# 3 vs Upper Hand

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Upper Hand at 100% against 3's 19%. Upper Hand also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (449 vs 32). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Upper Hand sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Upper Hand holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 has 449 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Upper Hand's.

3 ships an update every 5 weeks, Upper Hand every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3 | Upper Hand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-stack-poker-zingplay/id6741454212/reviews) | **[5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upper-hand-1v1-card-duel/id6759501708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **449** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | +12 |
| Developer | [ZINGPLAY INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528287523) | [Echagames LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879066051) |

## What reviewers say

### 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-stack-poker-zingplay/id6741454212)

Experience a fast-paced poker variant where strategy and skill determine your fate. Compete against over a million players worldwide, climb leaderboards, and earn daily rewards in this engaging card game.

**Highlights:** 3-stack poker gameplay, Online multiplayer mode, Super League Mode, Daily rewards and bonuses, Mini games and Lucky Spin, No advertisements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack 100 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Upper Hand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upper-hand-1v1-card-duel/id6759501708)

This app offers a strategic card game where players build poker hands from cards dealt one at a time. Master the placement rules to achieve bonus rounds and improve your skills against AI or friends.

**Highlights:** Open Face Chinese Poker gameplay, Offline AI opponent, Asynchronous multiplayer, Fantasy Land bonus round, Detailed player stats, Built-in tutorial

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3 free?

3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Upper Hand free?

Upper Hand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 3 or Upper Hand?

Upper Hand is rated higher. 3 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 449 ratings, while Upper Hand averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do 3 or Upper Hand have ads?

Upper Hand shows ads; 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3 or Upper Hand?

3 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Upper Hand every 5 days. Most recently, 3 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Upper Hand on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*