# Thread Out vs Bubble Blast

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Thread Out at 242 against Bubble Blast's 2. Thread Out also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread Out sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Bubble Blast sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thread Out holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thread Out has 242 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thread Out ships an update weekly, Bubble Blast every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread Out | Bubble Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-out-knit-jam-3d/id6752996683/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blast-magic-pop/id6755060828/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 278 MB | 438 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Long Khanh Vu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478066664) | [Apus Media jsc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806890993) |

## What reviewers say

### Thread Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-out-knit-jam-3d/id6752996683)

Untangle colorful yarn puzzles by collecting and organizing threads. Match rope colors to bobbins and plan your moves carefully on a limited grid. Enjoy hundreds of relaxing yet challenging levels with smooth 3D graphics and calming sounds.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop bobbin gameplay, Color-matching thread puzzles, Hundreds of levels, No timer, Satisfying animations, Calming sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack Coin 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack Coin 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack Coin 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speical Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack Coin 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack Coin 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### Bubble Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-blast-magic-pop/id6755060828)

Embark on a vibrant puzzle adventure where you strategically shoot matching pixel blocks to clear levels. Enjoy satisfying explosions and engaging challenges in a relaxing pixel world.

**Highlights:** Strategic gun selection, Automatic shooting, Matching pixel block clearing, Satisfying explosions, Variety of challenging levels, Easy-to-learn controls

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| coin1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| starterpack | $0.99 | one-time |
| smallbundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| MileStone | $2.99 | one-time |
| coin2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| removeads | $4.99 | one-time |
| specialpack | $5.99 | one-time |
| coin4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| mediumbundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| coin5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| largebundle | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread Out free?

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

### Is Bubble Blast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thread Out or Bubble Blast?

Thread Out is rated higher. Thread Out averages 4.8 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Bubble Blast averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Thread Out or Bubble Blast have ads?

Both Thread Out and Bubble Blast show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thread Out or Bubble Blast?

Thread Out ships an update weekly, and Bubble Blast every 9 days. Most recently, Thread Out was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bubble Blast on October 21, 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.*