Thread vs Sixer
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.
Sixer
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Thread ships an update every 2 months, Sixer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thread | Sixer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jesse Snyder | Nicholas Coleman |
In-app purchases
Thread
- Thread: A Quiet Puzzle$2.99
Sixer
- Parlor Premium$5.99









