# Threes! vs Puzzle Day

The clearest difference is price: Puzzle Day at Free against Threes!'s $5.99. Puzzle Day also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Threes!'s advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 11) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Puzzle Day is free to download; Threes! costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Puzzle Day holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threes! has 3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Threes!'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Puzzle Day's.

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, Puzzle Day weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threes! | Puzzle Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threes/id779157948/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-day/id982328362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sirvo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410629617) | [Simple Machine, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/440559596) |

## What reviewers say

### Threes!

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Card, #54 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


### Puzzle Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-day/id982328362)

Discover a growing collection of unique, bite-sized puzzles added weekly. Enjoy daily challenges, quick gameplay, and no account required. Support the developer by watching ads.

**Highlights:** Unique daily and weekly puzzles, Multiple puzzle types (Numby, Pathwords, Burbs, Hoots), Daily challenge mode, No account or login required, Quick and satisfying gameplay, New puzzles added regularly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threes! free?

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

### Is Puzzle Day free?

Puzzle Day is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Threes! or Puzzle Day?

Puzzle Day is rated higher. Threes! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Puzzle Day averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Threes! or Puzzle Day have ads?

Neither Threes! nor Puzzle Day shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threes! or Puzzle Day?

Threes! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Puzzle Day weekly. Most recently, Threes! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Puzzle Day on August 14, 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.*