Comparison

Plus3 Blocks vs Collatz Hailstone Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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Plus3 Blocks

Features
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PLUS3 BLOCKS — Drop, Merge, Reach 1536 Drop blocks into columns and merge matching numbers: 1+2=3, 3+3=6, 6+6=12 ... all the way to the gold 1536 tile. Simple rules, deep strategy — every drop is a new move. THREE MODES • Classic — Endless mode, reach 1536. Three board sizes: 4×7 (small, quick run), 5×8 (classic) and 6×9 (big board, long game). • Zen — No goal, no pressure. Just a calm, flowing puzzle. • 60-Second Sprint — The clock ticks; when it hits zero, chase your highest score. FEATURES • "Drop & merge" mechanic — see the next tile and plan ahead • Three classic board sizes (4×7 / 5×8 / 6×9) • Next-tile preview • Undo and restart controls • Light and Dark themes • Turkish and English language support • No ads, no in-app purchases, no internet required • 100% free, 100% playable WHO IT'S FOR Casual gamers, 2048 and Threes fans, logic puzzle lovers, and anyone looking for quick brain exercise during short breaks. PRIVACY Collects zero personal data, requires no internet connection. All progress stays on your device only. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Collatz Hailstone Link

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Collatz Hailstone Link — a relaxing number-merge puzzle built on one of math's most famous mysteries: the Collatz conjecture (the "3n+1" problem). Drag and merge numbered tiles, watch each sum bounce through the hailstone sequence, and chase the highest — or lowest — final number you can reach. Easy to learn in seconds, deep enough to keep you coming back for a better score. HOW TO PLAY • Drag one tile onto another (or tap one, then another) to merge them. • The two values are added, then the Collatz rule is applied to the sum: - Even sum → divide by 2 (the tile turns blue) - Odd sum → multiply by 3 and add 1 (the tile turns orange) • Chain the same color in a row to build a streak bonus. • Keep merging until a single tile remains. Push that last value as high — or as low — as you can! FEATURES • Pure one-finger gameplay — merge with a drag or a tap. • 7 board shapes: Square, Hexagon, Triangle, and four hybrid layouts. • Three-part scoring: turn points, streak bonuses, and a final bonus based on your last number. • Undo your recent moves to plan the perfect chain. • Records screen — sort your runs by score, max value, final value, and date. • Global online leaderboards — compete on both High Score and Final Max. • Light & Dark themes. • English & Korean language support. • Play offline, anywhere — no account required. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT A quick puzzle for a coffee break, a brain teaser for math lovers, and a satisfying score-chaser for everyone in between. Every board is a fresh little puzzle in number theory — no two runs feel the same. Merge the numbers. Ride the hailstones. Beat your best.

Screenshots

Plus3 Blocks4 screens
Collatz Hailstone Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Plus3 Blocks at none against Collatz Hailstone Link's shown. Collatz Hailstone Link's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plus3 Blocks ships an update every 9 days, Collatz Hailstone Link weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Plus3 Blocks versus Collatz Hailstone Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlus3 BlocksCollatz Hailstone Link
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuleyman OZCANKwangHo Yun

In-app purchases

None

Plus3 Blocks

No in-app purchases

None

Collatz Hailstone Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plus3 Blocks free?
Plus3 Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Collatz Hailstone Link free?
Collatz Hailstone Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plus3 Blocks or Collatz Hailstone Link have ads?
Collatz Hailstone Link shows ads; Plus3 Blocks does not.
Which is updated more often, Plus3 Blocks or Collatz Hailstone Link?
Plus3 Blocks ships an update every 9 days, and Collatz Hailstone Link weekly. Most recently, Plus3 Blocks was updated on September 22, 2026 and Collatz Hailstone Link on September 7, 2026.

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