# Threes! vs Forward

The clearest difference is rating: Forward at 4.5 against Threes!'s 4.0. Forward also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and price ($1.99 vs $5.99). Threes!'s advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 116). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Threes! costs $5.99 and Forward $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Forward holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threes! has 3K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Threes!'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Forward'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, Forward every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threes! | Forward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes/id779157948/reviews) | **[4.5 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-escape-the-fold/id1550498827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #53 |
| Size | 74 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sirvo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410629617) | [Christophe Coyard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411999676) |

## What reviewers say

### Threes!

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Card, #67 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


### Forward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-escape-the-fold/id1550498827)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Card, #187 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on a card-based roguelike dungeon crawl. Choose a champion, collect items to enhance abilities, and strategically move through procedurally generated levels. Each decision is critical to defeating monsters and clearing the dungeon.

**Highlights:** Card-based dungeon crawling, Procedurally generated levels, Item collection and combinations, Unique playable characters, Turn-based strategic movement, Resource management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threes! free?

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

### Is Forward free?

Forward costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Forward is rated higher. Threes! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Forward averages 4.5 from 116 ratings.

### Do Threes! or Forward have ads?

Neither Threes! nor Forward shows ads.

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

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Forward every 4 days. Most recently, Threes! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Forward on September 21, 2026.

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

Threes! currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Forward at #53. 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.*