# Chain 3! vs Blocks Puzzle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blocks Puzzle at none against Chain 3!'s 11. Blocks Puzzle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Chain 3!'s advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). 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. Blocks Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blocks Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain 3! has 3.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, Blocks Puzzle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain 3! | Blocks Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-puzzle-gem-blast/id6467028491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 174 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Tuan Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384290017) |

## 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


### Blocks Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-puzzle-gem-blast/id6467028491)

Fit various block shapes into an 8x8 grid to clear rows and columns. This classic puzzle game offers a relaxed, no-time-limit experience perfect for brain training and passing the time.

**Highlights:** Fit blocks into 8x8 grid, Eliminate rows/columns, No time limit, No WiFi needed, Gem art style, Combo scoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chain 3! free?

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

### Is Blocks Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chain 3! or Blocks Puzzle?

Blocks Puzzle is rated higher. Chain 3! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Blocks Puzzle averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Chain 3! or Blocks Puzzle have ads?

Both Chain 3! and Blocks Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chain 3! or Blocks Puzzle?

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, and Blocks Puzzle monthly. Most recently, Chain 3! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Blocks Puzzle on October 17, 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.*