Comparison

Happy Bus! vs Thread Master

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

Head to head
About

Happy Bus!

Arrange seats on a bus to help cute Capybaras find their spots in this casual strategy puzzle game. Solve hundreds of levels with increasing complexity and participate in exciting in-game events. Compete with players worldwide to show off your puzzle-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of well-designed levels
  • Constantly updated new levels
  • Unlock new vehicles and obstacle modes
  • Exciting online events
  • Simple yet engaging gameplay
  • Compete with players globally
Features
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Welcome to Happy Bus! This is a game to help cute Capybaras arrange seats! In this casual strategy game, your ultimate goal is to help each Capybara find his seat! Move and rearrange the seats on the bus to plan a clear route! Game Features: - Hundreds of well-designed levels, and new levels will be constantly updated, so the fun will never stop - As the level increases, new vehicles and new obstacle modes will be unlocked, and complex puzzles are waiting for you to challenge - Exciting events are always online, and more fun events will be updated during the festival The gameplay is simple, but never boring! Show your skills and compete with players all over the world! Are you ready for the challenge? Start solving puzzles now and help Capybaras find their seats!

About

Thread Master

This logic puzzle game challenges you to untangle objects made entirely of thread. Carefully remove threads in the correct sequence to unravel the shape and solve each satisfying level. Patience and strategic thinking are essential for success.

Highlights
  • 3D thread objects
  • Sequence-based puzzle solving
  • Logic and patience required
  • Satisfying unraveling mechanics
  • Simple gameplay
Features
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In Thread Master, every object is made entirely of thread. Your goal is to remove the three threads in the correct order to clear the shape. It’s a satisfying sorting puzzle where logic and patience are key. Pull the wrong thread, and the object holds tight. Pull in the right sequence, and watch the shape come undone. Simple to play, deeply satisfying to solve. Clear the threads. Solve the puzzle. One pull at a time.

Screenshots

Happy Bus!4 screens
Thread Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thread Master at 5.0 against Happy Bus!'s 4.5. Happy Bus!'s advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Happy Bus! sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Thread Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thread Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Bus! has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Happy Bus! ships an update fortnightly, Thread Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Happy Bus! versus Thread Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHappy Bus!Thread Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size594 MB235 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDRAGONVALE LIMITEDTaninty Game Studio

Customer experience

Happy Bus!

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Thread Master

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Happy Bus!

One-time21
  • rebornpack1$0.99
  • First Pack$0.99
  • Coin 1$1.99
Show 18 more
  • rebornpack2$1.99
  • endlesspack1$2.99
  • Welcome Pack$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Life Pack$5.99
  • Remove Ads Pack2$5.99
  • Remove Ads Pack1$5.99
  • Mini Bundle$6.99
  • Coin 2$8.99
  • Explore Bundle$9.99
  • Weekend Pack$9.99
  • Coin 3$13.99
  • goldenpass$14.99
  • Enterprising Bundle$19.99
  • Coin 4$27.99
  • Luxury Bundle$39.99
  • Huge Gift Pack$39.99
  • endlesspack7$79.99
8 purchases

Thread Master

One-time8
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Coin Pack 2$4.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
Show 5 more
  • Elite Pack$9.99
  • Coin Pack 3$9.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Coin Pack 5$49.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Happy Bus! free?
Happy Bus! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thread Master free?
Thread Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Happy Bus! or Thread Master?
Thread Master is rated higher. Happy Bus! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Thread Master averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Happy Bus! or Thread Master have ads?
Both Happy Bus! and Thread Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Happy Bus! or Thread Master?
Happy Bus! ships an update fortnightly, and Thread Master weekly. Most recently, Happy Bus! was updated on September 8, 2026 and Thread Master on August 12, 2026.

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