# Color Block Out vs SpanThread

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Block Out at none against SpanThread's 1. Color Block Out also leads on ratings volume (189 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). SpanThread's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpanThread sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Color Block Out asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Color Block Out against 5.0 for SpanThread. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Block Out has 189 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Color Block Out ships an update every 4 days, SpanThread daily. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Block Out | SpanThread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-block-out-puzzle-game/id6805007486/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanthread/id6816379796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Funsmith(Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835868124) | [Hayden Fuhrer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840724376) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Block Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-block-out-puzzle-game/id6805007486)

A brain-teasing block puzzle game where you tap blocks to clear the board. Follow colors and directions to find the perfect sequence. Easy to learn but challenging to master, it offers satisfying gameplay and strategic puzzles.

**Highlights:** Tap blocks to move them, Follow colors and directions, Clear all blocks to win, Strategic level design, Satisfying animations and feedback, Gradually increasing difficulty

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpanThread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanthread/id6816379796)

A vibrant puzzle game where players untangle layered strings by strategically cutting them in the correct order. It offers a variety of game modes, from handcrafted levels to competitive matches, challenging logic and precision.

**Highlights:** 1,000 handcrafted levels, Daily Board challenges, Live Versus matches, Time Attack mode, Perfect Cuts mode, Endless mode, Unlockable themes and sounds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Block Out free?

Color Block Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SpanThread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Block Out or SpanThread?

SpanThread is rated higher. Color Block Out averages 4.9 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while SpanThread averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Color Block Out or SpanThread have ads?

Both Color Block Out and SpanThread show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Block Out or SpanThread?

Color Block Out ships an update every 4 days, and SpanThread daily. Most recently, Color Block Out was updated on November 10, 2026 and SpanThread on October 31, 2026.

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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.*