Comparison

Threes! vs BlockThru

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

BlockThru

Dig deep into the sand to escape a pursuing octopus. Place blocks strategically to navigate obstacles and collect treasures. Enjoy a tension-filled, ad-free puzzle experience with unlockable hermit crab skins.

Highlights
  • Strategic block placement
  • Escape pursuing octopus
  • Treasure collection
  • Unlockable hermit crab skins
  • Endless mode
  • Ad-free gameplay
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■ Dodge the octopus closing in on you. Dig deep and survive. You’re a tiny hermit crab. A huge octopus—your natural enemy—is creeping closer, trying to catch you. Time to put your sand‑digging skills to work. Dig your way through the sand, avoiding obstacles, and stay one step ahead of your pursuer. ■ How to play ・Pick blocks from your hand and place them on the map ・Blocks can’t overlap rocks or obstacles, so watch out ・Find treasure chests along the way and grab them ・Endless mode: the depth you dig becomes your score ■ Features ・Smooth, satisfying digging action with a bit of strategy ・The octopus’s chase adds real tension to endless play ・100% ad‑free — play without interruptions ・Collect treasures to unlock hermit crab skins ・Cute characters and world you won’t get tired of ■ Perfect for you if… ・You like puzzle games ・You’re into collecting stuff ・You want to dive in without ads ・You want a quick game for short breaks ・You’re a fan of hermit crabs Dig deeper before the octopus catches you. Beat your personal best.

Screenshots

Threes!4 screens
BlockThru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlockThru at every 2 days against Threes!'s every 3 weeks. BlockThru also leads on price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Threes!'s advantage is chart position (#23 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Threes! costs $5.99 and BlockThru $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, BlockThru every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Threes! versus BlockThru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrees!BlockThru
Price$5.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSirvo LLCSINN Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Threes!

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

BlockThru

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BlockThru

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Threes!

No in-app purchases

None

BlockThru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Threes! free?
Threes! costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlockThru free?
BlockThru costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Threes! or BlockThru have ads?
Neither Threes! nor BlockThru shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Threes! or BlockThru?
Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and BlockThru every 2 days. Most recently, Threes! was updated on November 1, 2026 and BlockThru on October 24, 2026.

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