Comparison

Threes! vs Twinfold

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

Twinfold

Engage in a roguelike puzzle adventure where you merge golden idols to gain abilities and defeat enemies. Navigate procedurally generated micro-puzzles with strategic swipes. Enjoy infinite replayability with over 40 unique skills and various enemy types.

Highlights
  • Strategic merging gameplay
  • Procedurally generated puzzles
  • Over 40 unique skills
  • Infinite replayability
  • Multiple enemy types
  • Game Center integration
Features
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Twinfold delves into the duplicity of duplication. A roguelike about merging golden idols and squashing angry faces. Manipulate a labyrinthine tableau with the swipe of a finger. Merge and munch on golden idols level up and gain game-changing abilities. - Thought-bending strategic gameplay - Procedurally generated micro-puzzles - Infinite replayability - Over 40 unique skills - 7 enemy types - Game Center support: 4 leaderboards and 7 achievements - Haptic feedback (iPhone 7 and newer) - iPhone X support - 9 well-thought-out bullet points

Screenshots

Threes!4 screens
Twinfold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Twinfold at 4.8 against Threes!'s 4.0. Twinfold also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). Threes!'s advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 302) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Twinfold $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Twinfold holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threes! has 3K ratings behind it against 302, 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 84% of Twinfold's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, Twinfold every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Threes! versus Twinfold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrees!Twinfold
Price$5.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.0 (3K ratings)4.8 (302 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews83.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better302
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB105 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSirvo LLCKenny Sun

Customer experience

Threes!

All ratings2,994 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews930 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative13.2%

Twinfold

All ratings302 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.5%

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

Twinfold

From 302 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Innovative twist on puzzle games
  • 🧠 Challenging to master
  • 👍 Easy to pick up and play
  • ✨ Unique and clever design
  • 🎮 Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • ❓ Lack of clear instructions
  • 📉 Can feel luck-based
  • 🐌 Slow performance/unresponsive
  • 🎶 No music
  • 📍 Undo button placement frustration

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

Twinfold

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Undo button placement causes accidental presses
  • Game feels unresponsive
  • Slow performance even with speed settings

Requested features

12 requests
  • Move the undo button
  • Add music to the game
  • More permanent progression markers (e.g., exp meter, unlockable themes)
  • Different game modes
  • Better stats
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  • Achievements
  • Challenge modes
  • Permanent progress carry-over
  • More power-ups
  • Permanent progression system
  • More interesting stats
  • Unlockable skins/themes

In-app purchases

None

Threes!

No in-app purchases

None

Twinfold

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Threes! free?
Threes! costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Twinfold free?
Twinfold costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Threes! or Twinfold?
Twinfold is rated higher. Threes! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Twinfold averages 4.8 from 302 ratings.
Do Threes! or Twinfold have ads?
Neither Threes! nor Twinfold shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Threes! or Twinfold?
Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Twinfold every 8 days. Most recently, Threes! was updated on September 29, 2026 and Twinfold on September 26, 2026.

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