Comparison

Thread Match vs Hexanthos

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

Head to head
About

Thread Match

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
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Welcome to Thread Match – where every stitch brings your art to life! Relax and dive into the cozy world of threads. Use colorful threads and spools to fill the canvas and reveal stunning cross-stitch patterns. It's simple, satisfying, and fun! If you love crafting and matching games or just want to chill with a cozy and colorful experience, Thread Match is your new favorite hobby — right in your pocket. Start stitching today and create something beautiful!

About

Hexanthos

Features
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Welcome to Hexanthos, the most relaxing and brain-teasing floral puzzle game! Step into a beautiful, soothing garden where your logic and strategy will make the flowers bloom. Whether you want to unwind after a long day or challenge your brain with clever spatial puzzles, Hexanthos offers a fresh and vibrant twist on the classic match-3 genre. HOW TO PLAY • Rotate: Tap any flower to rotate its colorful petals clockwise. • Match: Align 3 or more petals of the same color on a single flower to make them bloom! • Connect: Touch the same colors between adjacent flowers to clear them. • Combo: Plan your moves carefully to trigger massive chain reactions for bonus points! GAME FEATURES • Unique Hexagon Mechanics: A completely new and satisfying way to play puzzle games. No more simple swiping—strategic rotation is the key! • 100 Hand-Crafted Levels: Journey through a beautiful garden with increasingly challenging targets and limited moves. • Relaxing Aesthetic: Enjoy a stress-free environment with warm, soothing colors, smooth animations, and a minimalist UI. • Collect Beautiful Badges: Complete challenges like "Speed Runner" or "Master Botanist" to unlock and collect exclusive achievement badges. • Global Leaderboards: Compete against other players worldwide to become the Top Gardener! • Play Anywhere: No internet connection required. Enjoy the garden offline anytime, anywhere. Every move counts. Do you have the strategy to clear the board before you run out of moves? Download Hexanthos today, relax your mind, and let the blooming begin!

Screenshots

Thread Match4 screens
Hexanthos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hexanthos at none against Thread Match's 7. Hexanthos also leads on ads (none vs shown). Thread Match's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price and device support 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. Thread Match sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Hexanthos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thread Match ships an update every 10 days, Hexanthos every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Thread Match versus Hexanthos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThread MatchHexanthos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (25 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB1 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperVirtual Projects威 刘

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Thread Match

One-time7
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • No ADS$7.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
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  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Coin Pack 5$54.99
  • Coin Pack 6$99.99
None

Hexanthos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thread Match free?
Thread Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hexanthos free?
Hexanthos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thread Match or Hexanthos have ads?
Thread Match shows ads; Hexanthos does not.
Which is updated more often, Thread Match or Hexanthos?
Thread Match ships an update every 10 days, and Hexanthos every 6 months. Most recently, Thread Match was updated on November 4, 2026 and Hexanthos on October 31, 2026.

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