# Thread Jam vs Tap Bloom

Thread Jam and Tap Bloom both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Thread Jam's written reviews are positive against 38% of Tap Bloom's. Thread Jam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Tap Bloom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ratings volume (349 vs 3). On price, rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Jam sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Tap Bloom asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Thread Jam against 4.8 for Tap Bloom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Bloom has 349 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Thread Jam's written reviews are positive against 38% of Tap Bloom's.

Thread Jam ships an update weekly, Tap Bloom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Jam | Tap Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-jam/id6746112024/reviews) | **[4.8 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-bloomcolor-connect/id6748635830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **349** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 38.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 138 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Margala Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618386566) | [Guangzhou Langfei Trading Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826729461) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Tap Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-bloomcolor-connect/id6748635830)

Connect dots of the same color to complete challenging objectives. Strategize your moves to clear levels, overcome obstacles, and trigger explosive chain reactions in this vibrant puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Connect matching colored dots, Solve puzzles with strategic moves, Overcome dynamic challenges, Clear magic pots and trigger chain reactions, Complete timed challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 💡 Guaranteed paid
- 👍 Awesome

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Skeptical about payouts
- 🐛 Doesn't pay out as promised
- 🐛 Fake, doesn't pay

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't catch out the $100
- Gives more tasks to do instead of paying out


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Jam free?

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

### Is Tap Bloom free?

Tap Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thread Jam or Tap Bloom?

Tap Bloom is rated higher. Thread Jam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Tap Bloom averages 4.8 from 349 ratings.

### Do Thread Jam or Tap Bloom have ads?

Tap Bloom shows ads; Thread Jam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thread Jam or Tap Bloom?

Thread Jam ships an update weekly, and Tap Bloom every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thread Jam was updated on September 18, 2026 and Tap Bloom on September 16, 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.*