Comparison

Thread vs Sixer

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

Sixer

Features
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Sixer is a daily logic puzzle collection with six satisfying games: Crowns, Futoshiki, Tally, Trail, Ripple, and Tides. Solve a fresh set each day, then keep going in Infinite Mode. Challenge yourself with 4 difficulty modes. No account required. Features: - Six distinct logic puzzle types - Daily puzzles and Infinite Mode - Progress tracking and achievements - Clean, readable design - Optional one-time Premium upgrade to remove ads Sixer is made for puzzle people who like deduction, routine, and that spark when the board finally clicks.

Screenshots

Thread4 screens
Sixer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thread ships an update every 2 months, Sixer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thread versus Sixer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadSixer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJesse SnyderNicholas Coleman

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Thread

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

Sixer

One-time1
  • Parlor Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Thread free?
Thread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sixer free?
Sixer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thread or Sixer have ads?
Sixer shows ads; Thread does not.
Which is updated more often, Thread or Sixer?
Thread ships an update every 2 months, and Sixer weekly. Most recently, Thread was updated on October 13, 2026 and Sixer on October 7, 2026.

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