Threes!+ vs Smash Hit+
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.
Smash Hit+
Embark on a surreal journey, breaking glass objects in a futuristic dimension. This game synchronizes gameplay with music and audio effects, offering diverse environments and realistic destruction physics. It features multiple modes for different moods, including meditation and multiplayer challenges.
- Surreal futuristic dimension
- Musically synchronized gameplay
- Realistic glass-breaking physics
- Over 50 unique rooms
- 6 different game modes
- Local multiplayer (Versus/Co-op)
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Editor’s Choice game Smash Hit is now on Apple Arcade! Take a surreal journey through an otherworldly dimension, move in harmony with sound and music and smash everything in your path! This experience requires focus, concentration, and timing to not only travel as far as you can, but also break the beautiful glass objects that stand in your way. * Smash your way through a beautiful futuristic dimension, smashing obstacles and targets in your path and experiencing the best destruction physics on mobile devices. * Musically synchronized gameplay: music and audio effects change to suit each stage, obstacles move to each new tune * Over 50 different rooms with 11 different graphic styles, and realistic glass-breaking mechanics in every stage The game contains 6 different game modes, allowing for the perfect experience for any mood * Try the Zen mode for endless meditation * Challenge yourself in the Mayhem boss challenge * Play with friends in local multiplayer in Versus or Co-op mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smash Hit+ at 4.6 against Threes!+'s 4.1. Smash Hit+ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 51 months) and review sentiment (83% 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smash Hit+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash Hit+ has 1.7K 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 83% of Smash Hit+'s.
Threes!+ ships an update every 51 months, Smash Hit+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Threes!+ | Smash Hit+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (196 ratings) | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | 83.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 196 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sirvo LLC | Mediocre AB |
Customer experience
Threes!+
Smash Hit+
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
Smash Hit+
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying experience
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Smooth controls and responsive physics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without premium version
- 🔒 Inability to save progress across sessions
- 🔘 Accidental pause/menu button presses
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
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)
Smash Hit+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Rendering issues with walls and obstacles
- Unfair hit detection and cheap shots
- Co-op/versus mode limitations
- Pause button placement causing unintended actions
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and content updates
- Ability to stack power-ups
- Customizable controls and settings
- Cloud save functionality
- Improved checkpoint/progress system
In-app purchases
Threes!+
No in-app purchases
Smash Hit+
No in-app purchases
