Comparison

Threes! vs Quick 24

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

Quick 24

Features
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Quick 24 - The Ultimate Mathematical Puzzle Challenge Transform four numbers into 24 using basic arithmetic operations in this addictive brain-training game! Quick 24 offers the perfect blend of mathematical challenge and engaging gameplay. GAME FEATURES 600 carefully crafted problems across 20 difficulty levels Smart hint system to guide you when stuck Beautiful, intuitive interface with light and dark themes Multiple game modes: Practice, Level Progression, Speed Challenge Complete offline gameplay - no internet required Multi-language support: English, Chinese, Japanese HOW TO PLAY Select two numbers, choose an operation (+, -, x, /), and watch them combine. Continue until you reach exactly 24! Sounds simple? Think again - some puzzles have only one solution! DIFFICULTY SYSTEM Our 20-level difficulty system ensures perfect progression: Levels 1-5: Multiple solutions, great for beginners Levels 6-15: Moderate challenge, perfect for daily practice Levels 16-20: Expert level, often with unique solutions PREMIUM FEATURES Ad-free experience available Game Center integration for achievements Progress tracking across all difficulty levels Hint system with step-by-step guidance PERFECT FOR Students learning arithmetic operations Adults seeking daily brain exercise Math enthusiasts of all ages Anyone who loves number puzzles WHY CHOOSE QUICK 24? Unlike other math games, Quick 24 focuses purely on the classic 24-point puzzle with scientifically designed difficulty progression. Each problem is hand-selected to provide the optimal challenge curve. PRIVACY FOCUSED Your privacy matters! Quick 24 doesn't collect any personal information. All game data stays on your device. Download Quick 24 today and discover why millions love this timeless mathematical puzzle!

Screenshots

Threes!4 screens
Quick 244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quick 24 at Free against Threes!'s $5.99. Quick 24 also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Threes!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On ads 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

Quick 24 is free to download; Threes! costs $5.99 up front. Quick 24 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Threes! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, Quick 24 daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Threes! versus Quick 24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrees!Quick 24
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSirvo LLC文 薛

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

Quick 24

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Threes!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick 24

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Threes! free?
Threes! costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick 24 free?
Quick 24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Threes! or Quick 24 have ads?
Neither Threes! nor Quick 24 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Threes! or Quick 24?
Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quick 24 daily. Most recently, Threes! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Quick 24 on October 25, 2026.

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