Comparison

Thread vs 1 More Swing

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Sort colored dots
  • Connect pipe segments
  • Procedurally generated puzzles
  • No timer or pressure
  • Ambient soundtrack
  • Haptic feedback
Features
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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.

About

1 More Swing

Features
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One button. One perfect swing. How far can you fling? 1 More Swing is a fast, one-touch arcade game about timing. Grab an anchor, swing, and release at the right moment to launch yourself across the sky. Chain swings and skip anchors to build a bigger multiplier — then bank your points before you fall. ■ A NEW DAILY CHALLENGE, EVERY DAY Everyone plays the exact same course each day. Post your score to the global leaderboard and see how you stack up. Come back daily to build your streak and earn bonus rewards. ■ EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER One tap to grab, release to fly. Simple controls, deep skill ceiling — every point is banked or lost on your next move. ■ 80+ THEMES TO UNLOCK Earn coins as you play and unlock a huge range of looks — from Deep Space and Liftoff to Synthwave, Cyberpunk, Kawaii Pastel, and more. Or grab your favorites instantly as a one-time purchase. ■ FREE TO PLAY No account, no signup. Jump straight in. Time it right. Just one more swing.

Screenshots

Thread4 screens
1 More Swing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Thread at none against 1 More Swing's shown. 1 More Swing's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 1 More Swing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thread ships an update every 2 months, 1 More Swing daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Thread versus 1 More Swing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThread1 More Swing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJesse SnyderCiel Labs LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Thread

One-time1
  • Thread: A Quiet Puzzle$2.99
10 purchases

1 More Swing

One-time10
  • Synthwave Theme$0.99
  • Summer Beach Theme$0.99
  • Thunderstorm Theme$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Unicorn Theme$0.99
  • Vanguard Theme$0.99
  • Vaporwave Theme$0.99
  • Velocity Theme$0.99
  • Winter Frost Theme$0.99
  • Y2K Glitch Theme$0.99
  • Fireworks Theme$0.99

Questions

Is Thread free?
Thread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 1 More Swing free?
1 More Swing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thread or 1 More Swing have ads?
1 More Swing shows ads; Thread does not.
Which is updated more often, Thread or 1 More Swing?
Thread ships an update every 2 months, and 1 More Swing daily. Most recently, Thread was updated on October 31, 2026 and 1 More Swing on October 31, 2026.

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