Comparison

Threes! vs Match Maestro

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

Match Maestro

Features
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Match cards. Sharpen your focus. Choose your challenge. Match Maestro is a classic card-matching game reimagined for iPhone and iPad. Flip cards, find pairs, and race against four distinct game modes, each one tuned to a different kind of player. FOUR GAME MODES, ONE GAME EASY MODE. Take your time. Ten levels with a relaxed timer. Beat all ten and unlock a special celebration screen. Perfect for warming up, winding down, or playing with younger players. NORMAL MODE. The classic Match Maestro experience. A timer that grows as you advance, and pairs that scale level by level. Play for as long as you can hold your concentration. HARD MODE. A tighter clock with a 1-second penalty for every mismatch. Misses compound. Best played sharp. CHALLENGE MODE. No timer. A fixed number of guesses. One wrong pair too many and the run is over. The most strategic test of focus in the game. LIQUID GLASS DESIGN Every screen is built around iOS's modern Liquid Glass aesthetic. Deep navy backgrounds, frosted panels, bold color-coded mode tiles, and smooth animations throughout. It looks as good as it plays. SIX HAND-CRAFTED CARD BACKS Pick the look that fits your mood. Six original card-back designs, each made by hand. Swap them anytime from the Settings menu. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every mode tracks your best level independently. Each mode tile in the menu shows your current best at a glance. When you set a new record, you'll know it. Download Match Maestro and find your pace, from a relaxed warm-up to a full test of focus.

Screenshots

Threes!4 screens
Match Maestro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Match Maestro at Free against Threes!'s $5.99. Threes!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, Match Maestro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Threes! versus Match Maestro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrees!Match Maestro
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSirvo LLCSteven Reitz

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

Match Maestro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Threes!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Match Maestro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Threes! free?
Threes! costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Match Maestro free?
Match Maestro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Threes! or Match Maestro have ads?
Match Maestro shows ads; Threes! does not.
Which is updated more often, Threes! or Match Maestro?
Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Match Maestro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Threes! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Match Maestro on November 5, 2026.

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