# Thread Away! vs Wool Sort Color Puzzle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thread Away! at 67% against Wool Sort Color Puzzle's 50%. Thread Away! also leads on ratings volume (632 vs 37). Wool Sort Color Puzzle's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Wool Sort Color 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 632 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Thread Away!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Wool Sort Color Puzzle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Thread Away! ships an update monthly, Wool Sort Color Puzzle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Away! | Wool Sort Color Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (632 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-away/id6746331292/reviews) | **[5.0 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wool-sort-color-puzzle/id6748447511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **632** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 760 MB | 567 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623992860) | [HOHAMA VIET NAM COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824573388) |

## 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 |


### Wool Sort Color Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wool-sort-color-puzzle/id6748447511)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you sort colorful yarn spools into matching color bars. As you fill each bar, a pixel art image gradually forms, offering a visually therapeutic and mentally stimulating experience. Enjoy hundreds of levels designed for unwinding and creative problem-solving.

**Highlights:** Color-matching yarn sorting, Dynamic pixel art reveals, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Embroidery and yarn art visuals, Intuitive drag-and-drop controls, Soothing sound design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 5 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin pack 6 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Away! free?

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

### Is Wool Sort Color Puzzle free?

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

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

Wool Sort Color Puzzle is rated higher. Thread Away! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 632 ratings, while Wool Sort Color Puzzle averages 5.0 from 37 ratings.

### Do Thread Away! or Wool Sort Color Puzzle have ads?

Both Thread Away! and Wool Sort Color Puzzle show ads.

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

Thread Away! ships an update monthly, and Wool Sort Color Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Thread Away! was updated on September 21, 2026 and Wool Sort Color Puzzle on July 4, 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.*