Comparison

Thread the Bolt vs Almost a Circle

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

Head to head
About

Thread the Bolt

A strategic puzzle game where players must fit colored blocks into a designated area. Blocks can only be cleared when placed under a matching colored nut, requiring careful planning and color matching to solve each level.

Highlights
  • Color-matching block placement
  • Strategic move planning
  • Limited space management
  • Board clearing puzzles
  • Precision fitting challenges
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Thread the Bolt – a puzzle game where strategy meets precision! Your goal is simple: fit the three blocks from below into the designated area. But here's the challenge—every block has a color, and it can only be cleared when placed under a matching-colored nut above. Plan your moves carefully. You'll need to manage the limited space while matching the right colors. One wrong placement could block your way! Think ahead, fit them in, and clear the board. Ready to thread the bolt?

About

Almost a Circle

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Build the perfect circle. Tap at the right moment and place each segment to complete the outer ring. Sounds simple… but timing is everything. As the speed increases, your precision will be tested. One small mistake and the circle won’t be perfect. Features • Simple one-tap gameplay • Smooth and satisfying controls • Minimal and clean design • Increasing difficulty with each level • Relaxing yet challenging experience How to Play • Tap to move the highlighted segment outward • Align each piece perfectly on the outer ring • Complete the circle as accurately as possible Can you master it? It’s easy to start… but only the most precise players can reach perfection.

Screenshots

Thread the Bolt4 screens
Almost a Circle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Almost a Circle at none against Thread the Bolt's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Thread the Bolt versus Almost a Circle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThread the BoltAlmost a Circle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (100 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB94 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRAHMAN BIN ADENM.H.

In-app purchases

None

Thread the Bolt

No in-app purchases

None

Almost a Circle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thread the Bolt free?
Thread the Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Almost a Circle free?
Almost a Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thread the Bolt or Almost a Circle have ads?
Thread the Bolt shows ads; Almost a Circle does not.

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