# Match Goods vs Thread Out

Match Goods and Thread Out both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Match Goods's written reviews are positive against 13% of Thread Out's. Thread Out's advantage is ratings volume (683 vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Goods sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Thread Out sells 22 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 — 5.0 for Match Goods against 4.9 for Thread Out. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Out has 683 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Match Goods's written reviews are positive against 13% of Thread Out's.

Match Goods ships an update fortnightly, Thread Out every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Goods | Thread Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-goods-triple-find-puzzle/id6739025460/reviews)** | [4.9 (683 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-out-sort-jam/id6744014333/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **683** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 12.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 411 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lumi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770725599) | [Chengdu Warrior Tech Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466752227) |

## What reviewers say

### Match Goods

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-goods-triple-find-puzzle/id6739025460)

Engage in a captivating 3D matching puzzle game that blends relaxation with strategic challenge. Align identical items in trios or more to clear the board, offering a soothing escape with visually appealing levels and helpful power-ups.

**Highlights:** 3D matching puzzles, Strategic item alignment, Relaxing gameplay, Power-ups (Rockets, Cleaners, Fan), Visually captivating levels, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin*100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Epic Props Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin*500 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Delight Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin*1000 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin*2500 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Coin*5000 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin*10000 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Thread Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-out-sort-jam/id6744014333)

Engage in a calming thread sorting game where you untangle colorful wool and yarn to complete beautiful art pieces. Enjoy relaxing gameplay, vibrant designs, and progressive challenges that offer a soothing escape and a sense of accomplishment.

**Highlights:** Creative yarn sorting challenges, Relaxing and soothing gameplay, Vibrant colors and stitch designs, Progressive difficulty levels, Collect wool art pieces

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shop Coin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Knit Pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vip Offer | $2.49 | one-time |
| Ladder Pack1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Knit Pack2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Pack2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No ADS Just Fun | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Pack3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Knit Pack3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Pack4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| MasterPack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Knit Pack4 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Pack5 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| SuperPack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Pack6 | $19.99 | one-time |
| MegaPack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Shop Coin 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics with expensive power-ups
- 📺 Excessive ads required to progress
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing a level
- Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Increase coin payout for completing levels
- Reduce cost of power-ups
- Provide an option to disable ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Goods free?

Match Goods is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thread Out free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Match Goods or Thread Out?

Match Goods is rated higher. Match Goods averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Thread Out averages 4.9 from 683 ratings.

### Do Match Goods or Thread Out have ads?

Both Match Goods and Thread Out show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Match Goods or Thread Out?

Match Goods ships an update fortnightly, and Thread Out every 2 weeks. Most recently, Match Goods was updated on September 17, 2026 and Thread Out on September 9, 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.*