Comparison

Quiet Threads vs Shape Fever

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

Head to head
About

Quiet Threads

Features
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Quiet Threads is a cozy grouping puzzle. Each puzzle shows sixteen words. Four of them belong together in a hidden category โ€” and there are four categories in all. Pick four words that share a theme, tap submit, and the group locks in. Four mistakes ends the round. No timer, no streak penalty, no noise โ€” just words and time to think. The name borrows the expression "common thread" โ€” the shared idea that ties a group of words together. How it plays: โ€ข Sixteen words, four hidden categories of four โ€ข Find all four groups in four mistakes or fewer โ€ข A "one away" nudge when three of your four belong but one doesn't โ€ข Difficulty pip per puzzle and a distribution bar per pack so you can pick your pace One daily puzzle per language, picked once and shared by everyone playing that day. Thirteen hand-authored themed packs at launch โ€” seven in English (Starter, Coast, Garden, Kitchen, Library, Nights, Studio) and six in French. Every puzzle is read by a human and rated for overall difficulty, so packs ramp gently rather than spiking. Two content languages: English and French, with localized words and categories โ€” not machine translations. Switch in Settings โ†’ Language; daily puzzle and packs follow your choice. Four themes โ€” Light, Paper, Dark, and Dusk. Pick one in Settings, change it whenever you like. Cozy ambient music and gentle haptics. Every sound has a tap-mute on the Home screen, no settings dive needed. No ads. No accounts. No real-money purchases. Anonymous product analytics only โ€” no IDs, no personal data, no tracking. Your stats live on this device.

About

Shape Fever

Features
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Connect with one stroke, and reshape the rhythm of the image. Use the trace of your fingertip to piece the fragments back into a whole, and savor the satisfaction of watching things change with every move. Focus on that single line and the moment the image returnsโ€”simple, intuitive touch guidance brings you quickly into the zone, helping you both relax and sharpen your observation and spatial awareness. Every stroke gives you instant feedback, as the fragments slowly fall into place and a sense of achievement builds with each step. You'll love these details: โ€” Smooth line feedback that makes every action feel responsive; โ€” Challenges paced just right, perfect for a quick break or a longer immersive session; โ€” Visuals and colors crafted for a soothing experience, making it easier to stay focused. Whether you're recharging during a short pause or seeking that feeling of completion in a quiet moment, this brings a calm and rewarding experience. Ready to start tidying up the picture with a single stroke?

Screenshots

Quiet Threads4 screens
Shape Fever4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Quiet Threads at none against Shape Fever's shown. Shape Fever's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quiet Threads ships an update monthly, Shape Fever every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Quiet Threads versus Shape Fever: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuiet ThreadsShape Fever
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size22 MB244 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurent ChouinardShycheese

In-app purchases

None

Quiet Threads

No in-app purchases

None

Shape Fever

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quiet Threads free?
Quiet Threads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shape Fever free?
Shape Fever is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quiet Threads or Shape Fever have ads?
Shape Fever shows ads; Quiet Threads does not.
Which is updated more often, Quiet Threads or Shape Fever?
Quiet Threads ships an update monthly, and Shape Fever every 8 days. Most recently, Quiet Threads was updated on November 9, 2026 and Shape Fever on October 31, 2026.

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