Comparison

Threes! Freeplay vs Iron Sharpens

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

Iron Sharpens

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Iron Sharpens is a tool for Christians who want to grow deeper together. Giving you two ways to gather, talk, and grow in the Word. PROMPTS — Conversations that matter Over 500 discussion prompts across 11 themed decks– each anchored to Scripture. Pull up a card, read the passage, and let the conversation begin. Perfect for small groups, Bible studies, families, road trips, married couples, mentoring, or one-on-one's anywhere. Decks include *Faith Foundations, The Word, Prayer Life, Christ & the Cross, and more*—each prompt is paired with King James Version scripture you can read right in the app (Words of Jesus shown in red). CHARADES — Bible charades for your group A heads-up–style party game built on Scripture. Hold the phone to your forehead and your friends act out, describe, or quote the clue without saying it. Tilt down when you guess it, tilt up to pass. Choose Scenes, Characters, Events, or Random, set how many cards and how long each turn lasts, and see the scripture reference behind every clue. HIGHLIGHTS: • 500+ scripture-anchored discussion prompts • 11 themed decks for every season of faith • Bible charades with motion controls—nothing to tap mid-game • Full King James Version passages built in, with red-letter text for Jesus's words • Clean, distraction-free design • Works completely offline– no ads, account, or subscriptions. Whether you're leading a small group, gathering the family, or sharpening one friend over coffee, Iron Sharpens turns time together into conversations that count. "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend." — Proverbs 27:17 "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." — Matthew 18:20

Screenshots

Threes! Freeplay4 screens
Iron Sharpens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Iron Sharpens at none against Threes! Freeplay's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Threes! Freeplay versus Iron Sharpens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrees! FreeplayIron Sharpens
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (624 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings624 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSirvo LLCRollin Seymour

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

Iron Sharpens

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Threes! Freeplay

No in-app purchases

None

Iron Sharpens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Threes! Freeplay free?
Threes! Freeplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iron Sharpens free?
Iron Sharpens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Threes! Freeplay or Iron Sharpens have ads?
Threes! Freeplay shows ads; Iron Sharpens does not.

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