pixie's Potions's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (43 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Thread and Beads sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pixie's Potions asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thread and Beads holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixie's Potions has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixie's Potions ships an update monthly, Thread and Beads every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pixie's Potions versus Thread and Beads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixie's PotionsThread and Beads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (43 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTecha LLCTea Stained House LLC

In-app purchases

None

Pixie's Potions

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Thread and Beads

One-time4
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • 2,500 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Banner Ads$2.99
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  • 10,000 coins$4.99

Questions

Is Pixie's Potions free?
Pixie's Potions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thread and Beads free?
Thread and Beads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixie's Potions or Thread and Beads?
Thread and Beads is rated higher. Pixie's Potions averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Thread and Beads averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Pixie's Potions or Thread and Beads have ads?
Both Pixie's Potions and Thread and Beads show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixie's Potions or Thread and Beads?
Pixie's Potions ships an update monthly, and Thread and Beads every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixie's Potions was updated on November 5, 2026 and Thread and Beads on November 5, 2026.

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