Comparison

AlgoRun vs ChainBurst

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

Head to head
About

AlgoRun

This game teaches fundamental coding concepts through interactive puzzles. It uses game mechanics inspired by programming principles like functions, loops, and conditionals to build algorithmic thinking skills in a fun and engaging way.

Highlights
  • Algorithmic thinking puzzles
  • Sequential instruction execution
  • Functions and recursive loops
  • Conditionals
  • Step-by-step debugging
Features
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A puzzle game for learning, practicing and improving algorithmic thinking. AlgoRun features puzzles that will teach you the basics of coding in a fun interactive way by using game mechanics derived from programming concepts such as: • Sequential Instruction Execution • Functions • Recursive Loops • Conditionals • Step-by-Step Debugging

About

ChainBurst

Features
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ChainBurst is a mesmerizing chain reaction puzzle game where every tap counts! Tap an orb to trigger a burst, setting off spectacular chain reactions that cascade across the screen. With limited taps per level, you'll need strategy, timing, and a bit of luck to master each challenge. FEATURES: • 100+ handcrafted levels across 5 unique worlds • 7 exciting game modes: Campaign, Endless, Daily Challenge, Color Rush, Word Hunt, Sharpshooter, and Tower • 7 special orb types with unique abilities • Combo system and Fever Mode for massive score multipliers • Real-time booster power-ups you can buy and activate mid-game • Beautiful particle effects, haptic feedback, and procedural audio • Achievements, leaderboards, and daily challenges • Cosmetic customization: orb skins, burst effects, and backgrounds • Battle Pass with free and premium reward tracks • VIP subscription with daily gems and exclusive perks GAME MODES: Campaign — Progress through 5 worlds with increasing difficulty Endless — Survive infinite waves, see how far you can go Daily Challenge — A new puzzle every day with gem rewards Color Rush — Match target colors for chain reactions Word Hunt — Burst letters to spell hidden words Sharpshooter — Precision tapping with a shrinking reticle Tower — Climb an endless tower of escalating floors Download now and experience the most satisfying chain reactions on mobile!

Screenshots

AlgoRun3 screens
ChainBurst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChainBurst at none against AlgoRun's 1. AlgoRun's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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. AlgoRun sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChainBurst asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AlgoRun versus ChainBurst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlgoRunChainBurst
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (65 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerbitcrumbs s.r.l.Zero Day Labs FZE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AlgoRun

One-time1
  • Algorun Premium$1.99
None

ChainBurst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlgoRun free?
AlgoRun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChainBurst free?
ChainBurst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlgoRun or ChainBurst have ads?
ChainBurst shows ads; AlgoRun does not.

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