Comparison

Spool & Stitch vs Shadow Dash

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

Head to head
About

Spool & Stitch

Unravel colorful yarn from pins to reveal charming pixel art. Enjoy hundreds of relaxing levels with satisfying sound effects and a soft color palette. Play offline with no time limits for a perfect escape.

Highlights
  • Unravel yarn to reveal pixel art
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • Charming visuals and sound effects
  • Offline gameplay
  • No time limits
  • Relaxing escape
Features
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Cozy & Addictive GameplayIn each level, colorful yarn is tangled around pins, forming layered polygonal shapes. Your goal is to pull the pins in the right order, unravel the yarn, and collect all the thread. As you remove each pin, the yarn flies up to the canvas above, gradually revealing a cute pixel art picture. Charming VisualsEnjoy a soft, pastel color palette and adorable cartoon graphics, paired with satisfying sound effects that make every unraveling feel like a small victory. Hundreds of LevelsFrom simple geometric shapes to intricate pixel art, over 100 levels await you. Each level unlocks a unique design, with increasing complexity to keep you engaged. Play Anytime, AnywhereNo internet connection required and no time limits. Perfect for commutes, breaks, or whenever you need a quick, relaxing escape.

About

Shadow Dash

Features
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Ready to travel between two worlds of light and shadow? Shadow Dash is a one-tap run action game where timing and reflexes are everything. CORE MECHANIC: Day & Night Reversal In this world, platforms change dramatically with time: - Day: Shadows of buildings and trees become platforms - Night: Street lamps, neon signs, and moonlight become platforms - Transition: Platforms you trusted disappear, and new ones appear INTUITIVE ONE-TAP CONTROLS Tap to jump! Easy to start, but mastering it requires precise timing. 10-LEVEL DIFFICULTY SYSTEM From Tutorial to Legend, difficulty scales naturally with your skill. Moving platforms, shrinking platforms, spikes, and wind zones keep you on your toes. RICH CUSTOMIZATION - 12 character skins (eye styles, head decorations, special effects) - 11 trail effects (fire, ice, rainbow, and more) - 8 theme backgrounds (city, forest, space, neon, and more) CHALLENGES & ACHIEVEMENTS - 3 new daily challenges every day - 8 types of achievement systems - Perfect landing, combo, and near-miss bonuses Jump into the world of light and shadow now!

Screenshots

Spool & Stitch3 screens
Shadow Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spool & Stitch at none against Shadow Dash's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

Spool & Stitch ships an update every 4 days, Shadow Dash weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spool & Stitch versus Shadow Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpool & StitchShadow Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer杰 徐Jangwook Kim

In-app purchases

None

Spool & Stitch

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spool & Stitch free?
Spool & Stitch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Dash free?
Shadow Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spool & Stitch or Shadow Dash have ads?
Shadow Dash shows ads; Spool & Stitch does not.
Which is updated more often, Spool & Stitch or Shadow Dash?
Spool & Stitch ships an update every 4 days, and Shadow Dash weekly. Most recently, Spool & Stitch was updated on October 31, 2026 and Shadow Dash on October 31, 2026.

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