# Thread Jam vs Sort Dash

Thread Jam and Sort Dash both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Thread Jam's written reviews are positive against 36% of Sort Dash's. Sort Dash's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Jam sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Sort Dash sells 21 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 — 4.8 for Thread Jam against 4.8 for Sort Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Thread Jam's written reviews are positive against 36% of Sort Dash's.

Thread Jam ships an update monthly, Sort Dash fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Jam | Sort Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews) | [4.8 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-dash-color-match/id6737854991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 427 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Sort Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-dash-color-match/id6737854991)

Engage in a strategic color-matching puzzle adventure. Align cards of the target color to clear trays while managing limited storage space. Progress through increasingly challenging levels with dynamic power-ups and unlock rewards.

**Highlights:** Strategic color matching, Card alignment gameplay, Overflow prevention mechanic, Increasing puzzle difficulty, Unlockable rewards and achievements, Dynamic power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer - Option 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cupid's bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Weekly | $2.99 | one-time |
| Painter's Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifesaver Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer - Buy All | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer - Buy All | $16.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fun game concept
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription for no ads
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unsolvable first challenge
- Inability to see card colors
- App store loop after ads

**Requested features**

- More card deck options
- Reduce ad frequency
- Fix bonus level issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Jam free?

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

### Is Sort Dash free?

Sort Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thread Jam or Sort Dash?

Thread Jam and Sort Dash are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 18K ratings respectively.

### Do Thread Jam or Sort Dash have ads?

Both Thread Jam and Sort Dash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thread Jam or Sort Dash?

Thread Jam ships an update monthly, and Sort Dash fortnightly. Most recently, Thread Jam was updated on October 18, 2026 and Sort Dash on October 18, 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.*