Comparison

Chain Reaction vs Chain Blast!

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

Head to head
About

Chain Reaction

Features
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Chain Reaction Online is a simple and addictive strategy board game where one smart move can turn the entire match around. ONLINE MULTIPLAYER IS HERE Jump into live matches against players from around the world with Auto Match, or create a private room and invite a friend for a 1v1 showdown. Place your orbs carefully, build up your cells, and trigger chain reactions that capture your opponent’s territory. The last player remaining on the board wins. HOW TO PLAY Take turns placing orbs on the board, either in an empty cell or one that already belongs to you. Once a cell reaches its limit, it explodes and spreads into nearby cells. This can capture your opponent’s cells and sometimes trigger a much bigger chain reaction across the board. One move can change the entire match, so think ahead and plan carefully. GAME MODES * Online matches against players worldwide * Auto Match to find an opponent quickly * Private rooms to play with friends * AI opponents for solo practice * Local multiplayer on the same device WHY PLAYERS KEEP COMING BACK * Easy to learn, but challenging to master * Quick and competitive multiplayer matches * Clean controls and smooth gameplay * Satisfying chain-reaction moments * Different strategies in every match * Refreshed UI and improved performance * Fun for both casual and competitive players Whether you want to challenge someone online, play privately with friends, practise against AI, or enjoy local multiplayer offline, Chain Reaction keeps every match quick, strategic, and fun. Download now and jump into your first online match.

About

Chain Blast!

Features
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Blast all the color balls and collect the number of required balls! Rules: - Click on a ball combined with 4 balls to make it blast - It will also blast the neighboring balls of the same color - Different color neighboring balls will be incremented - Collect the required number of balls - You have limited moves

Screenshots

Chain Reaction4 screens
Chain Blast!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chain Blast! at weekly against Chain Reaction's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chain Reaction ships an update every 3 months, Chain Blast! weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Chain Reaction versus Chain Blast!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain ReactionChain Blast!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANJU SIIMA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITEDSerenico Labs

In-app purchases

None

Chain Reaction

No in-app purchases

None

Chain Blast!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chain Reaction free?
Chain Reaction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chain Blast! free?
Chain Blast! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chain Reaction or Chain Blast! have ads?
Both Chain Reaction and Chain Blast! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chain Reaction or Chain Blast!?
Chain Reaction ships an update every 3 months, and Chain Blast! weekly. Most recently, Chain Reaction was updated on September 9, 2026 and Chain Blast! on September 10, 2026.

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