# Phase Contract Rummy vs Three

The clearest difference is rating: Phase Contract Rummy at 4.3 against Three's 3.1. Phase Contract Rummy also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 55) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Three's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phase Contract Rummy sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Three asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phase Contract Rummy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phase Contract Rummy has 5.8K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Phase Contract Rummy's written reviews are positive against 39% of Three's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phase Contract Rummy ships an update every 2 months, Three every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phase Contract Rummy | Three |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-contract-rummy/id531831345/reviews)** | [3.1 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-thirteen-rummy/id1609475732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | **38.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 269 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magmic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/302049357) | [Bradley Johansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578546504) |

## What reviewers say

### Phase Contract Rummy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-contract-rummy/id531831345)

Experience a classic rummy-style card game with a unique contract-based twist. Challenge friends or play solo, level up, and unlock new themes and rewards. Utilize special cards and power-ups to outmaneuver opponents and complete contracts.

**Highlights:** Play for free, 1v1 multiplayer, Level up and unlock rewards, Exotic themes and contracts, Wild Joker cards, Daily rewards and special events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive Power-up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Masters Edition | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔒 Coins/IAP issues
- 👎 Disappointing update
- 👎 Childish design

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Freezes during gameplay
- Connectivity issues with multiplayer
- Inconsistent card/phase detection

**Requested features**

- Bring back original version
- Add multiplayer with friends
- Reduce ads
- Improve AI difficulty


### Three

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-thirteen-rummy/id1609475732)

This card game involves drawing and discarding to create sets or runs of three or more cards. Players compete against AI opponents over eleven rounds, aiming for the lowest score by melding cards. Wildcards add a strategic element to forming melds.

**Highlights:** Draw and discard gameplay, Form sets and runs (melds), Play against three AI opponents, Uses two decks of cards, Optional wildcards (Jokers), Eleven rounds with increasing hand size, Lowest score wins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Helpful meld option
- 👍 App is up to date
- 👍 Simple UI, no clutter
- 👍 Addictive game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating manual card movement
- 🐛 Game closes out unexpectedly
- 🐛 Missing tiles/cards
- 🐛 Hard to use/move cards
- 🐛 Crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Game closes out when moving cards
- Missing tiles/cards
- App crashes frequently
- Game drops out mid-game
- AI player always wins/too good

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer link up game
- Online play against friends/family
- Faster card re-arrangement
- Highlight most recent card drawn
- Option for two-player mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phase Contract Rummy free?

Phase Contract Rummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Three free?

Three is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phase Contract Rummy or Three?

Phase Contract Rummy is rated higher. Phase Contract Rummy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Three averages 3.1 from 55 ratings.

### Do Phase Contract Rummy or Three have ads?

Phase Contract Rummy shows ads; Three does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phase Contract Rummy or Three?

Phase Contract Rummy ships an update every 2 months, and Three every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phase Contract Rummy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Three on November 3, 2026.

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