Twenty vs Threes! Freeplay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Twenty
A vibrant arcade puzzle game where players aim to reach the number 20. It offers various challenging modes and a competitive two-player option. Test your concentration and strategy to master this addictive game.
- Reach the number 20
- Multiple game variations
- Zen and Panic modes
- Two-player competitive mode
- Steal tiles from opponents
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Twenty is a colorful arcade/puzzle game that starts at 5, looks easy until 10, gets fiendish at 15 and challenges you to get to 20. Anyone can learn it, but you'll have to concentrate to make it all the way. Think you've got it mastered? Try one of the variations like Bubbles, Drop, Flip-Flop. Try Zen mode to relax, or Panic mode for a real challenge. Take on a friend with TwentyTwo, a crazy two-player race to see who can get to Twenty first. Steal tiles from your opponent but be careful to guard your own. Can you get to Twenty?
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.
- Number sliding puzzle
- Endless challenge
- Endearing characters
- Heart-warming soundtrack
- Complete experience
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Twenty at 4.7 against Threes! Freeplay's 3.8. Twenty also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 54%) and ads (none vs shown). Threes! Freeplay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Twenty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Threes! Freeplay asks for nothing beyond the download.
Twenty holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 490 and 624 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Twenty's written reviews are positive against 54% of Threes! Freeplay's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Twenty | Threes! Freeplay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (490 ratings) — better | 3.8 (624 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better | 54.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 490 | 624 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephen French | Sirvo LLC |
Customer experience
Twenty
Threes! Freeplay
User reviews
Twenty
From 490 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Very nice
- 🚀 Quick and fun
- 🚀 Satisfying and timeless
- 👍 Brilliant and simple
- 👍 Awesome game
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Great, but VERY time consuming
- 🐛 App crashes
- 💰 Wish it wasn't timed
- 💰 No extras
- 🐛 Issues with two player mode
Threes! Freeplay
From 624 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Cute and charming design
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🎶 Enjoyable background music
- 👍 Opt-in ad system allows for free play
- 🎮 Smooth and responsive controls
Room to improve
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play
- 💰 Expensive paid version
- 🛑 Limited free plays before ads required
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
Bugs and requests
Twenty
Reported bugs
2 issues- 🐛 Score doesn't change for world rankings
- 🐛 Tiles sometimes connect diagonally
Requested features
5 requests- 💡 Zen mode for Thirty mode
- 💡 Dark mode option
- 💡 Disable ability to accidentally pull down the window
- 💡 Game mode against computer
- 💡 Higher difficulty levels (e.g. Forty mode)
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
Twenty
- Twenty - Unlock All Game Modes$1.99
Threes! Freeplay
No in-app purchases
