Thread vs Pathzzle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thread
A serene logic puzzle game where you sort colored dots and connect pipe segments to trace a path. Enjoy procedurally generated challenges with no timers or pressure, designed for a calming experience.
- Sort colored dots
- Connect pipe segments
- Procedurally generated puzzles
- No timer or pressure
- Ambient soundtrack
- Haptic feedback
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Thread is a quiet logic puzzle for people who need a moment. Sort colored dots into matching rows. Rotate and connect pipe segments to form a path through the board. When everything lines up, trace the thread from one end to the other — and feel it click. No timer. No lives. No pressure. Just a puzzle waiting to be solved. WHAT MAKES THREAD DIFFERENT · Two puzzles in one: sort the colors and connect the thread simultaneously · Every puzzle is procedurally generated — infinite variety, always solvable · Swap any dot with any other, or long-hold to rotate pipe pieces · Anchored dots that won't move. Weighted dots that inch forward one step at a time. · A swap limit that gets tighter as you progress — efficiency matters DESIGNED FOR CALM · No ads. No notifications. No streaks. No manipulative mechanics. · Seven handcrafted color palettes inspired by the Pacific Northwest · Original ambient soundtrack composed for the game · Haptics that build to a satisfying crescendo as you trace the final thread · Badges and stats that quietly reward how you play UNLOCK EVERYTHING ONCE The first two tiers are free. One purchase unlocks all current and future content — no subscription, no consumables. Thread is made by Petrichor Games, an independent studio in the Pacific Northwest.
Pathzzle
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Trace the one path that connects Start to Goal. Read the number clues, follow the logic, and unwind one puzzle at a time. Download Pathzzle and solve your first path in seconds. Pathzzle is a relaxing logic puzzle. You get a grid, a set of row and column clues, and one job: trace the single connected path that links Start (S) to Goal (G). The numbers tell you how many cells the path uses in each row and column, so every move is pure logic. Easy to learn, deeply satisfying to master. HOW TO PLAY - The numbers on each row and column tell you how many cells the path uses there. - Tap adjacent cells to extend your path from S to G. - Clues turn green when a line is exactly right, red when it has too many. - Solve every line, connect the path, and win. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - A calm brain workout for your commute, your coffee break, or winding down at night. - No timer, no pressure. Just you and the logic. - Sharpen your focus and train your brain, one path at a time. FEATURES - A fresh take on logic puzzles: number clues meet path finding. - 5 difficulty levels, from Easy to Extreme. - Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles, with new ones added regularly. - Handy tools: hints, reset, freeze a checkpoint, and pencil draft notes. - Auto-cross marks the cells the path cannot use, so you can focus on the logic. - Clean light and dark themes. - Sound effects and haptics you can switch on or off. - Play offline, anywhere, anytime. No internet needed. DAILY CHALLENGE - A brand new path puzzle every single day. - Build your day streak by solving the daily challenge on time. - Complete every day in a month to earn that month's medal. - Collect all 12 monthly medals across the year. Trace your first path today. Free to play, with an optional one-time purchase to remove ads. Questions or ideas? We read every message: dusanter.jerome@gmail.com Privacy policy: https://nonogrampath.jeromedusanter.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Thread at none against Pathzzle's shown. Thread also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pathzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thread | Pathzzle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jesse Snyder | Jerome Dusanter |
In-app purchases
Thread
- Thread: A Quiet Puzzle$2.99
Pathzzle
- Remove Ads (One-Time Purchase)$9.99









