Thread vs Shinshinka
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.
Shinshinka
This logic puzzle game challenges you to connect dots and build graphs by following specific rules. It offers a unique solution for every puzzle, exercises your mind, and provides over 15,000 puzzles with daily additions. Enjoy a relaxing experience with ambient music and play offline.
- 15,000+ handcrafted puzzles
- Daily new puzzles
- Multiple grid sizes
- Offline play
- Relaxing ambient music
- Unique solution per puzzle
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Shinshinka — The Arrow Graph Puzzle Sharpen your mind with Shinshinka, an innovative logic puzzle game that challenges the way you think. Connect the dots, follow the rules, and build the perfect graph — one arrow at a time. How it works Every puzzle is a hidden network of nodes connected by arrows. Starting from A1, each next node must be exactly one step greater — increase the letter, the number, or both by one. Fill in the missing nodes and arrows to complete the graph, making sure every tile is connected and nothing is left empty. Simple to learn. Endlessly challenging to master. Why you'll love it • Exercises logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and working memory • Every puzzle has one unique solution — no guessing, pure deduction • Over 15,000 boards and growing — new puzzles added daily • Scales in difficulty — from compact 4×4 grids to demanding 12×12 puzzles, with every size in between • Built-in tutorial walks you through every rule before your first real puzzle • Free hints when you're stuck, so you never have to give up Features • 15,000+ handcrafted puzzles with more added every day • Multiple grid sizes for every skill level • Relaxing ambient music and satisfying sound effects • Clean, minimal design that keeps the focus on the puzzle • Play offline — puzzles are cached for on-the-go solving • Suitable for all ages Shinshinka is completely free to download and play, supported by optional ads. No subscriptions, no paywalls — just pure puzzle solving. Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours, Shinshinka is the perfect mental workout. Download now and see how far your logic can take you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shinshinka at none against Thread's 1. Thread's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Shinshinka asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Thread against 5.0 for Shinshinka. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Thread ships an update every 2 months, Shinshinka every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Thread | Shinshinka |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jesse Snyder | Vector Horizon LLC |
Customer experience
Thread
Shinshinka
In-app purchases
Thread
- Thread: A Quiet Puzzle$2.99
Shinshinka
No in-app purchases









