# Thread Rush! vs Sand Magic!

Thread Rush! and Sand Magic! both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Sand Magic!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Thread Rush!'s. Sand Magic! also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Thread Rush!'s advantage is ratings volume (78 vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Rush! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Sand Magic! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Thread Rush! against 4.7 for Sand Magic!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Rush! has 78 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Thread Rush!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Sand Magic!'s.

Thread Rush! ships an update every 3 weeks, Sand Magic! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Rush! | Sand Magic! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-rush/id6745177952/reviews) | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-magic/id6756060292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 387 MB | 216 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) | [One Rule Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887925734) |

## 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 |


### Sand Magic!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-magic/id6756060292)

A relaxing puzzle game where you pour, stack, and shape colorful sand to complete challenges. Progress through hundreds of levels, unlock new content, and discover collectibles. Enjoy smooth, satisfying gameplay with helpful boosters.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of fun levels, Satisfying sand stacking physics, Boosters and power-ups, Collectible objects, Progression system, Easy controls

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small booster bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Classic booster bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Big booster bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 4 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 5 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Huge booster bundle | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coins pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic booster bundle | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Rush! free?

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

### Is Sand Magic! free?

Sand Magic! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thread Rush! or Sand Magic!?

Thread Rush! and Sand Magic! are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 78 and 14 ratings respectively.

### Do Thread Rush! or Sand Magic! have ads?

Both Thread Rush! and Sand Magic! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thread Rush! or Sand Magic!?

Thread Rush! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sand Magic! fortnightly. Most recently, Thread Rush! was updated on October 19, 2026 and Sand Magic! on October 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.*