Comparison

ChainSaw Survivor vs Chainsaw

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

Head to head
About

ChainSaw Survivor

An alien invasion turns nature into monsters. Fight corrupted creatures with a chainsaw, solve puzzles, and survive intense boss battles to reach the city. Protect your son and uncover the story of other survivors.

Highlights
  • Intense chainsaw combat
  • Environmental puzzles
  • Father & son relationship
  • Varied environments
  • Memorable bosses
  • Environmental storytelling
Features
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An ordinary night turns into a nightmare. An alien invasion transforms nature into monstrous creatures. Trapped deep within a forest, a father and his son struggle to reach the city—their last hope for survival. In ChainSaw Survivor, you play as a father willing to do anything to protect his child. Armed with a chainsaw, fight twisted creatures born from corrupted nature, solve environmental puzzles under pressure, and survive intense boss battles. Every area tells a story. Every decision could be your last. Survival is not an option. It’s a duty. Key Features - Intense chainsaw combat Fight unique monsters created from corrupted nature. - Environmental puzzles Electricity, fire, mechanisms… think fast while danger closes in. - Father & son relationship Your son follows you, helps you, and reacts to every situation. - Varied environments Forest, farmland, abandoned farms… the city awaits. - Memorable bosses Giant creatures with unique mechanics and challenges. - Environmental storytelling Discover messages left behind by other survivors. - Designed for mobile Short sessions, fast-paced gameplay, and intuitive controls.

About

Chainsaw

Experience realistic chainsaw simulation with a variety of customizable models. Saw logs, manage fuel, and enjoy smoke effects. Collect stars to unlock new chainsaws and feel like a professional lumberjack.

Highlights
  • Realistic chainsaw simulation
  • Collection of different chainsaw models
  • Customizable chainsaw names
  • Predefined logs for sawing
  • Smoke effect with gas
  • Gasoline level control
  • Star collection for unlocks
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This game lets you saw the logs using beautiful chainsaws. Pull the starter, press the gas, select a tree and feel yourself like a professional! - We have a collection of different chainsaw models. Custom sound and view for each model! - Name each chainsaw model as you want. - You can select any of predefined logs to saw. - Smoke effect when adding more gas. - Control gasoline level. Collect the stars and unlock all chainsaws. Enjoy it!

Screenshots

ChainSaw Survivor4 screens
Chainsaw3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chainsaw at 4.7 against ChainSaw Survivor's 4.5. Chainsaw also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 80%) and ratings volume (72 vs 10). ChainSaw Survivor's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chainsaw holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chainsaw has 72 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of ChainSaw Survivor's written reviews are positive against 93% of Chainsaw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChainSaw Survivor ships an update every 5 weeks, Chainsaw every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ChainSaw Survivor versus Chainsaw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChainSaw SurvivorChainsaw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings)4.7 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1072 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB45 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJean Lionel DarieDmitry Nosyrev

Customer experience

ChainSaw Survivor

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Chainsaw

All ratings72 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ChainSaw Survivor

No in-app purchases

None

Chainsaw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChainSaw Survivor free?
ChainSaw Survivor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chainsaw free?
Chainsaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChainSaw Survivor or Chainsaw?
Chainsaw is rated higher. ChainSaw Survivor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Chainsaw averages 4.7 from 72 ratings.
Do ChainSaw Survivor or Chainsaw have ads?
Both ChainSaw Survivor and Chainsaw show ads.
Which is updated more often, ChainSaw Survivor or Chainsaw?
ChainSaw Survivor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chainsaw every 2 months. Most recently, ChainSaw Survivor was updated on October 11, 2026 and Chainsaw on October 16, 2026.

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