AlgoRun vs ChainBurst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Algorithmic thinking puzzles
- Sequential instruction execution
- Functions and recursive loops
- Conditionals
- Step-by-step debugging
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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
ChainBurst
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. AlgoRun sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChainBurst asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AlgoRun | ChainBurst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (65 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | bitcrumbs s.r.l. | Zero Day Labs FZE |
In-app purchases
AlgoRun
- Algorun Premium$1.99
ChainBurst
No in-app purchases









