# Thread vs PhotonPath

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Thread at 15.6 against PhotonPath's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PhotonPath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thread | PhotonPath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-a-quiet-puzzle/id6774718608/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jesse Snyder](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774718610) | [Jasko Hodzic](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780306802) |

## What reviewers say

### Thread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-a-quiet-puzzle/id6774718608)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thread: A Quiet Puzzle | $2.99 | one-time |


### PhotonPath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonpath-laser-puzzle/id6793663765)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PhotonPath Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PhotonPath Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| PhotonPath Pro Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thread free?

Thread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PhotonPath free?

PhotonPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Thread or PhotonPath have ads?

Neither Thread nor PhotonPath shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*