# Petopia Pop vs Thread Master

The clearest difference is rating: Thread Master at 5.0 against Petopia Pop's 4.5. Thread Master also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Petopia Pop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Petopia Pop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Thread Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thread Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Petopia Pop has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Petopia Pop ships an update monthly, Thread Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Petopia Pop | Thread Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petopia-pop-bubble-shooter/id6746445916/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-master-3d-puzzle/id6747114127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Shengbai Entertainment Technology CO.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694278118) | [Taninty Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/983585874) |

## What reviewers say

### Petopia Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petopia-pop-bubble-shooter/id6746445916)

Engage in a classic bubble shooter experience with strategic depth. Aim, match, and use special boosters to overcome challenging levels and unique boss stages. Enjoy regular content updates and vibrant visuals for satisfying gameplay.

**Highlights:** Large collection of handcrafted levels, Classic bubble shooter mechanics with strategy, Special bubbles and boosters, Unique boss stages with higher difficulty, Seasonal themed events, Bright visuals and smooth controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $79.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Thread Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-master-3d-puzzle/id6747114127)

This logic puzzle game challenges you to untangle objects made entirely of thread. Carefully remove threads in the correct sequence to unravel the shape and solve each satisfying level. Patience and strategic thinking are essential for success.

**Highlights:** 3D thread objects, Sequence-based puzzle solving, Logic and patience required, Satisfying unraveling mechanics, Simple gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Petopia Pop free?

Petopia Pop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thread Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Petopia Pop or Thread Master?

Thread Master is rated higher. Petopia Pop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Thread Master averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Petopia Pop or Thread Master have ads?

Thread Master shows ads; Petopia Pop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Petopia Pop or Thread Master?

Petopia Pop ships an update monthly, and Thread Master weekly. Most recently, Petopia Pop was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thread Master on October 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.*