# Tangle Frenzy vs Thread Jam

The clearest difference is ads: Thread Jam at none against Tangle Frenzy's shown. Thread Jam also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Tangle Frenzy's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (23 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tangle Frenzy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Thread Jam sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tangle Frenzy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tangle Frenzy has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tangle Frenzy ships an update every 3 weeks, Thread Jam weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tangle Frenzy | Thread Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangle-frenzy/id6744343530/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam/id6746112024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 372 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PERCAS VIET NAM JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587673711) | [Margala Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618386566) |

## What reviewers say

### Tangle Frenzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangle-frenzy/id6744343530)

A creative puzzle game where players connect matching colored thread rolls to form long strands and weave them into beautiful pictures. With thousands of levels, it offers a relaxing yet challenging experience for all ages.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colored threads, Complete pictures by weaving strands, Thousands of challenging levels, Simple yet tricky gameplay, Cute graphics and cheerful music, Develops patience and logical thinking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heart Offers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack Coin 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pack Coin 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack Coin 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Thread Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam/id6746112024)

Engage in a relaxing 3D puzzle adventure where you untangle yarn to create pixel-art designs. Match colors and thread patterns to reveal vibrant images, offering a satisfying ASMR experience. Perfect for those who enjoy knot puzzles and creative coloring challenges.

**Highlights:** Yarn color selection, Pattern grid threading, Triple color matching, Pixel-art image completion, ASMR relaxation, Level progression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads +Perk | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tangle Frenzy free?

Tangle Frenzy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thread Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tangle Frenzy or Thread Jam?

Tangle Frenzy is rated higher. Tangle Frenzy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Thread Jam averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tangle Frenzy or Thread Jam have ads?

Tangle Frenzy shows ads; Thread Jam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tangle Frenzy or Thread Jam?

Tangle Frenzy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Thread Jam weekly. Most recently, Tangle Frenzy was updated on June 1, 2026 and Thread Jam on September 18, 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.*