# Thread Master vs Sharp 'n Paint

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sharp 'n Paint at none against Thread Master's 8. Sharp 'n Paint also leads on ratings volume (49 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Sharp 'n Paint asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Thread Master against 4.9 for Sharp 'n Paint. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sharp 'n Paint has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thread Master ships an update weekly, Sharp 'n Paint every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Master | Sharp 'n Paint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-master-3d-puzzle/id6747114127/reviews)** | [4.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-n-paint/id6751233117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 235 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taninty Game Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/983585874) | [Bahadir Yerdelen](https://appshunter.io/developer/399810241) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Sharp 'n Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-n-paint/id6751233117)

Sharpen colorful pencils and collect them in slots to fill a picture. Each color unlocks new areas, creating a relaxing flow as you complete a masterpiece. Enjoy a satisfying artistic experience.

**Highlights:** Sharpen colorful pencils, Collect pencils in slots, Fill pictures with color, Unlock areas step by step, Relaxing gameplay flow

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Master free?

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

### Is Sharp 'n Paint free?

Sharp 'n Paint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thread Master or Sharp 'n Paint?

Thread Master is rated higher. Thread Master averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sharp 'n Paint averages 4.9 from 49 ratings.

### Do Thread Master or Sharp 'n Paint have ads?

Both Thread Master and Sharp 'n Paint show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thread Master or Sharp 'n Paint?

Thread Master ships an update weekly, and Sharp 'n Paint every 10 days. Most recently, Thread Master was updated on August 12, 2026 and Sharp 'n Paint on August 13, 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.*