# Threes! Freeplay — The original number slider

> Original number slider puzzle game with endless challenge and cute characters. (iPhone/iPad app by Sirvo LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes-freeplay/id976851174 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sirvo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410629617)
- Category: Games, Education, Card, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 624 App Store ratings · 223 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 3 more
- Released: 2015-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes-freeplay/id976851174/reviews.md

## What is Threes! Freeplay?

Threes is a tiny puzzle that grows on you. This is the ad-supported version.

³ Apple Game of the Year 2014!!
³ Apple Design Award 2014 Winner

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“You might as well delete Candy Crush Saga now.” ~ Pocket Gamer

“It's surprisingly adorable, for a game starring numbers.” ~ Joystiq

“It’s the kind of game that embosses the rules on your brain within 30 seconds, but then compels you to spend the next two hours playing.” ~ Pocket Tactics

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Explore our little game’s deep challenge and grow your mind beyond imagination. Optimized for iOS8 and human brains. Universal app for iPhone and iPads.

³ Endless challenge from one simple game mode
³ An endearing cast of characters
³ A heart-warming soundtrack
³ No IAP - Threes is a complete experience the moment you download it

Honorably mentioned for Excellence in Design by the Independent Games Festival.

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From the makers of PUZZLEJUICE:
³ Designed by Asher Vollmer 
³ Illustrated by Greg Wohlwend (Ridiculous Fishing, Hundreds) 
³ Scored by Jimmy Hinson (Black Ops 2, Mass Effect 2)
³ Optimized by Hidden Variable (Bag It!, Tic Tactics)

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Threes grows with you and you’ll grow with Threes.

## Key features

- Number sliding puzzle
- Endless challenge
- Endearing characters
- Heart-warming soundtrack
- Complete experience

## What do users think of Threes! Freeplay?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Cute and charming design
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🎶 Enjoyable background music
- 👍 Opt-in ad system allows for free play
- 🎮 Smooth and responsive controls

**Cons**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play
- 💰 Expensive paid version
- 🛑 Limited free plays before ads required
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ads not properly crediting free plays
- Freezing or crashing when watching ads

**Most requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Ability to disable background music
- More levels or difficulty modes
- Multiplayer or social features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 223)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes-freeplay/id976851174/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 30 Sekunden Spiel

*2026-08-03*

„Spiel“ bzw das Tutorial endet nach 30 Sekunden an der Stelle: Nutze die Wände, um 1&2 zu kombinieren. Danach geht es  nicht weiter.

### 5/5 — Threes!

*2026-07-22*

This is a perfect game. I’ve been playing for seven years and it still hasn’t grown old. Please buy.

### 2/5 — Don’t recommend sound

*2026-07-08, version 3.3*

I downloaded this game and I had sound on and I kept hearing noises that where very annoying if you use sound don’t recommend it

### 1/5 — Two random

*2026-07-03, version 3.3*

The game has promised it’s kind of like 2048 2048 is too rigid, and therefore two systematically defeated
The problem with three is that it’s two random it’s the opposite extreme.  Natalie, do you have a random one two or three? You also have a random column That the tile will appear but then also as you play you’ll get more random members like 12 and 24 and 48 and those are supposed to be rewards but They appear next to tiles that you can’t add them to like threes or sixes so it’s more about punishment than a reward
So the problem is the game decays into random choices that you don’t really have control over

### 1/5 — Deleted

*2026-03-13*

Played the 10 free games. Went to purchase play without ads, but unfortunately the button isn’t working. I’ve deleted the app.

### 4/5 — Free the only ads are to game +3 plays wait a minute three I wonder why it’s three  unrelated

*2026-02-05*

Not easy you have been warned I bet it is nice to have the paid version though still just as hard also, I can’t get past 98 but it’s fun although you deleted and reinstall it, you start with only three when when you start playing it when you first download you start 16 is that a bug or is that a feature so if you delete the game you be punished I don’t know anyway great game. The only reason it’s not five is because there is a better version, so yeah but the ads are not forced so you’re gonna have to wash them eventually when you run out plays. here’s a pro tip. If you watch 200 ads you could probably go entire 600 games or over about watching an ad is guaranteed.

### 5/5 — It lives up to its description

*2026-01-22*

Believe it or not, this game inspired ‘2048’, which became an Internet phenomenon. Unlike 2048, however, this game has a number of differences: cards as opposed to tiles, 3 and 6 cards instead of 2 and 4 tiles, etc. But these differences are what make Threes unique and fun to play.
The simplicity and design of this beautiful game (like the personalities of the cards) was what it an Apple Design Award in 2014, And it doesn’t matter if you play the free or full version; they’re the same, it’s just that this version has ads.
But be warned: the saying of ‘easy to learn, hard to master’ truly applies to this game. Behind the cute façade is a surprisingly strategic game, and it keeps you coming back for more.
Three words for a 3-based game: simple, complex, beautiful.

### 2/5 — Werbung mehr als penetrant

*2025-08-20*

Das Spiel ist gut, aber aus der Werbung kommt man anscheinend nur heraus, wenn man das dort beworbene Spiel auch lädt. Geht’s noch?? Das ist für mich deutlich zu übergriffig.

### 5/5 — Threes review

*2025-04-22*

The best ever game without a doubt full stop.

### 3/5 — Just ok

*2025-02-03, version 3.1.2*

I can't use apple pen to sign name for score

## Frequently asked questions about Threes! Freeplay

### What is Threes! Freeplay?

Threes! Freeplay is an ad-supported version of a number-sliding puzzle game. It challenges players to combine numbers on a grid to achieve higher scores. The game is designed to be simple to learn but offers deep strategic challenge.

### What are the key features of Threes! Freeplay?

Key features include an endless challenge from a single game mode, an endearing cast of characters, and a heartwarming soundtrack. The game is designed to be a complete experience without any in-app purchases.

### Is Threes! Freeplay free to play?

Yes, Threes! Freeplay is free to play. It is an ad-supported version of the game, meaning it displays advertisements. However, it does not have any in-app purchases and offers a complete experience upon download.

### What devices is Threes! Freeplay compatible with?

The game is optimized for iOS8 and is a universal app, meaning it is compatible with both iPhone and iPads. It is designed for human brains, suggesting an intuitive and accessible gameplay experience.

### What is the main goal of Threes! Freeplay?

The main goal is to achieve the highest score possible by sliding and combining numbers on the game board. Players must strategically match numbers to clear space and create opportunities for higher value combinations, growing their score and their mind.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2025-06-03

+ Added a "Last Score" leaderboard
+ Fixed submitting high scores to Game Center

### 3.1.2 — 2024-09-13

Fixed issues with delivering ads.

### 3.0 — 2021-02-28

~ v3.0 ~
³ Game now boots with a black screen in order to not blind our dark mode users
³ Fixed issue with submitting GameCenter scores
³ Fixed issue with status bar on iOS 14

We don't feel comfortable interrupting your game experience to ask for reviews, but if you are feeling generous with your time please take a moment and let us know what you think of the game ^__^

Thank you for playing!

### 1.3.192 — 2021-01-31

~ v1.3.192 ~
³ Replaced broken ad system with IronSource so that you can actually earn plays again.
³ Fixed status bar blocking the exit button on ads on phones with notches

We don't feel comfortable interrupting your game experience to ask for reviews, but if you are feeling generous with your time please take a moment and let us know what you think of the game ^__^

Thank you for playing!

### 1.3.96 — 2021-01-22

~ v1.3.96 ~
³ Replaced broken ad system with IronSource so that you can actually earn plays again.

We don't feel comfortable interrupting your game experience to ask for reviews, but if you are feeling generous with your time please take a moment and let us know what you think of the game ^__^

Thank you for playing!

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