Comparison

Thread Mania vs Hexarope

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Thread Mania

Features
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Welcome to Thread Mania, a beautifully crafted puzzle game blending strategy, color matching, and relaxing fun! Each level presents a charming wooden canvas filled with vibrant threads, all intertwined in layers around a central peg. Your goal? Tap on threads to send them flying into one of the seven slots below, transforming each strand into a colorful yarn ball. When three yarn balls of the same color align, they vanish—clearing valuable space and bringing a deeply satisfying sense of accomplishment. But beware: if all seven slots fill up, it’s game over! You’ll need careful planning, sharp foresight, and clever strategy to unravel each puzzle. Enjoy soothing visuals, smooth animations, and addictive gameplay. Whether you have a quick moment or a full afternoon, Thread Mania provides a perfect balance of strategic depth and relaxing charm. Game Features: Innovative Thread Gameplay: Tap and transform threads into yarn balls, matching colors strategically. Strategic Depth: Simple rules evolve into complex puzzles that require careful planning. Relaxing & Beautiful: Gorgeous wooden aesthetics, gentle colors, and smooth animations. Addictive Puzzle Loop: Easy to learn, endlessly satisfying to master. Casual yet Challenging: Perfectly designed puzzles for casual play or deep strategic thinking. Ready to unwind colorful threads into puzzle-solving bliss? Download Thread Mania now and discover your new favorite puzzle obsession!

About

Hexarope

Features
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Unlike classic sort puzzles, Hexarope challenges you to untangle and grow ropes as you sort. Each move unravels a new color sequence! Your goal is simple: untangle ropes of different colors and neatly stack them one color at a time. Each move brings satisfying order to the chaos, and each completed stack feels like a victory for your inner peace. HOW TO PLAY • Swipe threads to the hexagon-grid to sort them by color • Only matching colored ropes can stack together • Complete all stacks to clear the level FEATURES • A beautiful, rope-inspired twist on the original sorting puzzle • Smooth animations and satisfying rope stacking • Play at your own pace — no timers

Screenshots

Thread Mania4 screens
Hexarope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hexarope at none against Thread Mania's shown. Hexarope also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Thread Mania's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thread Mania ships an update every 3 weeks, Hexarope weekly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Thread Mania versus Hexarope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThread ManiaHexarope
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB234 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFatih Can TemelCagatay Kemal Tok

In-app purchases

None

Thread Mania

No in-app purchases

None

Hexarope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thread Mania free?
Thread Mania is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexarope free?
Hexarope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thread Mania or Hexarope have ads?
Thread Mania shows ads; Hexarope does not.
Which is updated more often, Thread Mania or Hexarope?
Thread Mania ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hexarope weekly. Most recently, Thread Mania was updated on September 28, 2026 and Hexarope on September 28, 2026.

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