Comparison

x2 vs Threes! Freeplay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

x2

A simple and addictive puzzle game where players swipe tiles to merge numbers. The goal is to reach the 2048 tile by combining identical numbers. It offers a straightforward yet challenging experience for the mind.

Highlights
  • Swipe to move tiles
  • Merge same number tiles
  • Reach 2048 tile
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Mind challenge
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x2 is a simple puzzle game where you can challenge your mind. Swipe to move the tiles, if same number tiles touch each other they will merge into and your aim is making up to 2048. You will be addicted that simple game. Have fun!

About

Threes! Freeplay

This is a simple yet challenging number-sliding puzzle game. Combine numbers to reach higher scores and grow your mind. It offers an endless challenge with endearing characters and a heartwarming soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Number sliding puzzle
  • Endless challenge
  • Endearing characters
  • Heart-warming soundtrack
  • Complete experience
Features
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Threes is a tiny puzzle that grows on you. This is the ad-supported 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.

Screenshots

x23 screens
Threes! Freeplay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: x2 at 5.0 against Threes! Freeplay's 3.8. x2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Threes! Freeplay's advantage is ratings volume (624 vs 1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

x2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threes! Freeplay has 624 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

x2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Threes! Freeplay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
x2 versus Threes! Freeplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterx2Threes! Freeplay
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (624 ratings)
Positive reviews—54.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1624 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurkan TorunSirvo LLC

Customer experience

x2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Threes! Freeplay

All ratings624 ratings
Positive67.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral11.6%
Negative34.4%

Bugs and requests

x2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Threes! Freeplay

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads not properly crediting free plays
  • Freezing or crashing when watching ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline play mode
  • Ability to disable background music
  • More levels or difficulty modes
  • Multiplayer or social features

In-app purchases

None

x2

No in-app purchases

None

Threes! Freeplay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is x2 free?
x2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Threes! Freeplay free?
Threes! Freeplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, x2 or Threes! Freeplay?
x2 is rated higher. x2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Threes! Freeplay averages 3.8 from 624 ratings.
Do x2 or Threes! Freeplay have ads?
Threes! Freeplay shows ads; x2 does not.
Which is updated more often, x2 or Threes! Freeplay?
x2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Threes! Freeplay every 2 months. Most recently, x2 was updated on October 5, 2026 and Threes! Freeplay on October 12, 2026.

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