# Chain Cube vs ALVAT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ALVAT at none against Chain Cube's 10. ALVAT also leads on ads (none vs shown). Chain Cube's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chain Cube sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. ALVAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain Cube | ALVAT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-cube-2048-number-match/id1493199883/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 325 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Ali Gokce Yilmaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835985548) |

## What reviewers say

### Chain Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-cube-2048-number-match/id1493199883)

A 3D puzzle game where you drop numbered blocks to merge them and reach higher scores. Experience realistic physics as blocks bounce and fall, challenging you to solve number puzzles and unlock new skins.

**Highlights:** 3D block merging gameplay, Realistic physics simulation, Intuitive controls, Unlockable skins, High score challenges, Brain teaser puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip status (1 week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Vip status (1 month) | $19.99 | per month |
| Diamonds Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huggy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip’Its Bundle 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skip’Its Bundle 30 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skip’Its Bundle max | $19.99 | one-time |
| Skip’Its Bundle 100 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All! | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying visuals
- ⏱️ Great time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads even after paid upgrade
- 🔁 Repetitive congratulatory popups
- 🤯 Impossible to lose

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets high scores without warning
- Paid ad-free version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- More challenging gameplay modes
- Ability to turn off congratulatory popups
- Progress tracking and achievements


### ALVAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alvat-reverse-backgammon/id6793461352)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chain Cube free?

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

### Is ALVAT free?

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

### Do Chain Cube or ALVAT have ads?

Chain Cube shows ads; ALVAT does not.

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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.*