# Threes! vs holedown

The clearest difference is update cadence: Threes! at every 3 weeks against holedown's every 9 months. Threes! also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 398) and chart position (#37 vs #126). holedown's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Threes! costs $5.99 and holedown $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

holedown 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 398, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Threes!'s written reviews are positive against 72% of holedown'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, holedown every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threes! | holedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes/id779157948/reviews) | **[4.3 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holedown/id1297270249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 398 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 71.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | #126 |
| Size | 74 MB | 77 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) | [webbfarbror AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/663547506) |

## What reviewers say

### Threes!

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Card, #106 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


### holedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holedown/id1297270249)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Paid · Casual, #166 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Dig deep underground by strategically shooting balls to break blocks and reach planet cores. Collect crystals for upgrades and master bouncing patterns in this charming, minimalist game with an original soundtrack. Enjoy hours of gameplay with procedurally generated planets and multiple modes.

**Highlights:** Dig through six planets, Collect crystals for upgrades, Procedurally generated planets, Original space acid soundtrack, Endless play mode, Intuitive one-handed play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying physics and animations
- 🎨 Charming visuals and audio
- 💰 Fair pricing, no ads or IAPs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔚 Short campaign length
- 🔁 Lack of replayability after completion
- 🔇 No option to disable sound effects
- 🐛 Occasional save data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Save data randomly resets
- Gameplay freezes after certain actions
- Sound effects not working properly

**Requested features**

- More planets/levels
- Diverse block types and gameplay mechanics
- Ability to skip crystal counting animation
- Cloud save sync between devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threes! free?

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

### Is holedown free?

holedown costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Threes! or holedown?

holedown is rated higher. Threes! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while holedown averages 4.3 from 398 ratings.

### Do Threes! or holedown have ads?

Neither Threes! nor holedown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threes! or holedown?

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and holedown every 9 months. Most recently, Threes! was updated on October 15, 2026 and holedown on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Threes! or holedown?

Threes! currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and holedown at #126. 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.*