# Threes! vs Tiny Armies

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Threes! at 79% against Tiny Armies's 55%. Threes! also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 310) and chart position (#25 vs #159). Tiny Armies's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Threes! costs $5.99 and Tiny Armies $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tiny Armies holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threes! has 3K ratings behind it against 310, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Threes!'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Tiny Armies's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, Tiny Armies monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threes! | Tiny Armies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes/id779157948/reviews) | **[4.3 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-armies/id1152620025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 310 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 54.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | #159 |
| Size | 74 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sirvo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410629617) | [Brothers Flint](https://appshunter.io/developer/369225224) |

## What reviewers say

### Threes!

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Card, #81 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


### Tiny Armies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-armies/id1152620025)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Paid · Puzzle, #193 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced conquest battles with tiny armies. Strategize your moves across various terrains and challenge opponents solo, locally, or globally via iMessage. Enjoy quick gameplay sessions with a visually striking presentation.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced conquest gameplay, Strategic unit movement, Terrain-based challenges, Solo and multiplayer modes, iMessage battles, Quick gameplay sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics
- ⌚ Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 👥 Fun local multiplayer/pass-and-play mode
- 💰 Fair monetization with no ads or IAP
- 🎨 Minimalist and elegant visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Excessive reliance on RNG and randomization
- 🤖 Weak and predictable AI behavior
- 📊 Unbalanced map generation causing unfair matches
- ⏱️ Very short campaign (under 1 hour)
- 😴 Repetitive gameplay becomes boring quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on initial 'Swipe Up' screen on newer iPhones
- iMessage version doesn't register certain swipe directions
- Apple Watch swipe input not detected
- App crashes or fails to install on some devices
- Swipe controls unresponsive on iPhone 15

**Requested features**

- Level/map editor for custom gameplay
- Online multiplayer functionality
- Additional campaign levels and content
- Difficulty settings (Easy/Normal/Hard)
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threes! free?

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

### Is Tiny Armies free?

Tiny Armies costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Threes! or Tiny Armies?

Tiny Armies is rated higher. Threes! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Tiny Armies averages 4.3 from 310 ratings.

### Do Threes! or Tiny Armies have ads?

Neither Threes! nor Tiny Armies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threes! or Tiny Armies?

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tiny Armies monthly. Most recently, Threes! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tiny Armies on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Threes! or Tiny Armies?

Threes! currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Tiny Armies at #159. 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.*