# Threes! vs Flipflop Solitaire

The clearest difference is price: Flipflop Solitaire at Free against Threes!'s $5.99. Threes!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Flipflop Solitaire is free to download; Threes! costs $5.99 up front. Flipflop Solitaire sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Threes! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Threes! against 4.0 for Flipflop Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 712 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Threes!'s written reviews are positive against 53% of Flipflop Solitaire's.

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, Flipflop Solitaire monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threes! | Flipflop Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes/id779157948/reviews) | [4.0 (712 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipflop-solitaire/id1256860418/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 712 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 53.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sirvo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410629617) | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) |

## What reviewers say

### Threes!

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Card, #70 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


### Flipflop Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipflop-solitaire/id1256860418)

This card game offers a unique solitaire experience with flexible stacking rules, allowing you to build sequences up, down, or both ways. Enjoy a challenging yet relaxing brain teaser with all deals being solvable.

**Highlights:** Flexible stacking rules (up, down, or both), All deals are solvable, Single suit stack restriction, Track game statistics, Unlockable content, Ambient background audio

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 More Deals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super smooth and ad-free
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Gorgeous!
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Excellent!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 New Update broke things
- 🐛 Lost data/progress after update
- 🐛 Buggy ads
- 🔋 Battery issues
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on game completion
- Crashing on iOS 12
- Cards not flipping/disappearing
- Undo issues
- Leaderboard/achievements not working properly

**Requested features**

- Reset scores/stats
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Difficulty modes with card recycling
- Tutorial replay option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threes! free?

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

### Is Flipflop Solitaire free?

Flipflop Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Threes! or Flipflop Solitaire?

Threes! and Flipflop Solitaire are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3K and 712 ratings respectively.

### Do Threes! or Flipflop Solitaire have ads?

Flipflop Solitaire shows ads; Threes! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Threes! or Flipflop Solitaire?

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flipflop Solitaire monthly. Most recently, Threes! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flipflop Solitaire on September 19, 2026.

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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.*