# Threes! vs Kemono Mahjong

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threes! | Kemono Mahjong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes/id779157948/reviews) | **[4.9 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kemono-mahjong/id1207602683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 313 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | #71 |
| Size | 74 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sirvo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410629617) | [Michael Starling](https://appshunter.io/developer/380864352) |

## What reviewers say

### Threes!

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

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Card, #78 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


### Kemono Mahjong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kemono-mahjong/id1207602683)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Card, #98 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #32 in the App Store charts, and Kemono Mahjong at #71. 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.*