# Thread Match vs Yarn Rush!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yarn Rush! at none against Thread Match's 11. Yarn Rush! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Thread Match's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Match sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Yarn Rush! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yarn Rush! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Match has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thread Match ships an update every 10 days, Yarn Rush! monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Match | Yarn Rush! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-match/id6742096237/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-rush/id6743788906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 174 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654921012) | [Fox Craft SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640046245) |

## What reviewers say

### Thread Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-match/id6742096237)

A relaxing crafting game where you use colorful threads and spools to fill a canvas and reveal intricate cross-stitch patterns. It offers a satisfying and fun experience for those who enjoy matching games and cozy, creative activities.

**Highlights:** Fill canvas with colorful threads, Reveal stunning cross-stitch patterns, Simple and satisfying gameplay, Cozy and colorful experience, Crafting and matching game

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ADS | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Yarn Rush!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-rush/id6743788906)

Untangle colorful yarns to create beautiful knitted pictures in this cozy puzzle game. Explore numerous unique levels filled with crafty charm for a relaxing and fun experience.

**Highlights:** Untangle colorful yarns, Knit beautiful pictures, Relaxing puzzle gameplay, Cozy chaos theme, Tons of unique levels, Crafty charm

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Match free?

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

### Is Yarn Rush! free?

Yarn Rush! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thread Match or Yarn Rush!?

Yarn Rush! is rated higher. Thread Match averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Yarn Rush! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Thread Match or Yarn Rush! have ads?

Both Thread Match and Yarn Rush! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thread Match or Yarn Rush!?

Thread Match ships an update every 10 days, and Yarn Rush! monthly. Most recently, Thread Match was updated on September 24, 2026 and Yarn Rush! on June 1, 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.*