# Happy Bus! vs Thread Master

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Bus! | Thread Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-bus/id6738098360/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-master-3d-puzzle/id6747114127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 594 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DRAGONVALE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779324804) | [Taninty Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/983585874) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Bus!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-bus/id6738098360)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| rebornpack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| rebornpack2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| endlesspack1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Life Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Explore Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3 | $13.99 | one-time |
| goldenpass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Enterprising Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin 4 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gift Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| endlesspack7 | $79.99 | one-time |


### Thread Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-master-3d-puzzle/id6747114127)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*