# Cardinal Chains vs Albertoholic

The clearest difference is price: Albertoholic at Free against Cardinal Chains's $2.99. Albertoholic also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Cardinal Chains's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 2). On rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Albertoholic is free to download; Cardinal Chains costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Cardinal Chains against 5.0 for Albertoholic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cardinal Chains has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cardinal Chains | Albertoholic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardinal-chains/id1339737509/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albertoholic/id1585731505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Nora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199363689) | [Lithium ehf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583999127) |

## What reviewers say

### Cardinal Chains

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardinal-chains/id1339737509)

A minimalist puzzle game where players link numbers in non-decreasing sequences to fill a monochrome grid with color. It offers a relaxing experience with a handcrafted soundtrack and elegant design, free from timers or ads.

**Highlights:** 500 unique handcrafted puzzles, Non-decreasing sequence gameplay, Chill-out soundtrack, Minimalist design, Customizable color themes, Achievements and cloud saves

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Albertoholic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/albertoholic/id1585731505)

Guide an alcoholic character through various stages of intoxication to reach AA meetings. Master simple yet challenging controls to overcome obstacles and progress through levels. Experience the unique gameplay that tests your ability to manage the character's condition.

**Highlights:** Navigate through intoxication stages, Simple tap controls for jumping, Challenging level progression, Unique alcohol-themed gameplay, Help character reach AA meetings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cardinal Chains free?

Cardinal Chains costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Albertoholic free?

Albertoholic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cardinal Chains or Albertoholic?

Albertoholic is rated higher. Cardinal Chains averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Albertoholic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cardinal Chains or Albertoholic have ads?

Neither Cardinal Chains nor Albertoholic shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*