# Thread Rush! vs Joyful Colors

The clearest difference is ads: Joyful Colors at none against Thread Rush!'s shown. Joyful Colors also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Thread Rush!'s advantage is ratings volume (78 vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Rush! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Joyful Colors sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Joyful Colors holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Rush! has 78 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Rush! | Joyful Colors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-rush/id6745177952/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyful-colors/id6755815367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 387 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makemakex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600051542) | [ACOUST ENTERTAINMENT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823647432) |

## What reviewers say

### Thread Rush!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-rush/id6745177952)

Engage in a satisfying puzzle game where you weave colorful yarns to complete intricate designs. Plan your moves carefully to match patterns, avoid crossing threads, and untangle complex layouts in a relaxing, visually pleasing experience.

**Highlights:** Relaxing puzzle gameplay, Smooth touch controls, Visually pleasing design, Smart logic challenges, Daily new puzzles, Customizable yarn styles

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2500 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin 5000 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin 12500 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $21.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $31.99 | one-time |
| Coin 25000 | $38.99 | one-time |
| Coin 50000 | $74.99 | one-time |


### Joyful Colors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyful-colors/id6755815367)

A calming digital coloring experience designed for relaxation, focus, and creativity. Enjoy a refined artistic journey with smooth animations and a minimalist interface, perfect for stress relief and mindful engagement.

**Highlights:** Beautifully illustrated coloring artwork, Relaxing gameplay for stress relief, Clean, elegant interface, Smooth color feedback, Create custom coloring pages from photos, Color freely at your own pace

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 6-Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-Month Subscription | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Coins 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3 | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Rush! free?

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

### Is Joyful Colors free?

Joyful Colors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thread Rush! or Joyful Colors?

Joyful Colors is rated higher. Thread Rush! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Joyful Colors averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Thread Rush! or Joyful Colors have ads?

Thread Rush! shows ads; Joyful Colors does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thread Rush! or Joyful Colors?

Thread Rush! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Joyful Colors every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thread Rush! was updated on September 15, 2026 and Joyful Colors on June 22, 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.*