# 3 Circles vs Word Shapes Puzzles

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 3 Circles at 323 against Word Shapes Puzzles's 30. 3 Circles also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3 Circles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Word Shapes Puzzles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 3 Circles against 4.5 for Word Shapes Puzzles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 Circles has 323 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of 3 Circles's written reviews are positive against 100% of Word Shapes Puzzles's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3 Circles | Word Shapes Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-circles/id1050441014/reviews)** | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-shapes-puzzles/id6504929802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **323** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maribou Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371097622) | [Alnima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754374524) |

## 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


### Word Shapes Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-shapes-puzzles/id6504929802)

Connect hexagonal letter tiles to form words and solve unique puzzles. This game offers hundreds of challenges, supports multiple languages, and can be played offline. Enhance your vocabulary and cognitive skills with this family-friendly word-making adventure.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique puzzles, Multilingual support (EN, ES, FR, DE, RU), Offline play capability, Vocabulary and cognitive skill enhancement, Family-friendly gameplay, Hexagonal tile connection mechanic

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRONZE | $2.99 | one-time |
| SILVER | $7.99 | one-time |
| GOLD | $19.99 | one-time |
| PLATINUM | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3 Circles free?

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

### Is Word Shapes Puzzles free?

Word Shapes Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 3 Circles or Word Shapes Puzzles?

3 Circles is rated higher. 3 Circles averages 4.5 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Word Shapes Puzzles averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do 3 Circles or Word Shapes Puzzles have ads?

Neither 3 Circles nor Word Shapes Puzzles shows ads.

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