# Threes! vs Rules!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Threes! at 3K against Rules!'s 67. Threes! also leads on chart position (#23 vs unranked) and review sentiment (79% vs 69%). Rules!'s advantage is rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Threes! costs $5.99 and Rules! $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Rules! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threes! has 3K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Threes!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Rules!'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, Rules! monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threes! | Rules! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes/id779157948/reviews) | **[4.2 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rules/id840811083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sirvo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410629617) | [137b](https://appshunter.io/developer/411511949) |

## What reviewers say

### Threes!

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Card, #77 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


### Rules!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rules/id840811083)

Engage in a fast-paced, challenging, and fun puzzle game with a hundred levels. Features a daily brain workout for Apple Watch and animated stickers. Offers multiple game modes and unique mechanics.

**Highlights:** Daily Apple Watch brain workout, Animated sticker pack, Beginner, Expert, or Timeless game modes, Multi-touch interface, Color perception assistance, Surprising new game mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun game
- 👍 Gorgeous design and smooth UI
- 👍 Great brain workout
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fair monetization with no ads or IAPs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Very short time limit
- 🔁 Having to restart from level 1 after losing
- 🎨 Colorblind-unfriendly
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay with same rule order

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues, especially on Apple Watch
- Unresponsive tapping on certain tiles

**Requested features**

- Option to save progress and continue from last level
- Randomized rule order
- Difficulty settings with longer time limits
- Colorblind accessibility options
- More game modes and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threes! free?

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

### Is Rules! free?

Rules! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Rules! is rated higher. Threes! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Rules! averages 4.2 from 67 ratings.

### Do Threes! or Rules! have ads?

Neither Threes! nor Rules! shows ads.

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

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rules! monthly. Most recently, Threes! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rules! on September 22, 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.*