# Fixum vs Thread

The clearest difference is rating: Thread at 5.0 against Fixum's 4.1. Thread also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Fixum's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (36 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fixum sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Thread sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thread holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fixum has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Fixum's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thread's.

Fixum ships an update every 3 weeks, Thread every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fixum | Thread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixum/id829487130/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-a-quiet-puzzle/id6774718608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Porter](https://appshunter.io/developer/510269440) | [Jesse Snyder](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774718610) |

## What reviewers say

### Fixum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fixum/id829487130)

This addictive puzzle game challenges you to switch and spin patterned tiles to match a solution design. Explore over 1600 unique levels across 28 episodes, with daily challenges and multiplayer duels. Improve your cognitive skills while enjoying a constantly expanding puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Switch and spin patterned tiles, Match solution designs, 28 episodes with 1600+ levels, Daily challenges with rewards, Online multiplayer duels, Improve cognitive skills

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| set of 10 Timeout Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 Extra Moves Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 No-Color Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 No-Spin Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 Mismatch Second Chance Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 10 Lights-On Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| set of 2 Level Skip boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| booster to Permanently Cancel All Timers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Lives Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bulk Purchase of Selected Boosters | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🎨 Great visuals
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Restrictive time limits
- 🤯 Frustrating controls
- 🤖 Unresponsive developers

**Reported bugs**

- Spotlight mode not working
- Levels not loading properly
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect tile rotation

**Requested features**

- Undo/replay option
- Improved matchmaking for Duel mode
- More frequent level updates
- Syncing across devices
- Option to disable ads


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fixum free?

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

### Is Thread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fixum or Thread?

Thread is rated higher. Fixum averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Thread averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Fixum or Thread have ads?

Neither Fixum nor Thread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fixum or Thread?

Fixum ships an update every 3 weeks, and Thread every 2 months. Most recently, Fixum was updated on November 1, 2026 and Thread 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.*