Comparison

Vidimus vs Thread and Beads

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Link colorful beads
  • Plan satisfying chains
  • Complete strategic goals
  • Earn coins
  • Low-stress puzzle experience
  • Zen Mode for calmer play
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Vidimus4 screens
Thread and Beads4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vidimus versus Thread and Beads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidimusThread and Beads
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnetar Group LimitedTea Stained House LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vidimus

One-time1
  • Vidimus Archive Unlock$5.99
4 purchases

Thread and Beads

One-time4
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • 2,500 Coins$1.99
  • Remove Banner Ads$2.99
Show 1 more
  • 10,000 coins$4.99

Questions

Is Vidimus free?
Vidimus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thread and Beads free?
Thread and Beads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vidimus or Thread and Beads?
Vidimus and Thread and Beads are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Vidimus or Thread and Beads have ads?
Thread and Beads shows ads; Vidimus does not.
Which is updated more often, Vidimus or Thread and Beads?
Vidimus ships an update every 9 days, and Thread and Beads every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vidimus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Thread and Beads on September 30, 2026.

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