Three Things! vs Card Games for iMessage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Three Things!
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Three Things! is a fun, fast, and meaningful iMessage game designed to spark real conversations. One player randomly selects three letters before knowing the category. Once the category is revealed, they must come up with an answer for each letter - and then it’s the other player’s turn. It’s simple, surprising, and always personal. Whether you’re best friends, new friends, dating, close family, or long-distance, this game helps you learn things about each other you didn’t know - from funny preferences to secret dreams. Features: • iMessage-native gameplay - no separate app needed • Hundreds of fun, light, deep, and quirky categories - or choose your own • Play at your own pace through chat • Perfect for couples, friends, or groups • Great icebreaker for new relationships • No accounts, no ads, no pressure - just play Why it’s special: The best conversations start with great prompts - and when answers are constrained, they get funnier, more creative, and more revealing.
Card Games for iMessage
Play classic card games like Gin Rummy, Crazy 8s, and Golf directly within your iMessage conversations. Challenge friends without leaving your chat, making it easy to play anytime, anywhere.
- Play within iMessage
- No account creation needed
- Gin Rummy
- Crazy 8s
- Golf
- Play anytime between messages
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Challenge your friends to classic card games without the friction of creating accounts or switching apps. Whether you’re waiting for a reply or just want to kill time between messages, a game is always one tap away! Drop a game into any text thread or group chat. Stay in the game window for a continuous experience, or come back later when you have the time! Games Included: Gin Rummy: Classic straight Gin. Create melds of runs and sets. Crazy 8s: Get rid of your cards first to win. 8s are wild! Golf: Try to keep your score low in this strategic favorite. Your seat at the table is ready! Deal your first hand today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Three Things! at none against Card Games for iMessage's 10. Three Things! also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads, 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. Card Games for iMessage sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Three Things! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Three Things! ships an update daily, Card Games for iMessage weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Three Things! | Card Games for iMessage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quantum Commune | Sawyer Christensen |
In-app purchases
Three Things!
No in-app purchases
Card Games for iMessage
- Sunset Theme$0.49
- Ocean Theme$0.49
- Koi Fish Theme$1.99
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- Web Theme$1.99
- Vietnamese Flag Theme$1.99
- Turkish Flag Theme$1.99
- Indian Flag Theme$1.99
- Portuguese Flag Theme$1.99
- Enchanted Theme$2.99
- Master Unlock$4.99
Questions
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