# Thread Rush! vs Paintopia

Thread Rush! and Paintopia both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Paintopia's written reviews are positive against 0% of Thread Rush!'s. Paintopia also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Thread Rush!'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Rush! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Paintopia sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 4.8 for Paintopia. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Thread Rush!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Paintopia's.

Thread Rush! ships an update every 3 weeks, Paintopia weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Rush! | Paintopia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-rush/id6745177952/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintopia-color-by-number/id6757371430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 387 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Makemakex](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600051542) | [Rouveo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866218497) |

## 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 |


### Paintopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintopia-color-by-number/id6757371430)

Engage in a relaxing pixel art coloring experience. Create unique artwork by coloring illustrations, generating AI designs, or transforming your photos into paint-by-number masterpieces. Offers smart tools and progress tracking for a fulfilling creative journey.

**Highlights:** Pixel art coloring by number, AI-powered artwork generation, Import photos to create pixel art, Customizable color palettes, Smart coloring tools, Timelapse replays, Daily streaks and badges

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paintopia Plus Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Paintopia Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Paintopia Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Paintopia Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| 2 Streak Shields | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 AI Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 35 AI Credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| 75 AI Credits | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Rush! free?

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

### Is Paintopia free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thread Rush! or Paintopia?

Paintopia is rated higher. Thread Rush! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Paintopia averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Thread Rush! or Paintopia have ads?

Both Thread Rush! and Paintopia show ads.

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

Thread Rush! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paintopia weekly. Most recently, Thread Rush! was updated on October 19, 2026 and Paintopia on October 20, 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.*