# Cook Sort vs SpanThread

The clearest difference is update cadence: SpanThread at daily against Cook Sort's every 4 weeks. SpanThread also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Cook Sort's advantage is ratings volume (739 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cook Sort sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and SpanThread sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpanThread holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cook Sort has 739 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cook Sort ships an update every 4 weeks, SpanThread daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cook Sort | SpanThread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (739 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cook-sort/id6749885817/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanthread/id6816379796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **739** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 494 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [Hayden Fuhrer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840724376) |

## What reviewers say

### Cook Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cook-sort/id6749885817)

Engage in a fast-paced puzzle game where you strategically sort colorful food items into their designated lines. Test your reflexes, decision-making speed, and dexterity to transform kitchen chaos into order. Unlock new levels and power-ups as you progress through dynamic challenges.

**Highlights:** Fluid and addictive gameplay, Dynamic difficulty levels, Intuitive touch controls, Diverse food types, Speed and accuracy focused, Power-ups and special abilities, Progression and achievement system

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Challenges Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Rush | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifesaver Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |


### SpanThread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanthread/id6816379796)

A vibrant puzzle game where players untangle layered strings by strategically cutting them in the correct order. It offers a variety of game modes, from handcrafted levels to competitive matches, challenging logic and precision.

**Highlights:** 1,000 handcrafted levels, Daily Board challenges, Live Versus matches, Time Attack mode, Perfect Cuts mode, Endless mode, Unlockable themes and sounds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cook Sort free?

Cook Sort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SpanThread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cook Sort or SpanThread?

SpanThread is rated higher. Cook Sort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 739 ratings, while SpanThread averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cook Sort or SpanThread have ads?

Both Cook Sort and SpanThread show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cook Sort or SpanThread?

Cook Sort ships an update every 4 weeks, and SpanThread daily. Most recently, Cook Sort was updated on October 15, 2026 and SpanThread on October 20, 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.*