Thread Out vs STAX Blocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thread Out
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.
- Drag and drop bobbin gameplay
- Color-matching thread puzzles
- Hundreds of levels
- No timer
- Satisfying animations
- Calming sounds
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Welcome to Thread Out: Knit Jam 3D — a calm yet challenging puzzle where your goal is to collect and organize colorful threads with perfect precision. HOW TO PLAY: - Drag and drop bobbins to collect ropes from a pre-knitted thread. - Match each rope’s color with the correct bobbin. - Plan carefully — each move counts, and space on the grid is limited! - Untangle all ropes to complete each puzzle and keep the yarn world tidy. KEY FEATURES: - No Timer - free to play - Drag & drop bobbin gameplay — simple to play, hard to master - Color-matching thread puzzles in smooth 3D style - Hundreds of levels from relaxing to mind-bending - Satisfying animations and calming sounds Ready to master the art of Thread Out: Knit Jam 3D? Download now and start untangling today!
STAX Blocks
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STAX Drop blocks. Clear rows. Rule your biome. STAX is the ultimate block puzzle experience — a fresh take on the classic drag-and-drop formula with vibrant biome themes, deep progression, and zero interruptions. No forced ads. Ever. HOW TO PLAY Drag pieces onto the board and clear rows or columns to score. Simple to learn, impossible to put down. Every move matters — think ahead or watch your board fill up. WHAT MAKES STAX DIFFERENT Biomes — Play across hand-crafted visual worlds, each with its own color palette, block style, and atmosphere. From sun-drenched meadows to deep neon cities, the board transforms as you play. Achievements — Unlock milestones that reward smart play, big clears, and long sessions. Every run has something to chase. Stats — Track your high score, total lines cleared, board clears, and more. Watch yourself improve. Board Clear Bonus — Clear the entire board and trigger a celebration. Big risk, big reward. Play Your Way — Watch an optional ad to revive your run once. That's the only ad you'll ever see, and it's always your choice. FEATURES - Drag-and-drop block puzzle gameplay - Multiple unlockable biomes with unique visuals - Achievement system with real milestones - Personal stats and high score tracking - One optional rewarded ad for a revive — nothing forced - Smooth, responsive controls built for mobile - Offline play supported STAX is built for players who want a clean, satisfying puzzle game without the noise. Pick it up for a minute. Stay for an hour.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STAX Blocks at none against Thread Out's 11. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Thread Out sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. STAX Blocks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thread Out ships an update weekly, STAX Blocks every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thread Out | STAX Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (242 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 242 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 278 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Long Khanh Vu | Michael Carrihill |
In-app purchases
Thread Out
- Pack Coin 1$0.99
- Pack Coin 2$1.99
- Pack Coin 3$3.99
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- Piggy Bank$3.99
- NoAds$4.99
- Speical Pack$4.99
- Pack Coin 4$5.99
- No Ads Bundle$6.99
- Starter Pack$9.99
- Pack Coin 5$9.99
- Value Pack$19.99
STAX Blocks
No in-app purchases
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