Today Puzzle vs three_in_a_row
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Today Puzzle
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The Best Part of Your Day, Now on Your Phone. Start your day with a satisfying "aha!" moment. Today Puzzle brings the charm of a classic wooden calendar puzzle right to your device, offering a fresh, fun challenge every morning. Each day, you get a new set of wooden pieces and a simple mission: fit them together perfectly to show today's date. It’s easy to learn, yet surprisingly engaging, and a perfect way to give your brain a quick, rewarding workout. Ready to make your daily routine a little more fun? Download Today Puzzle now and unlock your first challenge.
three_in_a_row
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Three in a Row brings the classic game of tic-tac-toe to life with colorful themes, cheerful sounds, playful characters, and surprising new ways to play. Challenge Kiwi Bot at Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty, or enjoy pass-and-play matches with a friend on the same device. Start with the familiar Classic game, then explore imaginative variations that change the rules and keep every match fresh. Features include: • Classic three-in-a-row • Misère mode, where making a row means you lose • A larger 4×4 challenge • Pick-a-Piece, where either symbol can help you win • Treasure Hunt with a hidden bonus star • Three robot difficulty levels • Two-player pass-and-play • Colorful themes, board styles, and game pieces • Whimsical animation and sound effects • Light and Dark Mode support Three in a Row is designed to be welcoming, easy to understand, and fun for players of all ages. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases. The game does not require an account and does not collect or track personal information. Choose your favorite look, pick a challenge, and see who can make three in a row!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: three_in_a_row at none against Today Puzzle's shown. Today Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Today Puzzle ships an update every 5 months, three_in_a_row every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Today Puzzle | three_in_a_row |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Barton | C. Ray Carroll LLC |
In-app purchases
Today Puzzle
No in-app purchases
three_in_a_row
No in-app purchases
Questions
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