# Thread Match 3D vs Knot Match

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knot Match at 50% against Thread Match 3D's 0%. Knot Match also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (21 vs 3). Thread Match 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knot Match sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Thread Match 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Knot Match holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knot Match has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Thread Match 3D's written reviews are positive against 50% of Knot Match's.

Thread Match 3D ships an update every 10 days, Knot Match every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Match 3D | Knot Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-match-3d/id6743304489/reviews) | **[4.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-match/id6744096181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Dark Matter Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/985584975) | [Virtual Projects](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654921012) |

## What reviewers say

### Thread Match 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-match-3d/id6743304489)

Engage in a colorful puzzle adventure by matching threads to their corresponding containers. Sort screws by color to overcome increasingly difficult levels. Enjoy relaxing visuals and satisfying sounds in this creative gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Match colorful threads to containers, Sort screws by color, Solve unique puzzle challenges, Relaxing visuals and sounds, Easy one-tap gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Knot Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knot-match/id6744096181)

A colorful 3D puzzle game where you untangle threads by matching colors. Tap to collect knotted threads, strategize your moves, and use boosters to clear the board and bring order to the chaos.

**Highlights:** 3D thread-matching puzzle, Intuitive tap mechanics, Strategic slot and booster use, Satisfying visual effects, New levels added weekly, Handcrafted objects

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Match 3D free?

Thread Match 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Knot Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thread Match 3D or Knot Match?

Knot Match is rated higher. Thread Match 3D averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Knot Match averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.

### Do Thread Match 3D or Knot Match have ads?

Both Thread Match 3D and Knot Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thread Match 3D or Knot Match?

Thread Match 3D ships an update every 10 days, and Knot Match every 2 weeks. Most recently, Thread Match 3D was updated on June 8, 2026 and Knot Match on August 23, 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.*