Comparison

Thread Jam vs Pixel Sort

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

Head to head
About

Thread Jam

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
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► Ready to cut the Gordian knot? Wow, what a twisted tangle of threads! And what a shame too, best get these all sorted out and in the right places and order so that you can get to creating beautiful patterns and embroidered pictures. This game will have you matching brightly colored threads into groups so that you can then fill in their respective areas on the fabric as you whizz through level after level. Enjoy the creativity of creating colorful pictures while also using your brain to carefully sort and place the spools of rope so that they’ll fill in the picture. ► No knotty issues here! Ready to untangle the string and master this colorful puzzle game? Then download Thread Jam now and get ready for hours of relaxing and creative fun. ◾ Puzzle your way through – While the game may seem straightforward at first, you’ll soon find yourself having to think very carefully as you place each spool of thread in the right place in the right order to finish the embroidery piece and clear the board below. Your brain will get a mini workout while also creating art! ◾ Let your creative juices flow – These puzzles will really get your creativity going as you match up thread colors and fill in the picture. Unlike traditional paint by number or coloring games, this one has the added bonus of embroidery, making your art more unique and interesting to create. ◾ Sit back and relax – No timer here to stress you out, no level goals to reach before you can progress, just nice, calm art time! Take as much or as little time as you need to figure out each new picture, and don’t feel bad if you need to step away for a bit. Whether you have just a few minutes to kill or half an hour, there’s always time for Thread Jam. ◾ Unique artwork and style – There are tons of color by number games on the internet, but none as fun and unique as this one. Between the colorful graphics, exciting art, and unique puzzle design you’ll never want to stop playing. Immerse yourself in this creative world of art that both helps you relax while also giving you something stimulating and entertaining to focus on – it doesn’t get much better than this! ► Stitch your problems away Download Thread Jam now to try your hand at fun and creative puzzles – using colorful spools of rope, you’ll need to carefully match them to fill in your artwork with fun 3D stitches. Perfect for those downtimes when you want your brain to relax but not shut off completely, enjoy the relaxing nature of the game while also benefiting from the puzzle aspect that will keep that noggin working. Plus, you’ll get to let your creativity shine as you create exciting pieces of art that are bursting with color! Privacy Policy: https://say.games/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://say.games/terms-of-use

About

Pixel Sort

Engage your mind with a vibrant color-matching puzzle. Sort pixels into their correct baskets to complete colorful images. Strategically move baskets to avoid filling up the parking space and ensure successful pixel collection.

Highlights
  • Color matching gameplay
  • Fill baskets with pixels
  • Create vibrant images
  • Strategic basket movement
  • Pixel collection mechanic
  • Brain puzzle challenges
Features
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The gameplay is simple. Match colors and fill baskets with matching color pixels to create vibrant images. Tap baskets to move them to the parking place and collect only the correct colors. But beware if the parking place fills up, and baskets can't collect pixels, the game is over! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.moonee.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Thread Jam4 screens
Pixel Sort4 screens

Verdict

The call

Thread Jam and Pixel Sort both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Thread Jam's written reviews are positive against 34% of Pixel Sort's. Pixel Sort's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Jam sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Sort sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Thread Jam against 4.9 for Pixel Sort. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 7.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Thread Jam's written reviews are positive against 34% of Pixel Sort's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thread Jam ships an update monthly, Pixel Sort every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thread Jam versus Pixel Sort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThread JamPixel Sort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings)4.9 (7.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews — better34.3% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better7.9K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size427 MB495 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSayGames LTDMOONEE PUBLISHING LTD

Customer experience

Thread Jam

All ratings11,380 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral15.0%
Negative32.9%

Pixel Sort

All ratings7,856 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral13.9%
Negative51.8%

User reviews

Thread Jam

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and relaxing game
  • 🎨 Beautiful artwork and pictures
  • ⏱️ Fast lives restoration

Room to improve

  • 💰 Difficult to progress without spending money
  • 🔀 Repetitive levels and pictures
  • 🤔 Lack of skill involved

Pixel Sort

From 7.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and challenging
  • 💡 100% legit

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Broken through multiple first 10 levels
  • 🔋 As many ads as game play
  • 🔋 Typical game with mandatory ads to advance

Bugs and requests

Thread Jam

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Certain levels impossible to beat without paying
  • Accidental power-up purchases due to poor UI placement

Requested features

2 requests
  • Gallery to view completed pictures
  • More variety in levels and pictures

Pixel Sort

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Colors not shuffling correctly
  • Earn extra by ad not working correctly

Requested features

2 requests
  • More variety in level designs and pictures
  • Reduce the number of ads

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Thread Jam

One-time13
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Mini Coins$1.99
  • Progression Offer 2$1.99
Show 10 more
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Hard Level Offer$4.99
  • Second Chance Offer$4.99
  • Medium Coins$7.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • Big Coins$14.99
  • Large Pack$19.99
  • Huge Coins$29.99
  • Giant Pack$39.99
  • Massive Coins$49.99
21 purchases

Pixel Sort

One-time21
  • Heart Boost$0.99
  • Hot Offer$1.49
  • Heart Surge$1.99
Show 18 more
  • Pinch of Coins$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Revive Pack$3.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Beginner Bundle$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • No Ads Pack 2$5.99
  • Handful of Coins$7.99
  • No Ads Pack$7.99
  • Season Pass$9.99
  • Pixel Master$9.99
  • Master Bundle$9.99
  • Pile of Coins$14.99
  • Mega Pack$19.99
  • Ultimate Offer$19.99
  • Bag Of Coins$29.99
  • Chest of Coins$54.99
  • Fortune of Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Thread Jam free?
Thread Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Sort free?
Pixel Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thread Jam or Pixel Sort?
Pixel Sort is rated higher. Thread Jam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Pixel Sort averages 4.9 from 7.9K ratings.
Do Thread Jam or Pixel Sort have ads?
Both Thread Jam and Pixel Sort show ads.
Which is updated more often, Thread Jam or Pixel Sort?
Thread Jam ships an update monthly, and Pixel Sort every 2 weeks. Most recently, Thread Jam was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pixel Sort on September 29, 2026.

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