Comparison

44 Levels vs Thread Escape

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

Head to head
About

44 Levels

Features
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Solve your way through levels by swapping tiles to clear blocks to build the City Block Project!

About

Thread Escape

Untangle a colorful mess by pulling threads in the correct order to match their colors. Plan your moves carefully to clear the board without running out of space. Features unique mechanics and special threads that add to the brain-teasing challenge.

Highlights
  • Untangle tangled threads
  • Match thread colors to goals
  • Limited temporary tiles
  • Special hidden and ice threads
  • Smart color-matching and planning
  • Relaxing visuals with brain-teasing gameplay
Features
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Can you untangle the mess and free all the threads? Thread Escape is a satisfying puzzle game where every move matters. Pull the threads in the right order, match their colors, and clear the board without running out of space! How It Works - Threads are tangled together in a complex puzzle. - Pull them one by one from the board. - Each thread must be placed into a matching color goal. - If the color doesn’t match, the thread waits in a temporary tile. - You only have 5 extra tiles — fill them all and it’s game over! Special Threads - Hidden Threads: Their color stays a mystery until blocking threads are removed. - Ice Threads: Frozen solid! You must clear enough threads to melt the ice before you can touch them. Why You’ll Love Thread Escape - Simple to play, challenging to master - Smart color-matching and planning - Unique mechanics that unlock as you play - Relaxing visuals with brain-teasing gameplay - Perfect for short sessions or long puzzle runs Think ahead, manage your space, and escape the chaos one thread at a time! Download now and untangle the ultimate rope puzzle!

Screenshots

44 Levels4 screens
Thread Escape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thread Escape at none against 44 Levels's 2. 44 Levels's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. 44 Levels sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Thread Escape asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

44 Levels ships an update every 8 days, Thread Escape monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
44 Levels versus Thread Escape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter44 LevelsThread Escape
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB2.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
Developer5 Ladders Entertainment LLCFURTLE GAME OYUN ANIMASYON YAZILIM VE BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

44 Levels

One-time2
  • 10 Gold Stars$0.99
  • Ad Free / Unlimited Stars$6.99
None

Thread Escape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 44 Levels free?
44 Levels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thread Escape free?
Thread Escape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 44 Levels or Thread Escape have ads?
Both 44 Levels and Thread Escape show ads.
Which is updated more often, 44 Levels or Thread Escape?
44 Levels ships an update every 8 days, and Thread Escape monthly. Most recently, 44 Levels was updated on September 19, 2026 and Thread Escape on July 9, 2026.

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