Comparison

Stormbound vs ChromaLab

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

Head to head
About

Stormbound

Engage in strategic turn-based tactical battles by building a powerful deck of collectible cards. Outsmart opponents worldwide in real-time PVP, customize your profile, and compete for seasonal rewards.

Highlights
  • Deck building
  • Collectible cards
  • Turn-based tactical battles
  • Real-time PVP
  • Four distinct kingdoms
  • Seasonal events and rewards
  • Profile customization
Features
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Stormbound: PVP Card Battle - Where deck building for Collectible Cards and Strategic gameplay collide in unique PVP Turn-based Tactical battles. Embark on an epic journey in Stormbound, where the clash of four kingdoms unfolds in a strategic battle for dominance. Craft and build a powerful deck, engage in real-time PVP card battles against players worldwide! Ultimate Card Battle: Watch Your Deck Shine Dive into the thrill of collecting dozens of cards to craft your powerful deck! Experience the magic as each card transforms the board into the battle on a battlefield! Strategically play your cards to outsmart your opponent in this tactical card battle. Dominate the board Discover the powers of four mighty kingdoms, each with its own cool advantages and playstyles. Uncover the strengths that set them apart, and shape your effective strategy accordingly to dominate the board. Real-time PVP Card Battle Battle players across the globe in electrifying head-to-head PVP battles! Forge your path to victory through various challenges awaiting you on the game board. Unlock a bounty of valuable resources to enhance your card and deck collection. Master your deck building skills to conquer the card battle ladder. Customize your profile Unleash your emotions with fun and personalized emotes that let you truly express yourself in the heat of the PVP battle. Spice up your customized profile by choosing a cool avatar from our diverse collection, making your account uniquely yours. Battle your way to the top league Battle for seasonal ranking and great rewards, try your best in confronting diverse challenges across various card battle game modes. Upgrade your cards, master your deck building skills and tactics to conquer the battle and get to the top league. Seasonal Events Enjoy seasonal battle events and unlock special rewards, enriching your collection of cards, decks and resources. Use your collection of cards to build strategic decks tailored for seasonal battles. Claim victory in challenging battles where the worlds of strategy and collectible cards collide in tactical gameplay! Terms of Service: https://stormboundgames.com/terms

About

ChromaLab

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ChromaLab - Color-based virus elimination Dive into an infected lab and become the best combat virologist. Your weapon: color. Eliminate each virus before it contaminates the entire lab. GAMEPLAY Shoot colored projectiles to destroy viruses of the matching color. Chain combos, trigger ricochets and survive waves of increasing intensity. GAME MODES - Normal: Progressive survival, perfect for beginners - Hardcore: One life only. Maximum focus. - Extinction: Play in total darkness. - Daily Challenge: New challenge every day - Duel & Matchmaking: Real-time player versus player 96 Game Center achievements. 4 global leaderboards. Free to play. Optional purchases available.

Screenshots

Stormbound4 screens
ChromaLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChromaLab at every 2 days against Stormbound's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Stormbound sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and ChromaLab sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stormbound ships an update every 3 weeks, ChromaLab every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stormbound versus ChromaLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStormboundChromaLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size526 MB175 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperStormbound Games Sp. z o.o.Sylvain Ainama

Bugs and requests

Stormbound

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login/loading issues
  • Card placement bugs
  • Deck editing problems
  • Inconsistent card rotation

Requested features

7 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Clan/guild system
  • Chat functionality
  • Spectate mode
  • Leaderboard/ranking display
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  • More PvE content
  • Improved social features

ChromaLab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Stormbound

Subscriptions1
  • Premium pass$7.991 Month
One-time12
  • Daily resources$1.99
  • Daily cards$1.99
  • Welcome Pack$4.99
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  • Handful of Rubies$4.99
  • Premium Pass$4.99
  • Generic package 7$$6.99
  • Premium Pass$7.99
  • Shredded Journal$9.99
  • Tribal Tome$9.99
  • Bunch of Rubies$9.99
  • Weekly cards$9.99
  • Heap of Rubies$19.99
10 purchases

ChromaLab

One-time10
  • 1500 loyalty points$0.99
  • 5000 loyalty points$1.99
  • Premium Gold theme$1.99
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  • Premium Plasma theme$1.99
  • Premium Inferno theme$1.99
  • Premium Holographic theme$2.99
  • Battle pass with exclusive rewards$2.99
  • Premium Arctic theme$2.99
  • Starter Bundle:Gold,Plasma,Inferno$2.99
  • Elite Bundle$3.99

Questions

Is Stormbound free?
Stormbound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChromaLab free?
ChromaLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stormbound or ChromaLab have ads?
Both Stormbound and ChromaLab show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stormbound or ChromaLab?
Stormbound ships an update every 3 weeks, and ChromaLab every 2 days. Most recently, Stormbound was updated on October 22, 2026 and ChromaLab on October 11, 2026.

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