Threes!+ vs Nekograms+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Number sliding puzzle mechanics
- Endless challenge
- Charming characters
- Heart-warming soundtrack
- Complete experience, no IAP
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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.
Nekograms+
Guide adorable cats to sleep by solving unique puzzles that combine nonogram and sliding mechanics. Collect stars by completing levels efficiently and explore different game modes, including daily challenges and an endless mode.
- Guide cats to sleep
- Nonogram and sliding puzzle mechanics
- Collect all stars
- Daily puzzle mode
- Endless mode
- 160 levels across 4 worlds
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FALL 2026 UPDATE It's time to celebrate the arrival of Fall with three seasonal events over the next three months: Mushroom Forest Event (September) - Watch Autumn leaves fall on your daily stroll through the Mushroom Forest. - Earn the 'Autumn Leaves' achievement by playing a Daily Puzzle during this event. Spooksville Event (October) - Ghostly cats haunt a spooky graveyard - Earn the 'Candy Collector' achievement by collecting all the candy hidden throughout the game - Earn the 'Goosebumps' achievement by playing a Daily Puzzle during this event Harvest Feast Event (November) - Gather around the table for the Harvest Feast – a time for reflection and giving thanks - Earn the 'Pumpkin Pie' achievement by playing a Daily Puzzle during this event Earn the seasonal 'Fall Badge' achievement by playing a Daily Puzzle during each Fall event — Help all the cats get to sleep in this adorable puzzle game. Featuring novel mechanics based on nonograms and sliding puzzles. Nekograms is easy to learn but does get challenging! GET THE CATS TO SLEEP Cats only sleep on cushions. Complete a level by helping all the cats get to sleep. SOLVE THE DAILY PUZZLES Play a new puzzle every day and meet the cat of the day! Start with the Warm-up Puzzles, play the Daily Puzzle, and try your hand at the Daily Challenge. COLLECT ALL THE STARS Earn stars by completing levels in the fewest number of moves. Achieve 3 stars in every level. ENDLESS MODE Enjoy endless gameplay in Endless Mode and ascend through different states of cat consciousness. FEATURES - Original puzzle mechanics - Daily Puzzles Mode - 160 levels over 4 unique worlds - Over 15 different cat breeds - Original soundtrack - Endless Mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Threes!+ at free against Nekograms+'s paid. Nekograms+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 51 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nekograms+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 196 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Threes!+'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Nekograms+'s.
Threes!+ ships an update every 51 months, Nekograms+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Threes!+ | Nekograms+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (196 ratings) | 4.5 (120 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | 84.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 196 — better | 120 |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 572 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sirvo LLC | Hungry Sky Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Threes!+
Nekograms+
User reviews
Threes!+
From 196 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Nekograms+
From 120 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😻 Cute and adorable design
- 🧠 Challenging yet relaxing puzzles
- 😌 Stress-free gameplay experience
- ✨ Clean and pleasing user interface
- 🚫 Ad-free experience
Room to improve
- 📈 Repetitive level design
- 🤔 Too hard for some players
- ⏳ Limited moves can be restrictive
- 😕 Lack of hints or solutions
- 📉 Gets boring quickly for some
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)
Nekograms+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Blank screen on startup
- Black screen on launch
- Portrait mode only
Requested features
15 requests- More levels needed
- Add more real levels
- Unlock cat skins for different rounds
- Add a clue or help feature
- Add a restart button on the main game screen
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- Add daily puzzle challenges
- Add hidden achievements
- More aspects to the game (e.g., blankets to go over cats)
- Breeding feature for exotic cats and kittens
- Difficulty setting
- Tutorial for new players
- Customize cats and decorate maps
- Add bonus levels without credits
- Cafe customization and interaction with cats
- More levels in endless mode
In-app purchases
Threes!+
No in-app purchases
Nekograms+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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