# Color Match vs Tidy Threads

The clearest difference is rating: Color Match at 5.0 against Tidy Threads's 3.0. Tidy Threads's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Match sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tidy Threads sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Color Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tidy Threads has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Color Match ships an update every 39 months, Tidy Threads monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Match | Tidy Threads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-match-time-attack/id907484679/reviews)** | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidy-threads-link-to-sort/id6443777021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cody Mace](https://appshunter.io/developer/907484682) | [Muhammad Haroon Mehmood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486652095) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-match-time-attack/id907484679)

A simple yet addictive game where players tap colored squares to match a target square within a time limit. Compete for the fastest times and challenge friends.

**Highlights:** Tap colored squares to match target, Timed challenges, Compete for fastest times, Challenge friends, Simple gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock full game | $1.99 | one-time |


### Tidy Threads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tidy-threads-link-to-sort/id6443777021)

A relaxing puzzle game where you link threads of the same color and sort dice onto matching threads. Solve increasingly tricky levels to achieve peace of mind and unlock new puzzle packs.

**Highlights:** Hybrid gameplay: dice sorting, thread linking, logic puzzles, Visually soothing experience with bright colors, Hundreds of hand-crafted levels, Satisfying rewards and new puzzle packs, Playable in short or long sessions

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2k Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3k Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 20k Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Match free?

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

### Is Tidy Threads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Color Match or Tidy Threads?

Color Match is rated higher. Color Match averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tidy Threads averages 3.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Color Match or Tidy Threads have ads?

Both Color Match and Tidy Threads show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Match or Tidy Threads?

Color Match ships an update every 39 months, and Tidy Threads monthly. Most recently, Color Match was updated on June 3, 2026 and Tidy Threads on September 18, 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.*