Comparison

Thread Away! vs Bus Pickup Puzzle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Thread Away!

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
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Welcome to Thread Away, where clever screw puzzles meet the soothing art of wool pixel coloring! Immerse yourself in Thread Away, a one-of-a-kind puzzle game that merges the tactile satisfaction of unscrewing pins with the creativity of colorful wool-based pixel art. If you're drawn to hands-on logic challenges or artistic games, Thread Away offers the best of both worlds—turning every level into a rewarding blend of strategy and artistic flair. How to Play: - Navigate through screw-pin puzzles that gradually bring pixel art images to life. - Free tangled threads by removing pins in the correct order. - Match three same-colored strands to enhance your wool coloring progress. - Clear each level by sorting out every thread and completing your pixel masterpiece. - Each puzzle refines your sense of logic and color coordination in a relaxing, creative setting. Game Highlights: - A thoughtful combination of screw-pin mechanics and wool art design - Directly influence wool pixel creations with smart thread-sorting strategy - Hundreds of varied levels with evolving artistic designs - A peaceful yet engaging gameplay experience for both puzzle lovers and creatives Download Thread Away today and start your colorful unraveling adventure. With every pin removed, watch your wool pixel art come to life in vibrant threads!

About

Bus Pickup Puzzle

Strategically plan moves to fill buses by guiding colored stickmen through matching holes. Manage limited space and available slots to achieve perfect passenger pickups in this vibrant color-matching puzzle game.

Highlights
  • Brain-boosting strategy
  • Color-matching levels
  • Space and slot management
  • Vivid visuals and sound effects
  • Handcrafted levels
Features
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Ready for a Simple, Strategic, and Fun puzzle experience that’s bursting with color? In this addictive challenge, you’ll plan moves to fill buses by sending stickmen through matching holes, carefully managing limited space and available slots—and then watch as each bus picks up its passengers! Every level greets you with a vibrant grid of stickmen in different colors, waiting to be dropped into square or diamond-shaped holes. Tap a hole, and all stickmen of that hue plunge into a waiting queue. From there, they seamlessly board the bus at the top—only if you match stickmen correctly. Will you send the red team first and risk blocking the yellow squad? Can you carve out a path so the blue crew slides smoothly into its slot? Every decision matters as you juggle lanes, clear blockers, and rack up perfect pickups. From quick brain-boosting sessions to marathon puzzle marathons, this game keeps you hooked. The satisfying “clink” when a bus fills to capacity is pure reward, and the cheerful art style plus playful sound effects make every victory feel delightful. Hone your strategy, master your moves, and become the ultimate stickmen dispatcher—one thoughtful drop at a time. Key Features: - Brain-Boosting Strategy: Simple tap controls hide deep puzzle mechanics—plan ahead to optimize every pickup. - Color-Matching Fun: Over dozens of handcrafted levels where matching stickmen, holes, and buses in different colors is key. - Manage & Pick Up: Juggle limited space and available slots as buses arrive to pick up passengers. - Vivid Visuals: Watch stickmen tumble, buses load up, and celebrate each perfect match. If you love fill games, crave a fun puzzle game that tests your planning and timing, and dream of the perfect bus pickup, this is the ultimate challenge. Download now to start matching, dropping, and picking up stickmen—one colorful puzzle at a time!

Screenshots

Thread Away!4 screens
Bus Pickup Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bus Pickup Puzzle at 100% against Thread Away!'s 67%. Bus Pickup Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Thread Away!'s advantage is ratings volume (687 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thread Away! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Bus Pickup Puzzle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bus Pickup Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Away! has 687 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Thread Away!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Bus Pickup Puzzle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thread Away! ships an update monthly, Bus Pickup Puzzle every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Thread Away! versus Bus Pickup Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThread Away!Bus Pickup Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (687 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings687 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size760 MB237 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPIXON PTE. LTD.IEC Holding L.L.C-FZ

Customer experience

Thread Away!

All ratings403 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bus Pickup Puzzle

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Thread Away!

One-time11
  • Coin 1$1.99
  • Revive Pack$2.99
  • Coin 2$4.99
Show 8 more
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Ultimate Gold Pass$6.99
  • Coin 3$9.99
  • Common Bundle$9.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Great Bundle$19.99
  • Epic Bundle$29.99
10 purchases

Bus Pickup Puzzle

One-time10
  • Gold 1$1.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Extra Bundle$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Gold 2$7.99
  • Legendary Bundle$8.99
  • Remove Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Life Bundle$9.99
  • Royal Pass$9.99
  • Gold 3$14.99

Questions

Is Thread Away! free?
Thread Away! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bus Pickup Puzzle free?
Bus Pickup Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thread Away! or Bus Pickup Puzzle?
Bus Pickup Puzzle is rated higher. Thread Away! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 687 ratings, while Bus Pickup Puzzle averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Thread Away! or Bus Pickup Puzzle have ads?
Both Thread Away! and Bus Pickup Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Thread Away! or Bus Pickup Puzzle?
Thread Away! ships an update monthly, and Bus Pickup Puzzle every 6 days. Most recently, Thread Away! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bus Pickup Puzzle on September 13, 2026.

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