# Thread Away! vs Color Pump Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Thread Away! at 4.8 against Color Pump Puzzle's 4.2. Thread Away! also leads on ratings volume (632 vs 5) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Color Pump Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days 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. Thread Away! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Color Pump Puzzle 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Away! has 632 ratings behind it against 5, 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 50% of Color Pump Puzzle's.

Thread Away! ships an update monthly, Color Pump Puzzle every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Away! | Color Pump Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (632 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-away/id6746331292/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-pump-puzzle/id6747574521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **632** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 760 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PIXON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623992860) | [HM Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809904811) |

## 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 |


### Color Pump Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-pump-puzzle/id6747574521)

Untangle threads and solve knot puzzles inspired by knitting and weaving. This game offers a relaxing and satisfying challenge with hundreds of levels to test your logic and creativity.

**Highlights:** Knit, weaving, and knot logic puzzles, Hundreds of levels, Calming gameplay, Unlock new patterns, Brain training

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super No ads | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Champion Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5 | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Away! free?

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

### Is Color Pump Puzzle free?

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

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

Thread Away! is rated higher. Thread Away! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 632 ratings, while Color Pump Puzzle averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

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

Both Thread Away! and Color Pump Puzzle show ads.

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

Thread Away! ships an update monthly, and Color Pump Puzzle every 11 days. Most recently, Thread Away! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Color Pump Puzzle on October 15, 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.*