# LYNE vs Threes!

The clearest difference is rating: LYNE at 4.9 against Threes!'s 4.0. LYNE also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 79%) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). Threes!'s advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 158) and chart position (#20 vs #95). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

LYNE costs $2.99 and Threes! $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LYNE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threes! has 3K ratings behind it against 158, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of LYNE's written reviews are positive against 79% of Threes!'s.

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, Threes! every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LYNE | Threes! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333/reviews)** | [4.0 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes/id779157948/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 158 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #95 | **#20** |
| Size | 149 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Bowker](https://appshunter.io/developer/569404281) | [Sirvo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410629617) |

## What reviewers say

### LYNE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyne/id731753333)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

This minimalist puzzle game offers a calming yet challenging experience. Connect shapes and fill the board with interflowing paths. Enjoy hundreds of pre-built puzzles or daily procedurally-generated challenges.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of pre-built puzzles, Daily procedurally-generated puzzles, Slick, intuitive interface, Soothing dynamic audio, Unlockable color palettes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Soothing and relaxing experience
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to learn gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that stimulate the mind
- 💎 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🎨 Customizable color palettes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Decrease in puzzle quantity in recent updates
- 📱 Small screen format not ideal for mobile play
- 🔄 Frustration with progress being reset
- 🕰️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Progress being reset after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old format with more puzzles per day
- Larger screen format for better visibility
- More advanced or difficult puzzle sets
- Ability to save and resume progress


### Threes!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes/id779157948)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Card, #46 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A captivating number-sliding puzzle game that offers an endless challenge. Swipe to combine matching numbers, grow your score, and discover adorable characters. This is a complete, buy-once experience with no in-app purchases or ads.

**Highlights:** Number sliding puzzle gameplay, Endless challenge, Adorable characters, Heart-warming soundtrack, No in-app purchases, Universal app for iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Charming art style and music
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging mechanics
- 💰 Worth the purchase price
- 🕰️ Great for short bursts of play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues on some devices
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay can become monotonous
- 🤖 Randomness and lack of control can be frustrating
- 💲 Paid version has unnecessary ads and distractions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some users
- Unresponsive controls and swipe detection issues
- Syncing problems with Game Center

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- Customizable difficulty levels
- Ability to save/load game progress
- Leaderboards and achievements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LYNE free?

LYNE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Threes! free?

Threes! costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LYNE or Threes!?

LYNE is rated higher. LYNE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while Threes! averages 4.0 from 3K ratings.

### Do LYNE or Threes! have ads?

Neither LYNE nor Threes! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LYNE or Threes!?

LYNE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Threes! every 3 weeks. Most recently, LYNE was updated on November 1, 2026 and Threes! on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, LYNE or Threes!?

LYNE currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Threes! at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*