# Threes! vs SET

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threes! | SET |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes/id779157948/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-card-game-and-brain-puzzle/id1506464825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 59.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sirvo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410629617) | [Liad Zigdon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450931383) |

## What reviewers say

### Threes!

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Card, #99 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


### SET

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-card-game-and-brain-puzzle/id1506464825)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tactical Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Modes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mode Mastery | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Vault | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and challenging
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy at times
- 🔒 Revoked access to previously purchased features
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent ads

**Reported bugs**

- Deck mode ending prematurely when no sets are available
- Inconsistent behavior when unlocking new game modes
- Sync and login issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause games
- More feedback and hints for users
- Customizable game settings
- Improved multiplayer functionality


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*