# Row Bros vs Chain Match!

The clearest difference is rating: Row Bros at 5.0 against Chain Match!'s 4.0. Chain Match!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 81 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Row Bros sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Chain Match! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Row Bros holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain Match! has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Row Bros ships an update every 81 months, Chain Match! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Row Bros | Chain Match! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row-bros/id1422847490/reviews)** | [4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-match/id1659196104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 81 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 330 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curious Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/309017449) | [Ismail Simsek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512131359) |

## What reviewers say

### Row Bros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row-bros/id1422847490)

Compete with friends in a chaotic local multiplayer river rafting game. Work together to navigate unpredictable courses, overcome obstacles, and race to victory. Pilot a drone at the finish line to playfully interfere with opponents.

**Highlights:** Local multiplayer for 2-8 players, Procedurally generated river courses, Variety of scenic locales and obstacles, Unlockable characters, Boats with different handling, Drone piloting for post-race fun

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Desert Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arctic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Swamp Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


### Chain Match!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-match/id1659196104)

Combine chains of the same color to reach your goals. Achieve higher scores by breaking chains of four or five. A simple yet engaging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Combine same-colored chains, Break chains of four or five, Reach goal objectives, Simple puzzle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Row Bros free?

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

### Is Chain Match! free?

Chain Match! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Row Bros or Chain Match!?

Row Bros is rated higher. Row Bros averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Chain Match! averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Row Bros or Chain Match! have ads?

Neither Row Bros nor Chain Match! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Row Bros or Chain Match!?

Row Bros ships an update every 81 months, and Chain Match! weekly. Most recently, Row Bros was updated on October 14, 2026 and Chain Match! on October 24, 2026.

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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.*