# Threes! vs Human Resource Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Human Resource Machine at 4.5 against Threes!'s 4.0. Human Resource Machine also leads on price ($4.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Threes!'s advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 416) and chart position (#26 vs #78). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Threes! costs $5.99 and Human Resource Machine $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Human Resource Machine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threes! has 3K ratings behind it against 416, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 80% positive.

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, Human Resource Machine every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threes! | Human Resource Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes/id779157948/reviews) | **[4.5 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-resource-machine/id1005098334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 416 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **80.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #78 |
| Size | 74 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sirvo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410629617) | [Experimental Gameplay Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/423269933) |

## What reviewers say

### Threes!

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Card, #75 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


### Human Resource Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-resource-machine/id1005098334)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Solve puzzles by programming office workers to automate tasks. Progress through levels by successfully completing jobs and getting promoted. This game makes programming accessible and fun for everyone, even those new to coding.

**Highlights:** Program office workers, Solve logic puzzles, Automate tasks, Progress through levels, Learn programming concepts, Extra challenges for experts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 💡 Teaches programming concepts
- 🎨 Quirky visuals and humor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs in certain levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔇 No option to play own music
- 🔀 Issues with screen rotation

**Reported bugs**

- Level 20 expecting incorrect output
- Scrolling issues causing commands to move
- Crashing on iOS 14 update

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Hints or solution guides for stuck players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threes! free?

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

### Is Human Resource Machine free?

Human Resource Machine costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Threes! or Human Resource Machine?

Human Resource Machine is rated higher. Threes! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Human Resource Machine averages 4.5 from 416 ratings.

### Do Threes! or Human Resource Machine have ads?

Neither Threes! nor Human Resource Machine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threes! or Human Resource Machine?

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Human Resource Machine every 5 weeks. Most recently, Threes! was updated on September 27, 2026 and Human Resource Machine on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Threes! or Human Resource Machine?

Threes! currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Human Resource Machine at #78. 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.*