# Thread Jam vs Wool Sort

Thread Jam and Wool Sort both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Thread Jam's written reviews are positive against 24% of Wool Sort's. Wool Sort's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Jam sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Wool Sort 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 4.9 for Wool Sort. 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 24% of Wool Sort's.

Thread Jam ships an update monthly, Wool Sort every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Jam | Wool Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews) | **[4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wool-sort-pixel-screw-yarn/id6740840220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 427 MB | 407 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [BLANKZONET](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872256710) |

## 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


### Wool Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wool-sort-pixel-screw-yarn/id6740840220)

Rescue colorful yarn balls and use their hues to complete stunning pixel art. Strategically gather yarn, unlock colors, and paint beautiful masterpieces. Hundreds of pictures await your creative touch.

**Highlights:** Collect matching yarn balls, Complete pixel art masterpieces, Unlock colors by collecting yarn, Use a temporary holding bar, Hundreds of pictures to paint

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| flashoffer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggybank | $1.99 | one-time |
| starterpack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| starterpack | $1.99 | one-time |
| coinpack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Summer_offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| adfreeweekly | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| coinpack2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Summer Gift Pack4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Festival Bundle4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| ThanksgivingOffer4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| PiggybankSenior | $6.99 | one-time |
| pack2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| adfreepermanently | $9.99 | one-time |
| coinpack3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| coinpack4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| coinpack5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| coinpack6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- ❤️ Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🔒 Levels too difficult without boosters
- 🐛 Game crashes and freezes
- 💔 Lost progress

**Reported bugs**

- Level 57 freezing at the end
- Incompatibility with offline mode

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase and remove ads
- More varied puzzle types
- Story mode or progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Jam free?

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

### Is Wool Sort free?

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

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

Wool Sort is rated higher. Thread Jam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Wool Sort averages 4.9 from 18K ratings.

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

Both Thread Jam and Wool Sort show ads.

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

Thread Jam ships an update monthly, and Wool Sort every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thread Jam was updated on October 17, 2026 and Wool Sort on October 17, 2026.

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