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.
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.
Match 3 Puzzle
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Thread and Beads | Match 3 Puzzle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tea Stained House LLC | Anastassiya Shugaley |
In-app purchases
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
Match 3 Puzzle
- 1,000 Coins$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- 5,000 Coins$3.99
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- 12,000 Coins$7.99
Questions
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