# Drive Quest vs Thread Jam

Drive Quest 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 18% of Drive Quest's. Drive Quest's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drive Quest sells 12 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 Drive Quest against 4.8 for Thread Jam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Drive Quest's written reviews are positive against 52% of Thread Jam's.

Drive Quest ships an update weekly, Thread Jam every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drive Quest | Thread Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-quest/id6529535878/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 296 MB | 447 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

### Drive Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-quest/id6529535878)

A vibrant puzzle game where players sort colorful cars into matching containers. Test your strategy and speed through increasingly challenging levels. Offers quick brain workouts and endless fun for players seeking a strategic challenge.

**Highlights:** Color car sorting puzzles, Strategy and speed challenges, Increasingly tricky levels, Quick brain workouts, Endless fun

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safety Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Drive Pass Vip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Vip Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Fun and challenging levels
- 💡 Interesting color-matching mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Levels become unwinnable without in-app purchases
- 🐛 Inconsistent difficulty progression
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Reported issues with in-app purchases not working

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading or crashing on some devices
- Levels repeating instead of progressing

**Requested features**

- Option to watch ads for additional coins/tools
- More varied and unique level designs
- Better difficulty balancing


### 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 Drive Quest free?

Drive Quest 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, Drive Quest or Thread Jam?

Thread Jam is rated higher. Drive Quest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Thread Jam averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Drive Quest or Thread Jam have ads?

Both Drive Quest and Thread Jam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drive Quest or Thread Jam?

Drive Quest ships an update weekly, and Thread Jam every 5 weeks. Most recently, Drive Quest was updated on November 1, 2026 and Thread Jam on November 3, 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.*