Comparison

Threes! vs SET

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

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.

Highlights
  • 16+ unique game modes
  • Daily challenges
  • Multiplayer matches (up to 4 players)
  • Cross-device progress sync
  • Light and dark mode support
  • Customizable color palettes
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Threes!4 screens
SET4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, SET fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Threes! versus SET: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrees!SET
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (3K ratings)4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews — better59.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#25 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSirvo LLCLiad Zigdon

Customer experience

Threes!

All ratings2,994 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews932 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative13.3%

SET

All ratings1,234 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral12.3%
Negative27.9%

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

SET

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What 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

None

Threes!

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

SET

One-time10
  • 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

Questions

Is Threes! free?
Threes! costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SET free?
SET is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Threes! or SET?
SET is rated higher. Threes! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while SET averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Threes! or SET have ads?
SET shows ads; Threes! does not.
Which is updated more often, Threes! or SET?
Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and SET fortnightly. Most recently, Threes! was updated on November 11, 2026 and SET on November 11, 2026.

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