Comparison

Threes!+ vs TIME LOCKER+

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

TIME LOCKER+

Control the flow of time in this minimalist shooter. Slow down or speed up time with a single touch to evade enemies and enhance your abilities. Survive relentless waves of diverse foes in a race against a persistent threat.

Highlights
  • Control time speed with movement
  • Minimalist shooter gameplay
  • Diverse enemy types
  • Character and equipment enhancement
  • High score pursuit
Features
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"Freezes Time When You Stop Moving" You can control the speed of time with only one finger! Move slowly, and time slows down. Move quickly, and it speeds up. But the looming darkness behind you never stops. You must keep going — sometimes with calm precision, sometimes with bold aggression. Time Locker is a minimalist shooter. Many foes will attack you, including animals, mammoths, soldiers, and even a giant T-Rex. But you have one great advantage. Control the speed of time and enhance your character and equipment without limit to get a high score. [ Features of the Apple Arcade Version ] - Special characters only available in the Arcade version - New enemies will appear - Some weapons have been enhanced - Redesigned game difficulty

Screenshots

Threes!+4 screens
TIME LOCKER+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TIME LOCKER+ at 4.9 against Threes!+'s 4.1. TIME LOCKER+ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 51 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 62%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

TIME LOCKER+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TIME LOCKER+ has 1.8K ratings behind it against 196, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Threes!+'s written reviews are positive against 88% of TIME LOCKER+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threes!+ ships an update every 51 months, TIME LOCKER+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Threes!+ versus TIME LOCKER+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrees!+TIME LOCKER+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (196 ratings)4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1961.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB51 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSirvo LLCsotaro otsuka

Customer experience

Threes!+

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

TIME LOCKER+

All ratings1,808 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.3%

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

TIME LOCKER+

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth and satisfying controls
  • 💡 Unique time-based mechanics
  • 🎨 Appealing visual style
  • 🕹️ Challenging but not too difficult

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔁 Temporary character/weapon unlocks
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing enemies due to visual effects
  • 🎮 Lack of controller support

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)

TIME LOCKER+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or fails to launch
  • Saved progress/records being lost
  • Issues with in-app purchases and unlocks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Permanent character/weapon unlocks
  • Customizable visual effects
  • Controller support
  • More game modes and content

In-app purchases

None

Threes!+

No in-app purchases

None

TIME LOCKER+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Threes!+ free?
Threes!+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TIME LOCKER+ free?
TIME LOCKER+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Threes!+ or TIME LOCKER+?
TIME LOCKER+ is rated higher. Threes!+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while TIME LOCKER+ averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Threes!+ or TIME LOCKER+ have ads?
Neither Threes!+ nor TIME LOCKER+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Threes!+ or TIME LOCKER+?
Threes!+ ships an update every 51 months, and TIME LOCKER+ every 2 months. Most recently, Threes!+ was updated on October 8, 2026 and TIME LOCKER+ on October 11, 2026.

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