Comparison

Thread and Beads vs Match 3 Puzzle

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

Head to head
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.

About

Match 3 Puzzle

Features
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Candy Swap is a sweet, colorful match-3 puzzle packed with hundreds of tasty levels. Swap candies, match 3 or more and watch them blast in a shower of sugar! Easy to learn, hard to put down. Plan clever moves, chain combos and clear every board before you run out of moves. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Hundreds of hand-crafted levels, from cozy easy to brain-teasing hard - Powerful boosters: undo, hint and shuffle to save tricky boards - Satisfying blasts, combos and sweet special candies FEATURES - Spin the Wheel of Luck for free rewards - Collect your Daily Bonus every single day - Play fully offline, anywhere, anytime - Bright, adorable candy world with juicy effects - Free to play with optional boosters No sign-up, no account needed. Just tap, swap and match! Ready for a sweet challenge? Download Candy Swap and start matching now!

Screenshots

Thread and Beads4 screens
Match 3 Puzzle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Match 3 Puzzle at 13.0 against Thread and Beads's 17.0. On price, ads, 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. Thread and Beads sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Match 3 Puzzle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Thread and Beads versus Match 3 Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThread and BeadsMatch 3 Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTea Stained House LLCAnastassiya Shugaley

In-app purchases

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
4 purchases

Match 3 Puzzle

One-time4
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 5,000 Coins$3.99
Show 1 more
  • 12,000 Coins$7.99

Questions

Is Thread and Beads free?
Thread and Beads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match 3 Puzzle free?
Match 3 Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thread and Beads or Match 3 Puzzle have ads?
Both Thread and Beads and Match 3 Puzzle show ads.

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