# Yarn Loop vs Yarn Jam

The clearest difference is rating: Yarn Loop at 4.7 against Yarn Jam's 3.0. Yarn Loop also leads on ratings volume (212 vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Yarn Jam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yarn Loop sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Yarn Jam sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yarn Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yarn Loop has 212 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Yarn Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Yarn Jam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Yarn Loop ships an update every 9 days, Yarn Jam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yarn Loop | Yarn Jam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (212 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-loop/id6755900378/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-jam-color-sort-puzzle/id6788217432/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **212** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 248 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HORUS ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856076033) | [Pinetek Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836098176) |

## What reviewers say

### Yarn Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-loop/id6755900378)

Unwind and de-stress with a relaxing puzzle game. Pull colorful yarn strands from intricate pictures to solve challenges at your own pace. Enjoy hundreds of puzzles with vibrant visuals and smooth gameplay.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of intricate puzzles, Relaxing gameplay, Vibrant colorful pictures, Smooth gameplay, Play at your own pace, Simple rules, deep strategy

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chain Offer 2.1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 1.1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Sale 50% | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold 1 Sale 50% | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 2.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer 1.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Helper Pack Sale 50% | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Sale 50% | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold 2 Sale 50% | $3.99 | one-time |
| Helper Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gold 3 Sale 50% | $7.49 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold 4 Sale 50% | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold 6 Sale 50% | $49.99 | one-time |


### Yarn Jam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-jam-color-sort-puzzle/id6788217432)

A relaxing puzzle game where players weave colored threads to collect and match boxes. Plan your path through increasingly challenging levels, avoid dead ends, and clear each stage. Offers daily puzzles and town-building elements.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of hand-crafted levels, Daily puzzles, Four power-ups, Unlimited energy mode, Build and upgrade town, Yarn-inspired visuals

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Today Only: Extra Box + 750 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Today Only: Thread Loop + 750 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best Value: Extra Box + 400 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best Value: Thread Loop + 400 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best Value: Extra Box + 2700 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Best Value: Thread Loop + 2700 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Tier 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Tier 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Tier 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold Tier 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yarn Loop free?

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

### Is Yarn Jam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yarn Loop or Yarn Jam?

Yarn Loop is rated higher. Yarn Loop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Yarn Jam averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Yarn Loop or Yarn Jam have ads?

Yarn Loop shows ads; Yarn Jam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yarn Loop or Yarn Jam?

Yarn Loop ships an update every 9 days, and Yarn Jam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yarn Loop was updated on October 24, 2026 and Yarn Jam on October 25, 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.*