Threes!+ vs Piffle+
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.
Piffle+
Embark on a colorful arcade puzzle adventure with cute characters and cats. Shoot to bounce and break blocks, craft adorable Piffle balls, and collect items. Challenge friends and explore hundreds of fun-filled levels at your own pace.
- Arcade puzzle gameplay
- Cute cat characters
- Block breaking mechanics
- Piffle ball crafting
- Hundreds of levels
- Friend challenges
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Discover Piffle+ a cute arcade puzzle game full of adorable characters and...cats! Put your cat onesie on, quest through colorful worlds, stop the nefarious Doc Block and craft adorable Piffle balls to collect. How to play? - Choose the best possible angle to shoot - Release to bounce around and break all the blocks How to win? - Bounce as many times as possible to make combos and achieve high scores - Collect items, Piffle balls and use power ups to boost your results - Use your strategic wit to beat your friends! Why you’ll love Piffle+? Easy! - Play the most endearing and colorful puzzle game - Discover fun filled worlds with hundreds of levels to adventure through - Play whenever you want and at your own pace - Challenge your friends at any time Anything else? - Yes! You can craft and collect adorable fluffy Piffle balls
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Piffle+ at 4.8 against Threes!+'s 4.1. Piffle+ also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 51 months) and review sentiment (85% 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.
Piffle+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piffle+ has 4.6K 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 85% of Piffle+'s.
Threes!+ ships an update every 51 months, Piffle+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Threes!+ | Piffle+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (196 ratings) | 4.8 (4.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | 84.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 196 | 4.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sirvo LLC | HIPSTER WHALE |
Customer experience
Threes!+
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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
Piffle+
From 4.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 No annoying ads
- 👍 Offline playability
- 😊 Fun and entertaining levels
- 🎨 Cute art style
- 🐱 Enjoyable cat/pet theme
Room to improve
- 🐛 Some challenges are impossible to complete
- 🤑 Requiring coins to progress in certain challenges
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)
Piffle+
Reported bugs
2 issues- Certain challenges have protection against a wall with no way to hit
- Reprogramming required to resolve some issues
Requested features
2 requests- Multiplayer mode
- Music/speed mode
In-app purchases
Threes!+
No in-app purchases
Piffle+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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