# Summation vs 3playerDown

The clearest difference is rating: 3playerDown at 5.0 against Summation's 4.2. 3playerDown also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Summation's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Summation sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 3playerDown asks for nothing beyond the download.

3playerDown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summation has 58 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summation | 3playerDown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summation/id1219879009/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3playerdown/id6450627583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 110 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemon Jam Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/884737211) | [peter baeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/480984136) |

## What reviewers say

### Summation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summation/id1219879009)

Engage your brain with a minimalistic math puzzle game. Rearrange numbers to solve increasingly challenging levels. Explore new themes and enjoy endless gameplay.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic math puzzle gameplay, Rearrange numbers to solve puzzles, Endless levels for infinite play, Unlockable game themes, Brain workout challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Engaging puzzle mechanics with unique crossword-style addition gameplay
- 😌 Relaxing and calming experience without timers or move counters
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design with clean aesthetic
- 🎵 Pleasant soundtrack and sound design
- 📈 Good difficulty progression that challenges without frustrating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive full-screen video advertisements
- 💰 Ads persist even after paying for ad-free version
- 🔄 Ads interrupt gameplay and timer continues during Challenge Mode
- 🛑 Frequent app crashes and freezes, often related to ads
- 🔗 App Store opens unexpectedly multiple times during gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Hint button freezes game and requires reinstall to fix
- Game crashes at specific levels (e.g., level 102)
- App crashes immediately upon opening with blue dot indicator
- Full-screen ads cannot be closed and trap users
- Game gets stuck in landscape mode after full-page ad

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for nighttime playing
- Multiplication puzzle variant
- Increased difficulty progression beyond level 100
- More varied puzzle structures and mechanics
- Ability to purchase larger quantities of hints at once


### 3playerDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3playerdown/id6450627583)

Control three characters simultaneously in this stylish puzzle game. Navigate treacherous worlds, solve tricky puzzles using unique mechanics like teleporters and gravity, and enjoy a haunting soundtrack across 100 levels.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous player control, Unique game mechanics (teleporters, elevators, gravity), 100 challenging levels, 6 distinct worlds to explore, Visually stunning art, Haunting soundtrack

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Summation free?

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

### Is 3playerDown free?

3playerDown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Summation or 3playerDown?

3playerDown is rated higher. Summation averages 4.2 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while 3playerDown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Summation or 3playerDown have ads?

Neither Summation nor 3playerDown shows ads.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*