Threes! vs SET
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Number sliding puzzle gameplay
- Endless challenge
- Adorable characters
- Heart-warming soundtrack
- No in-app purchases
- Universal app for iPhone and iPad
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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.
SET
Experience a reimagined classic puzzle game with over 16 unique modes and daily challenges. Compete with friends in multiplayer matches and track your progress across devices. Enjoy a visually appealing interface with customizable color palettes.
- 16+ unique game modes
- Daily challenges
- Multiplayer matches (up to 4 players)
- Cross-device progress sync
- Light and dark mode support
- Customizable color palettes
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Ready, SET, go! Spot the set faster than your friends in the card game that keeps your brain sharp — now with 20+ modes, real-time multiplayer, and daily challenges. Find three cards that form a "set" by color, shape, number, and shading. Simple to learn, impossible to put down. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • 20+ game modes — 1-Minute, 6-Pack, Deck, Mania & more • Real-time multiplayer for up to 4 players — co-op or head-to-head • A fresh Daily Challenge every day — keep your streak alive • Climb global leaderboards and rank up from Beginner to Champion • Collect 15 achievement badges — from Spotless to Every Last Set • Unlock vibrant themes and make the game your own • Sign in to sync your progress across all your devices • Polished light & dark modes, designed to feel great • Looks stunning on iPhone and iPad — play in portrait or landscape Loved by players worldwide — rated 4.6! Whether you've got 60 seconds or an hour, there's a mode for you. Download SET free and find your first set today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SET at Free against Threes!'s $5.99. SET also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0). Threes!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence 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
SET is free to download; Threes! costs $5.99 up front. SET sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Threes! asks for nothing beyond the download.
SET holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Threes!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of SET'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, SET fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Threes! | SET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (3K ratings) | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews — better | 59.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 1.3K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #25 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sirvo LLC | Liad Zigdon |
Customer experience
Threes!
SET
User reviews
Threes!
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat 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
SET
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
Room to improve
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy at times
- 🔒 Revoked access to previously purchased features
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent ads
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
SET
Reported bugs
3 issues- Deck mode ending prematurely when no sets are available
- Inconsistent behavior when unlocking new game modes
- Sync and login issues across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to pause games
- More feedback and hints for users
- Customizable game settings
- Improved multiplayer functionality
In-app purchases
Threes!
No in-app purchases
SET
- Starter Gems$0.99
- Halloween$1.99
- Coins Pack$1.99
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- Remove Ads$2.99
- Tactical Treasure$2.99
- Premium Modes$3.99
- Mode Mastery$4.99
- Premium$5.99
- Unlock All Themes$9.99
- Gem Vault$9.99









