# Chain 3! vs Drift Drive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drift Drive at none against Chain 3!'s 11. Chain 3!'s advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 25%) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 164). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chain 3! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Drift Drive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chain 3! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain 3! has 3.7K ratings behind it against 164, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Chain 3!'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Drift Drive's.

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, Drift Drive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain 3! | Drift Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews)** | [4.4 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-drive/id6466717767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 164 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 174 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Aakro Development Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589970492) |

## What reviewers say

### Chain 3!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297)

Connect chains of the same color to crush them in this original match puzzle game. Strategize your moves to achieve objectives before time runs out, utilizing powerful boosters and combos to clear the board. Embark on a journey to become the top player worldwide.

**Highlights:** Original chain matching gameplay, Connect same-colored chains, Strategic move planning, Boosters and combos, Multiple levels, Objective-based challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| BIG Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| SUPER Coin Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| MEGA Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💥 Fascinating
- 🎨 Different and cool
- 🕹️ Fun and exciting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and freezes
- 🔍 Partially covered board
- 💰 Too expensive
- 🔇 No sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on level 16 with no balloons
- Booster box causes game to freeze
- Inability to move forward on certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects
- Ability to save progress
- More challenging levels


### Drift Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-drive/id6466717767)

Master the art of zigzag drifting on challenging roads. Tap to turn and collect coins to boost your score. Compete with friends on the leaderboard as difficulty increases.

**Highlights:** Dynamic drifting mechanics, Coin collection for scoring, Challenging zigzag roads, Global leaderboard, Progressive difficulty, Casual gaming sessions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chain 3! free?

Chain 3! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drift Drive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chain 3! or Drift Drive?

Chain 3! is rated higher. Chain 3! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Drift Drive averages 4.4 from 164 ratings.

### Do Chain 3! or Drift Drive have ads?

Both Chain 3! and Drift Drive show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chain 3! or Drift Drive?

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, and Drift Drive every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chain 3! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Drift Drive on October 21, 2026.

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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.*