# Thread Jam vs Pixel Sort

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.

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.

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.

Thread Jam ships an update monthly, Pixel Sort every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Jam | Pixel Sort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam-untangle-3d-ropes/id6736898352/reviews) | **[4.9 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sort-color-sorting-game/id6741849484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 7.9K |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 34.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 427 MB | 495 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) |

## 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


### Pixel Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-sort-color-sorting-game/id6741849484)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heart Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hot Offer | $1.49 | one-time |
| Heart Surge | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pinch of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Master | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag Of Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| Fortune of Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging
- 💡 100% legit

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Colors not shuffling correctly
- Earn extra by ad not working correctly

**Requested features**

- More variety in level designs and pictures
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked 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 30, 2026 and Pixel Sort on September 30, 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.*