# Color Thread vs Knit Away 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Knit Away 3D at 4.8 against Color Thread's 3.4. Knit Away 3D also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (216 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Thread sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Knit Away 3D sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knit Away 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knit Away 3D has 216 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 33% of Knit Away 3D's.

Color Thread ships an update every 2 weeks, Knit Away 3D every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Thread | Knit Away 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-thread-wool-sort/id6746123074/reviews) | **[4.8 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-away-3d/id6747662635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **216** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 419 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXEL KING PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839860026) | [VIET SUN TRAVEL SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770469760) |

## 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 |


### Knit Away 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-away-3d/id6747662635)

Engage in a relaxing color sorting puzzle game. Drag and drop yarn balls into matching tubes, using logic and strategy to untangle the mess and clear levels. Unlock new challenges as you progress.

**Highlights:** Color sorting puzzles, Drag and drop yarn balls, Logic and strategy gameplay, Unlock new levels, Relaxing experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Screw favor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| Great bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra bundle | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Thread free?

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

### Is Knit Away 3D free?

Knit Away 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color Thread or Knit Away 3D?

Knit Away 3D is rated higher. Color Thread averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Knit Away 3D averages 4.8 from 216 ratings.

### Do Color Thread or Knit Away 3D have ads?

Both Color Thread and Knit Away 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Thread or Knit Away 3D?

Color Thread ships an update every 2 weeks, and Knit Away 3D every 8 days. Most recently, Color Thread was updated on August 14, 2026 and Knit Away 3D on September 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.*