Comparison

Threes! Freeplay vs Wildfrost

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

Head to head
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.

About

Wildfrost

Embark on a tactical roguelike deckbuilder adventure where you build a deck of card companions and elemental items to banish an eternal winter. Explore endless replayability with daily runs, challenges, and a dynamic counter system. Develop your hub town and unlock new content between runs.

Highlights
  • Build a deck with over 160 cards
  • Endless replayability with daily runs
  • Recruit card companions and elemental items
  • Master a dynamic counter system
  • Expand and develop the hub town
  • Unlock new cards and customization options
Features
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-TRY BEFORE YOU BUY- Play for free until you beat the first boss. Unlock the full game with an in-app purchase. The sun has frozen over. The world has succumbed to the Wildfrost. Now only the town of Snowdwell and its survivors stand as the last bastion against an eternal winter… Build up a deck of powerful card companions and elemental items, as you battle to banish the frost once and for all! * Build your perfect deck with over 160 cards! * Endless replayability with daily runs and challenges * Great for new and veteran card game fans alike, with an all-new tutorial and difficulty scaling ‘Storm Bell’ system * Recruit cute card companions, elemental items and equip powerful charms to aid in your fight against the Wildfrost * Choose your Leader from a variety of tribes, each with randomized skills and stats * Master a dynamic ‘counter’ system to put your strategic skills to the test * Expand and develop the hub town of Snowdwell between runs * Unlock new cards, events, customisation options and more! * Fully updated and ready to play with the latest content - ‘Better Adventures’ & ‘Storm Bells’! * Updated UI for mobile play

Screenshots

Threes! Freeplay4 screens
Wildfrost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Threes! Freeplay at none against Wildfrost's 1. Threes! Freeplay also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Wildfrost's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.1 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume 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. Wildfrost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Threes! Freeplay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wildfrost holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 624 and 507 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Threes! Freeplay's written reviews are positive against 66% of Wildfrost's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threes! Freeplay ships an update every 2 months, Wildfrost monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Threes! Freeplay versus Wildfrost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrees! FreeplayWildfrost
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (624 ratings)4.1 (507 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews66.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings624 — better507
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB724 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSirvo LLCChucklefish Limited

Customer experience

Threes! Freeplay

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

Wildfrost

All ratings507 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews330 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative24.2%

User reviews

Threes! Freeplay

From 624 App Store ratings

What 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

Wildfrost

From 507 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Endless replayability
  • 👍 Unique and charming design
  • 🎨 Gorgeous art and animations
  • 🎶 Fitting and amazing music
  • 🤯 Incredible depth and complexity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and save data loss issues
  • 👀 Tiny text and UI elements
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤕 Overly punishing difficulty

Bugs and 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

Wildfrost

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashing on launch
  • Progress reset after device switch
  • Tutorial stages not functioning properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Cloud save sync across devices
  • Option to increase font size
  • More content and faction updates

In-app purchases

None

Threes! Freeplay

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Wildfrost

One-time1
  • Wildfrost Full Game$6.99

Questions

Is Threes! Freeplay free?
Threes! Freeplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wildfrost free?
Wildfrost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Threes! Freeplay or Wildfrost?
Wildfrost is rated higher. Threes! Freeplay averages 3.8 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Wildfrost averages 4.1 from 507 ratings.
Do Threes! Freeplay or Wildfrost have ads?
Threes! Freeplay shows ads; Wildfrost does not.
Which is updated more often, Threes! Freeplay or Wildfrost?
Threes! Freeplay ships an update every 2 months, and Wildfrost monthly. Most recently, Threes! Freeplay was updated on October 12, 2026 and Wildfrost on October 15, 2026.

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