# Color Paint Puzzle vs Thread Match

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Paint Puzzle at none against Thread Match's 11. Thread Match's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (25 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Match sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Color Paint Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thread Match holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Match has 25 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Color Paint Puzzle ships an update every 9 days, Thread Match every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Paint Puzzle | Thread Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-paint-puzzle/id6651861660/reviews) | **[4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-match/id6742096237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Kaliba Games & Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549023239) | [Virtual Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654921012) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Paint Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-paint-puzzle/id6651861660)

Match colorful characters to fill in pictures and create stunning artwork. Be mindful of your moves, as incorrect matches can lead to empty spaces, hindering your progress.

**Highlights:** Character matching for painting, Masterpiece creation, Strategic move planning, Jelly space management, Relaxing puzzle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thread Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-match/id6742096237)

A relaxing crafting game where you use colorful threads and spools to fill a canvas and reveal intricate cross-stitch patterns. It offers a satisfying and fun experience for those who enjoy matching games and cozy, creative activities.

**Highlights:** Fill canvas with colorful threads, Reveal stunning cross-stitch patterns, Simple and satisfying gameplay, Cozy and colorful experience, Crafting and matching game

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Paint Puzzle free?

Color Paint Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thread Match free?

Thread Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color Paint Puzzle or Thread Match?

Thread Match is rated higher. Color Paint Puzzle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Thread Match averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.

### Do Color Paint Puzzle or Thread Match have ads?

Both Color Paint Puzzle and Thread Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Paint Puzzle or Thread Match?

Color Paint Puzzle ships an update every 9 days, and Thread Match every 10 days. Most recently, Color Paint Puzzle was updated on October 19, 2026 and Thread Match on October 24, 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.*