Comparison

Threes!+ vs Farmside

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Threes!+

A captivating number-sliding puzzle game that offers endless challenge and a unique experience. Discover charming characters and an engaging soundtrack in this complete, ad-free adventure.

Highlights
  • Number sliding puzzle mechanics
  • Endless challenge
  • Charming characters
  • Heart-warming soundtrack
  • Complete experience, no IAP
Features
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Threes is tiny puzzle that grows on you. This is the Apple Arcade version. ³ Apple Game of the Year 2014!!* ³ Apple Design Award 2014 Winner* ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ “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 ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ 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.* ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ 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) ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Threes grows with you and you’ll grow with Threes. * Recognition for original 2014 version.

About

Farmside

Cultivate a seaside farm, growing crops, raising animals, and crafting unique recipes. Decorate your farm and avatar with hundreds of unlockable items. Expand your land and fulfill orders from townsfolk.

Highlights
  • Plant crops and harvest produce
  • Raise farm animals
  • Craft recipes from farm goods
  • Decorate farm and avatar
  • Expand farm land
  • Fulfill town orders
Features
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******Build your dream farm!****** * Place plots, plant crops, harvest, and repeat * Build beautiful orchards filled with your favorite fruit trees * Raise chickens, cows, and other animals who produce agricultural products * Use the produce from crops, orchards, and animals to craft and cook unique recipes! * Fill orders from townsfolk * Buy seeds from Dunn’s seed stand ******Decorate!****** * Everything on the farm can be placed freely and they all have their own characteristics, such as fences that will stop chickens from running around, street lights that automatically light up the farm at night, and pavement that provides safe walkway for your avatar. * Change the color your barn, house, and other key farm locations with decals * Customize and dress your avatar! * Unlock hundreds of unique decorations as you complete quests and level up ******Expand!****** * Start with a quaint farm by the beach, and expand into the island interior

Screenshots

Threes!+4 screens
Farmside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Farmside at every 5 weeks against Threes!+'s every 51 months. Farmside also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Threes!+'s advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 54%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Threes!+ against 4.0 for Farmside. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 196 and 302 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Threes!+'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Farmside's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threes!+ ships an update every 51 months, Farmside every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Threes!+ versus Farmside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrees!+Farmside
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (196 ratings) — better4.0 (302 ratings)
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews — better53.5% of reviews
Number of ratings196302 — better
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB652 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSirvo LLCTeam17 USA

Customer experience

Threes!+

All ratings196 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral9.7%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral15.0%
Negative22.8%

Farmside

All ratings302 ratings
Positive71.5%
Neutral12.6%
Negative15.9%
Written reviews1,071 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral14.8%
Negative31.7%

User reviews

Threes!+

From 196 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics
  • 🎵 Beautiful soundtrack and aesthetics
  • 😊 Cozy and relaxing gaming experience
  • ⏱️ Perfect for short gaming sessions
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating and challenging

Room to improve

  • 🎲 Heavy reliance on luck/RNG over strategy
  • 🔊 Annoying and creepy sound effects/voices
  • 🔋 Significant battery drain
  • ⏳ Slow score calculation after games
  • 😤 Aggressive tile distribution algorithm

Farmside

From 302 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 🌱 Satisfying farming experience
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 💎 Charming visuals and animations
  • 🔓 No microtransactions or ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🧱 Limited storage space in barn
  • ⏱️ Slow water refill rate
  • 🤖 Repetitive quests and tasks

Bugs and requests

Threes!+

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Game Center leaderboards don't update properly
  • High scores not reflecting in rankings
  • App freezes every 3-4 games on iPad
  • Game doesn't load in Slide Over mode
  • Severe lag on iOS 26 devices
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  • Tile combination not working correctly (1s and 2s)
  • Game Center achievements not syncing
  • UI text misaligned on iPhone 12 Pro
  • Reachability feature interferes with swiping
  • Forced Game Center sign-in prompts appear every game

Requested features

12 requests
  • Game Center leaderboard sync fix
  • Undo/rewind functionality
  • Option to choose original soundtrack
  • Controller support (Backbone compatibility)
  • Ability to disable sharing prompts
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  • Skip score calculation animation
  • Dark mode that syncs with device settings
  • Better tutorial/instructions for new players
  • Language support for Traditional Chinese
  • Ability to disable Game Center interruptions
  • Higher score tracking accuracy
  • Separate sound effects toggle (keep music, remove voices)

Farmside

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Character getting stuck in corners
  • Inability to exit edit mode for structures
  • Visitors requesting items player cannot make
  • Disappearing resources after harvesting
  • Inconsistent save data and progress loss

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to zoom out further
  • Option to automate repetitive tasks
  • More diverse character customization
  • Expanded farm areas and decorations
  • Multiplayer co-op and community features

In-app purchases

None

Threes!+

No in-app purchases

None

Farmside

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Threes!+ free?
Threes!+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Farmside free?
Farmside is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Threes!+ or Farmside?
Threes!+ is rated higher. Threes!+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Farmside averages 4.0 from 302 ratings.
Do Threes!+ or Farmside have ads?
Neither Threes!+ nor Farmside shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Threes!+ or Farmside?
Threes!+ ships an update every 51 months, and Farmside every 5 weeks. Most recently, Threes!+ was updated on October 17, 2026 and Farmside on October 18, 2026.

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