Comparison

Thread Escape vs Arrows

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

Head to head
About

Thread Escape

Untangle a colorful mess by pulling threads in the correct order to match their colors. Plan your moves carefully to clear the board without running out of space. Features unique mechanics and special threads that add to the brain-teasing challenge.

Highlights
  • Untangle tangled threads
  • Match thread colors to goals
  • Limited temporary tiles
  • Special hidden and ice threads
  • Smart color-matching and planning
  • Relaxing visuals with brain-teasing gameplay
Features
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Can you untangle the mess and free all the threads? Thread Escape is a satisfying puzzle game where every move matters. Pull the threads in the right order, match their colors, and clear the board without running out of space! How It Works - Threads are tangled together in a complex puzzle. - Pull them one by one from the board. - Each thread must be placed into a matching color goal. - If the color doesn’t match, the thread waits in a temporary tile. - You only have 5 extra tiles — fill them all and it’s game over! Special Threads - Hidden Threads: Their color stays a mystery until blocking threads are removed. - Ice Threads: Frozen solid! You must clear enough threads to melt the ice before you can touch them. Why You’ll Love Thread Escape - Simple to play, challenging to master - Smart color-matching and planning - Unique mechanics that unlock as you play - Relaxing visuals with brain-teasing gameplay - Perfect for short sessions or long puzzle runs Think ahead, manage your space, and escape the chaos one thread at a time! Download now and untangle the ultimate rope puzzle!

About

Arrows

Engage in a unique puzzle experience where you swipe to move all arrows simultaneously through challenging mazes. This game offers fast-paced, skill-based gameplay with endless levels designed to train your brain and improve reaction time.

Highlights
  • Unique swipe controls for simultaneous arrow movement
  • Endless arrow escape maze levels
  • Fast-paced and responsive gameplay
  • Clean, minimal design
  • Satisfying sound effects
  • Instant loading
Features
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What do you think Arrow Escape puzzle combine with 2048 game? This is it! A whole new kind of arrow puzzle game. Solve each arrow escape maze by swiping to move all arrows at once. No tapping, no waiting. Just smooth, fast, satisfying flow. If you love puzzle games, maze games, and skill-based challenges, this is your next addiction. Master every arrow puzzle, clear each escape maze, and keep going with unlimited levels that scale in difficulty. Features: • Unique swipe control, move all arrows together • Endless arrow puzzles and arrow escape maze levels • Fast paced gameplay with smooth, responsive controls • Clean, minimal design for focused play • Satisfying sound effects and feedback • Instant load Train your brain, improve reaction, and enjoy the flow of arrow puzzle gameplay. Think fast. Swipe faster. Escape every maze. Remove Ads You can purchase "Remove Ads" to permanently disable advertisements in the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. It is a one-time, non-consumable purchase. Once purchased, you will retain access to the feature permanently and it will be available across your devices when using the same Apple ID, subject to Apple's restore purchase policies. If you reinstall the app or switch devices, you can restore your purchase using the "Restore Purchases" option within the app. Terms of Use: https://arrowflows.web.app/term.html Privacy Policy: https://arrowflows.web.app/privacy.html Fast pace arrow escape puzzle

Screenshots

Thread Escape4 screens
Arrows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thread Escape at none against Arrows's 5. Thread Escape also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Arrows's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arrows sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Thread Escape asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thread Escape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrows has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thread Escape ships an update monthly, Arrows every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Thread Escape versus Arrows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThread EscapeArrows
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFURTLE GAME OYUN ANIMASYON YAZILIM VE BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIanh pham

In-app purchases

None

Thread Escape

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Arrows

One-time5
  • Hints$0.49
  • Auto Revive$0.49
  • Starter Pack$3.99
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  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Master Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Thread Escape free?
Thread Escape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrows free?
Arrows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thread Escape or Arrows?
Thread Escape is rated higher. Thread Escape averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Arrows averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Thread Escape or Arrows have ads?
Both Thread Escape and Arrows show ads.
Which is updated more often, Thread Escape or Arrows?
Thread Escape ships an update monthly, and Arrows every 3 days. Most recently, Thread Escape was updated on September 26, 2026 and Arrows on September 22, 2026.

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