# 3 Circles vs 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge

The clearest difference is ads: 3 Circles at none against 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge's shown. 3 Circles also leads on ratings volume (323 vs 5) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3 Circles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

1 Pic 3 Words Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 Circles has 323 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of 3 Circles's written reviews are positive against 100% of 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3 Circles | 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-circles/id1050441014/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-pic-3-words-challenge/id1659867049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maribou Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371097622) | [Hoby Labs SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681093268) |

## What reviewers say

### 3 Circles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-circles/id1050441014)

This game challenges you to find three words that connect a set of images. Zoom in on photos for clues and solve puzzles. It's a fun and addictive brainteaser with less typing and more visual association.

**Highlights:** Find words using photos, Solve picture association puzzles, Zoom in on images for clues, Multiple language support, Addictive brainteaser gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Challenging and makes you think
- 🧠 Exercises the brain
- 🤓 Interesting concept
- 🕰️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Hints are too expensive
- 🤔 Some clues/pictures are confusing
- 🇺🇸 Uses American terminology

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect plural answers
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and words
- Improve hint system


### 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-pic-3-words-challenge/id1659867049)

Guess three words that are common to a single image. This game offers endless puzzles from easy to challenging, with new levels added regularly. Enjoy pure, instant fun with simple, addictive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Guess 3 common words from an image, Countless puzzles, New puzzles added continuously, No registration required, Simple and addictive gameplay, Play in two languages

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 350 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Timed Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins + No Ads 3 Months | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 1 month | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 3 months | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 6 months | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Coins | $36.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3 Circles free?

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

### Is 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge free?

1 Pic 3 Words Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 3 Circles or 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge?

1 Pic 3 Words Challenge is rated higher. 3 Circles averages 4.5 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do 3 Circles or 1 Pic 3 Words Challenge have ads?

1 Pic 3 Words Challenge shows ads; 3 Circles does not.

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