Comparison

Threes! vs Kemono Mahjong

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

Head to head
About

Threes!

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
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Threes is tiny puzzle that grows on you. This is the buy-once-play-forever version. ³ Apple Game of the Year 2014!! ³ Apple Design Award 2014 Winner ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ “You might as well delete Candy Crush Saga now.” ~ Pocket Gamer “It's surprisingly adorable, for a game starring numbers.” ~ Joystiq “It’s the kind of game that embosses the rules on your brain within 30 seconds, but then compels you to spend the next two hours playing.” ~ Pocket Tactics ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Explore our little game’s deep challenge and grow your mind beyond imagination. Optimized for iOS8 and human brains. Universal app for iPhone and iPads. ³ Endless challenge from one simple game mode ³ An endearing cast of characters ³ A heart-warming soundtrack ³ No IAP - Threes is a complete experience the moment you download it Honorably mentioned for Excellence in Design by the Independent Games Festival. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ From the makers of PUZZLEJUICE: ³ Designed by Asher Vollmer ³ Illustrated by Greg Wohlwend (Ridiculous Fishing, Hundreds) ³ Scored by Jimmy Hinson (Black Ops 2, Mass Effect 2) ³ Optimized by Hidden Variable (Bag It!, Tic Tactics) ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Threes grows with you and you’ll grow with Threes.

About

Kemono Mahjong

Experience a full implementation of Japanese Mahjong, a strategic 4-player variant of the classic game. Enjoy real-time multiplayer or single-player against AI, with customizable tile sets and multiple languages. Ideal for both new and experienced players.

Highlights
  • 4-player Mahjong (AI or online)
  • 3-player (Sanma) mode
  • Japanese/Riichi style rules
  • Mobile-optimized layout
  • Traditional and simplified tile sets
  • Multiple language support
Features
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No mere tile-matching solitaire game, this is a full implementation of Japanese Mahjong. A fun, strategic variant of the classic Chinese 4-player game! Features: * Real (4-player) mahjong! (you vs. 3 CPU opponents, or play online!) * 3-player (Sanma) mode! * Japanese/Riichi style following European Mahjong Association (EMA) rules * Unique layout designed for mobile devices * Beautiful, easy-to-read tiles (with traditional and simplified tile sets) * Colourful cast of characters * Beautiful music * Multiple languages! (English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Polish, Thai, Chinese Simplified, Korean, Japanese) * Tutorials and in-game help, ideal for new players! * No ads! Online Terms of Service: http://cyberdog.ca/kemono-mahjong/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Threes!4 screens
Kemono Mahjong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kemono Mahjong at 4.9 against Threes!'s 4.0. Kemono Mahjong also leads on price ($3.99 vs $5.99). Threes!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3K vs 313). On review sentiment, ads, chart position 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

Threes! costs $5.99 and Kemono Mahjong $3.99 up front. Kemono Mahjong sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Threes! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kemono Mahjong 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 313, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Threes!'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Kemono Mahjong's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, Kemono Mahjong every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Threes! versus Kemono Mahjong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrees!Kemono Mahjong
Price$5.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.0 (3K ratings)4.9 (313 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews81.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better313
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#27 — better#57
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSirvo LLCMichael Starling

Customer experience

Threes!

All ratings2,994 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews931 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative13.3%

Kemono Mahjong

All ratings313 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral13.2%
Negative5.3%

User reviews

Threes!

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Kemono Mahjong

From 313 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent tutorial for beginners
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and UI design
  • 🎮 Engaging AI opponents with different playstyles
  • 💰 One-time purchase with no ads
  • 📱 Fully playable offline

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Pung/Chi calling bugs preventing valid moves
  • 📱 Portrait-only orientation on iPhone
  • 👁️ Tiles too small on some devices
  • 🎨 Recent tile graphics update poorly received
  • ⚡ Slow AI discard speed after updates

Bugs and requests

Threes!

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Kemono Mahjong

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Pung/Chi notifications not triggering for valid moves
  • Tiles overlapping on iPad after version 26 update
  • Game freezing/soft-locking during gameplay
  • Online account registration email verification failing
  • Online game progress stuck in loading state
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  • Tile visibility issues in landscape mode on iPad
  • Furiten rule incorrectly preventing tsumo wins
  • Ron declaration causing game crashes
  • Data loss after app updates
  • Tile rendering issues with light colors on iPad Air 2
  • Occasional invalid move notifications appearing
  • Character unlock display not showing unlocked characters

Requested features

16 requests
  • Landscape orientation support for iPhone and iPad
  • Larger tile sizes for better visibility
  • Humanoid character alternative DLC
  • Larger/repositionable discard button
  • Opponent hand reveal in replay mode
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  • Local multiplayer/hot-seat mode
  • Red dora (5s) option
  • Alternative starting points (25000 instead of 30000)
  • Japanese voice acting
  • Left-handed button layout option
  • Full table view with all tiles visible
  • Furiten status indicator improvement
  • iCloud save synchronization
  • Additional female characters
  • Game speed adjustment slider
  • Other mahjong rule sets beyond Riichi

In-app purchases

None

Threes!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Kemono Mahjong

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Supporter$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Threes! free?
Threes! costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kemono Mahjong free?
Kemono Mahjong costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Threes! or Kemono Mahjong?
Kemono Mahjong is rated higher. Threes! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Kemono Mahjong averages 4.9 from 313 ratings.
Do Threes! or Kemono Mahjong have ads?
Neither Threes! nor Kemono Mahjong shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Threes! or Kemono Mahjong?
Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kemono Mahjong every 6 weeks. Most recently, Threes! was updated on October 21, 2026 and Kemono Mahjong on October 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, Threes! or Kemono Mahjong?
Threes! currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Kemono Mahjong at #57. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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