# Threesquare vs Color Combo Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Combo Challenge at none against Threesquare's 10. Color Combo Challenge also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threesquare sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Color Combo Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Threesquare against 4.8 for Color Combo Challenge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 76 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Threesquare's written reviews are positive against 87% of Color Combo Challenge's.

Threesquare ships an update every 3 months, Color Combo Challenge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threesquare | Color Combo Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threesquare/id1138067539/reviews) | **[4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-combo-challenge/id1305109761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tether Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/961843822) | [Human Soft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470879831) |

## What reviewers say

### Threesquare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threesquare/id1138067539)

Engage in a fast-paced puzzle game by combining numbers to achieve high scores. Slide tiles strategically to match numbers and avoid locking the board. Compete in real cash tournaments for exciting rewards.

**Highlights:** Combine numbers to score points, Slide tiles to match, High score challenges, Real cash tournaments, Fast-paced gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 7-Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Energy 30-days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 30-Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Energy | $8.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🧠 Good for the mind
- 💰 Chance to win money
- 💡 Addictive gameplay
- ✨ Unique gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Concerns about fairness in cash games
- 🤔 Difficulty understanding the game
- 📉 Payouts could be better
- ⚠️ Issues with cash tournaments availability
- 🚫 Music dimming/stopping

**Reported bugs**

- App crashed and lost money
- Account retrieval issues (new player)
- Game doesn't load sometimes, leading to lost entry
- Pro tournaments unavailable in some areas
- Opponent found after playing

**Requested features**

- Bring back cash tournaments
- Undo button for last move
- Practice sandbox mode
- Solo (vs AI) mode
- Option to play against yourself with a timer


### Color Combo Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-combo-challenge/id1305109761)

Merge colorful blocks to achieve high scores before time runs out. Compete with friends and players worldwide on global leaderboards. Master this fast-paced puzzle game for thrilling strategic challenges.

**Highlights:** Merge color blocks, Timed gameplay, Global leaderboards, Challenge friends, Strategic puzzle mechanics, Play for free or cash

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threesquare free?

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

### Is Color Combo Challenge free?

Color Combo Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Threesquare or Color Combo Challenge?

Color Combo Challenge is rated higher. Threesquare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Color Combo Challenge averages 4.8 from 76 ratings.

### Do Threesquare or Color Combo Challenge have ads?

Both Threesquare and Color Combo Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threesquare or Color Combo Challenge?

Threesquare ships an update every 3 months, and Color Combo Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, Threesquare was updated on October 24, 2026 and Color Combo Challenge on October 23, 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.*