# Ring Color vs Chain 3!

Ring Color and Chain 3! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Ring Color's written reviews are positive against 54% of Chain 3!'s. Ring Color also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Chain 3!'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 17). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chain 3! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Ring Color asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ring Color against 4.6 for Chain 3!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain 3! has 3.7K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Ring Color's written reviews are positive against 54% of Chain 3!'s.

Ring Color ships an update every 4 months, Chain 3! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ring Color | Chain 3! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-color-magic-circle/id1485142248/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Son Phung Hong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479008705) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Ring Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ring-color-magic-circle/id1485142248)

A classic puzzle game where players match colored rings to clear lines and score points. It's free to play, offers offline enjoyment, and features simple controls with no time limits.

**Highlights:** Color ring matching, Line clearing puzzles, Offline play, Brain training, Easy controls, No time limits

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $4.99 | 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 Ring Color free?

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

### Is Chain 3! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ring Color or Chain 3!?

Ring Color is rated higher. Ring Color averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Chain 3! averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Ring Color or Chain 3! have ads?

Chain 3! shows ads; Ring Color does not.

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

Ring Color ships an update every 4 months, and Chain 3! every 10 days. Most recently, Ring Color was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chain 3! on October 30, 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.*