# Thread Away! vs Knit Master

The clearest difference is ads: Knit Master at none against Thread Away!'s shown. Knit Master also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Thread Away!'s advantage is ratings volume (632 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Away! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Knit Master sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Knit Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Away! has 632 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thread Away! ships an update monthly, Knit Master every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Away! | Knit Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (632 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-away/id6746331292/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-master-wool-sort-puzzle/id6746437669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **632** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 760 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623992860) | [AMOBEAR PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640662242) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Knit Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-master-wool-sort-puzzle/id6746437669)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle experience that combines color sorting with intricate logic. Analyze complex "wire maps" of tangled wool rolls, untangle them strategically, and reveal art. This game is designed for thinkers and strategists.

**Highlights:** Complex wire map puzzles, Strategic untangling mechanics, Color sorting challenges, Develop spatial reasoning, Sharpen observation skills, Undo and Remove boosters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Shop | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Shop | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Shop | $15.99 | one-time |
| Coin Shop | $31.99 | one-time |
| Coin Shop | $51.99 | one-time |
| Coin Shop | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Away! free?

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

### Is Knit Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thread Away! or Knit Master?

Knit Master is rated higher. Thread Away! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 632 ratings, while Knit Master averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Thread Away! or Knit Master have ads?

Thread Away! shows ads; Knit Master does not.

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

Thread Away! ships an update monthly, and Knit Master every 5 days. Most recently, Thread Away! was updated on September 21, 2026 and Knit Master on September 10, 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.*