# Color Thread vs Thread Away!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thread Away! at 67% against Color Thread's 0%. Thread Away! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (632 vs 10). Color Thread's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Thread sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Thread Away! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thread Away! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Away! has 632 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Color Thread's written reviews are positive against 67% of Thread Away!'s.

Color Thread ships an update every 2 weeks, Thread Away! monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Thread | Thread Away! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-thread-wool-sort/id6746123074/reviews) | **[4.8 (632 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-away/id6746331292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **632** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 760 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXEL KING PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839860026) | [PIXON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623992860) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Thread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-thread-wool-sort/id6746123074)

Engage in a relaxing ASMR puzzle experience by sorting and untangling colorful threads. This game offers hundreds of handcrafted levels with realistic stitch patterns and satisfying sound effects, perfect for unwinding.

**Highlights:** Thread sorting puzzles, Realistic stitch patterns, Satisfying ASMR effects, Stunning embroidery visuals, Stress-free gameplay, Intelligent hint system

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revive Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add Grid Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Broom Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hammer Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Expert Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Advance Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master Coins Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


### Thread Away!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-away/id6746331292)

Engage in a unique puzzle experience combining tactile screw-pin mechanics with the creative art of wool pixel coloring. Solve intricate puzzles by strategically removing pins and sorting threads to reveal vibrant pixel masterpieces. This game offers a relaxing yet challenging blend of logic and artistic expression.

**Highlights:** Screw-pin puzzle mechanics, Wool pixel art coloring, Thread sorting challenges, Hundreds of varied levels, Logic and color coordination refinement, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Gold Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Common Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Thread free?

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

### Is Thread Away! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Thread or Thread Away!?

Thread Away! is rated higher. Color Thread averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Thread Away! averages 4.8 from 632 ratings.

### Do Color Thread or Thread Away! have ads?

Both Color Thread and Thread Away! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Thread or Thread Away!?

Color Thread ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thread Away! monthly. Most recently, Color Thread was updated on August 14, 2026 and Thread Away! on September 21, 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.*