# Book vs Chain 3!

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chain 3! at every 10 days against Book's every 2 months. Chain 3! also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 272) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Book's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 54%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Chain 3! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chain 3! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain 3! has 3.7K ratings behind it against 272, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Book's written reviews are positive against 54% of Chain 3!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Book ships an update every 2 months, Chain 3! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book | Chain 3! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-man/id1329581056/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 272 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Farlex, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/379450386) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-man/id1329581056)

Navigate challenging mazes, collect letters, and spell words to win. Outsmart enemies with spells and uncover hidden bonuses. Compete in daily challenges to maintain streaks and earn high scores in this classic arcade-style word game.

**Highlights:** Navigate mazes, Collect letters, Spell words to win, Avoid enemies (Blots), Cast Slow-Down spells, Find hidden letters and bonuses, Daily Challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 65 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 300 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Stimulates the brain and vocabulary
- 🎮 Addictive and enjoyable
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages
- 📚 Educational and informative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Control issues with 'Book-Man'
- 🧱 Character gets stuck
- ❓ Lack of clear instructions
- 📈 Difficulty in progression (keys)
- 💸 In-app purchases can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Book-Man doesn't follow directional movements
- Book-Man goes through walls
- Game crashes to home page
- Book-Man freezes during play
- Cannot unlock next level with a key

**Requested features**

- More levels or zones
- More languages
- Different game styles
- More 'Book-Man' heroes
- Ability to earn keys without purchase


### Chain 3!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297)

Connect chains of the same color to crush them in this original match puzzle game. Strategize your moves to achieve objectives before time runs out, utilizing powerful boosters and combos to clear the board. Embark on a journey to become the top player worldwide.

**Highlights:** Original chain matching gameplay, Connect same-colored chains, Strategic move planning, Boosters and combos, Multiple levels, Objective-based challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| BIG Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| SUPER Coin Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| MEGA Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💥 Fascinating
- 🎨 Different and cool
- 🕹️ Fun and exciting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and freezes
- 🔍 Partially covered board
- 💰 Too expensive
- 🔇 No sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on level 16 with no balloons
- Booster box causes game to freeze
- Inability to move forward on certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects
- Ability to save progress
- More challenging levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book free?

Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chain 3! free?

Chain 3! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Book or Chain 3!?

Chain 3! is rated higher. Book averages 4.4 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while Chain 3! averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Book or Chain 3! have ads?

Both Book and Chain 3! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Book or Chain 3!?

Book ships an update every 2 months, and Chain 3! every 10 days. Most recently, Book was updated on November 2, 2026 and Chain 3! on November 3, 2026.

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