When comparing CounterSpy vs Threes!, the Slant community recommends Threes! for most people. In the question“What are the best iOS games without in-app purchases?” Threes! is ranked 16th while CounterSpy is ranked 26th. The most important reason people chose Threes! is:
There's no time limit to force the issue, but that doesn't matter, because it's so damnably slick to both the touch and the brain that you'll throw moves out with the same speed and grace that climbing into a tiny boat forbids.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Can be easily played while offline, which is great for those that may not always have an internet connection
CounterSpy can be played while there is no internet connection to the device it is being played on, making for a great game to play on airplanes or other places with no internet connection.
Pro Graphics and soundtrack are amazingly fitting to the 60s spy theme
CounterSpy was originally created for the Playstation PSN, meaning this is a console quality game. The sound design as well as the graphics stand out as top notch, putting the game way above what is on offer normally on Android.
Pro Amazing level changes
Level changes and differs everytime you play.
Pro No time limit to solve the puzzles
There's no time limit to force the issue, but that doesn't matter, because it's so damnably slick to both the touch and the brain that you'll throw moves out with the same speed and grace that climbing into a tiny boat forbids.
Pro Ideal for phones
Being a portrait style game that has large graphics that are meant to be played with one hand, Threes! fits better on a smaller screen device such as phones more so than a tablet.
Pro Pick up and play
A puzzle game should be quick and easy to pick up and play, but deep and challenging enough that it’s difficult to put down - that’s the cliche ideal. Threes is the embodiment of that ideal.
Pro Rewarding
The sense of reward one feels as title are combined makes for a very enjoyable game, no matter how many times it is played.
Pro Easy to learn, hard to master
Pro A free version is available
A free, ad-supported version was released on June 10, 2015 and is available here.
Pro Gameplay suits anyone's style
Threes! can suit anyone's play style, whether it is someone who takes their time and considers all option or someone who just blazes through each move without much forethought.
Cons
Con Controls
The touch controls are not as responsive as playing with a controller and may take some time to get used to them.
Con Randomness of game can be frustrating
The randomness of what new tiles appear can be frustrating when nothing is lining up very well.