Vidimus vs Thread and Beads
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vidimus
This logic puzzle game challenges you to fill stained glass regions with numbers that sum to targets, ensuring no adjacent regions share a value. It offers a daily free puzzle and a vast library unlockable with a one-time purchase, free of ads and subscriptions.
- Number sum logic puzzles
- Stained glass art style
- Daily free puzzle
- One-time purchase for full library
- Four constraint types
- Halo constraints mechanic
- Hints and candidate notes
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A game of fractured light and hidden sums. Each puzzle is a stained glass window waiting to be solved. Fill every irregular region with a number. Every group of regions must sum to its target. No two adjacent regions can share a value. One solution. Logic only. Five puzzles free across every difficulty level. A new daily puzzle, free forever. Unlock the full library with a single purchase — no subscription, no conditions. ------------------------ WHAT YOU GET · Daily puzzle — always free · 5 free puzzles across Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert · 620 further puzzles unlocked with one purchase · More puzzles added regularly at no extra cost · Four constraint types — every solve feels different · Halo constraints — a mechanic unique to Vidimus · Three-tier hints — gentle nudge to full reveal · Candidate notes for advanced solving · Solve timer and daily streak tracking · Color vision modes and Dynamic Type · VoiceOver and Reduce Motion support WHAT YOU WON'T FIND · Ads · Subscriptions · Countdown timers, lives or energy systems ------------------------ One purchase. Full library. Forever.
Thread and Beads
A cozy puzzle game where you link colorful beads to create satisfying chains and achieve goals. Enjoy a low-stress, gentle strategy experience designed for quick sessions or longer play.
- Link colorful beads
- Plan satisfying chains
- Complete strategic goals
- Earn coins
- Low-stress puzzle experience
- Zen Mode for calmer play
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Thread & Beads is a cozy puzzle game about linking colorful beads, planning satisfying chains, and finding a gentle flow. Draw longer chains to earn bigger rewards, complete goals with thoughtful moves, and enjoy a low-stress puzzle experience that feels relaxing without being dull. Whether you want a quick round or a calmer stretch of play, Thread & Beads is designed to be easy to pick up and satisfying to return to. Features: Link colorful beads into satisfying chains Complete goals with thoughtful, strategic play Earn coins as you play Enjoy a cozy, low-stress puzzle experience Play Zen Mode when you want an even calmer pace Settle into short sessions or linger a little longer Thread & Beads is a handmade, casual game built with care for players who love cozy games, gentle strategy, and that lovely little “just one more round” feeling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Vidimus at none against Thread and Beads's shown. Vidimus also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Vidimus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Thread and Beads sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vidimus against 5.0 for Thread and Beads. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Vidimus ships an update every 9 days, Thread and Beads every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vidimus | Thread and Beads |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magnetar Group Limited | Tea Stained House LLC |
In-app purchases
Vidimus
- Vidimus Archive Unlock$5.99
Thread and Beads
- 1,000 Coins$0.99
- 2,500 Coins$1.99
- Remove Banner Ads$2.99
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- 10,000 coins$4.99









