Comparison

1024 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

1024

An addictive puzzle game where players merge tiles to create larger numbers. Compete globally for high scores and enjoy a sleek, dark design. Share your achievements on social media.

Highlights
  • Tile merging gameplay
  • Global high score competition
  • iOS dark design
  • Social media sharing
  • Universal device support
Features
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1024 is Exponential Fun! Join thousands of players around the world in this addictive game. 1024 is easy, and simple. Move the tiles in all directions. When two equal tiles touch they will merge into a bigger one. The game will end when no more movements can be done. 1024 includes: - Game Center integration, compete with the world for the highest score. - iOS dark desing, beautiful and sharp. - Share your final screen in Facebook and Twitter - Built for all devices, universal - Compatible with background music Remember to rate 1024 with 5 stars, help us improving the game.

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

10243 screens
Threes! Freeplay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 1024 at 4.7 against Threes! Freeplay's 3.8. 1024 also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Threes! Freeplay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (624 vs 23). On price, ads 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. 1024 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Threes! Freeplay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1024 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threes! Freeplay has 624 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of 1024's written reviews are positive against 54% of Threes! Freeplay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1024 ships an update every 5 months, Threes! Freeplay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
1024 versus Threes! Freeplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1024Threes! Freeplay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23 ratings) — better3.8 (624 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better54.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23624 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarstin LimitedSirvo LLC

Customer experience

1024

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Threes! Freeplay

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

Bugs and requests

1024

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

1 purchases

1024

One-time1
  • Remove Adverts$0.99
None

Threes! Freeplay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1024 free?
1024 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Threes! Freeplay free?
Threes! Freeplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1024 or Threes! Freeplay?
1024 is rated higher. 1024 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Threes! Freeplay averages 3.8 from 624 ratings.
Do 1024 or Threes! Freeplay have ads?
Both 1024 and Threes! Freeplay show ads.
Which is updated more often, 1024 or Threes! Freeplay?
1024 ships an update every 5 months, and Threes! Freeplay every 2 months. Most recently, 1024 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Threes! Freeplay on October 15, 2026.

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