# Knit Away vs Thread Sort 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thread Sort 3D at none against Knit Away's 13. Thread Sort 3D also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Knit Away's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knit Away sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Thread Sort 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Knit Away against 5.0 for Thread Sort 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knit Away has 23K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Knit Away ships an update every 2 weeks, Thread Sort 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knit Away | Thread Sort 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-away-yarn-3d/id6746331323/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-sort-3d-screw-puzzle/id6747078887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 697 MB | 379 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) | [巧莲 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659765811) |

## What reviewers say

### Knit Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knit-away-yarn-3d/id6746331323)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #157 Top Grossing · Casual, #187 Top Free · Puzzle, #203 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a calming puzzle adventure by sorting vibrant threads from knitted designs. Strategically untangle yarns into matching boxes, using temporary slots to manage complex patterns. Enjoy a visually soothing experience with new levels added weekly.

**Highlights:** Sort threads into matching colored boxes, Use temporary slots for tricky threads, Rotate and zoom for optimal angles, Handcrafted levels added weekly, Optional extra boxes and slots, Relaxing visuals and satisfying mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thread Treasure 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin | $6.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin | $13.99 | one-time |
| Massive Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| Super Big Coin | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🔍 Useful color preview feature
- 🎨 Diverse puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty seeing small pieces
- 🔋 Phone overheating and battery drain
- 🚫 Forced ads to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading past 80%
- Invisible yarn sections and level progression issues
- Random game crashes

**Requested features**

- Zoom in option for better visibility
- Ability to earn boosters without ads


### Thread Sort 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-sort-3d-screw-puzzle/id6747078887)

Untangle colorful threads from fluffy objects in this relaxing 3D puzzle game. Simple tap controls make it easy to transform chaos into order, offering a stress-free and rewarding experience perfect for unwinding.

**Highlights:** Untangle colorful threads, Calming 3D puzzle gameplay, Simple tap controls, Mindful and stress-free experience, Rewarding progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knit Away free?

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

### Is Thread Sort 3D free?

Thread Sort 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Thread Sort 3D is rated higher. Knit Away averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Thread Sort 3D averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Thread Sort 3D shows ads; Knit Away does not.

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

Knit Away ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thread Sort 3D weekly. Most recently, Knit Away was updated on September 24, 2026 and Thread Sort 3D on June 5, 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.*