# Chain 3! vs Nuts Screwing Puzzle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chain 3! at 54% against Nuts Screwing Puzzle's 8%. Chain 3! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 118). Nuts Screwing Puzzle's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chain 3! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nuts Screwing Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chain 3! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain 3! has 3.7K ratings behind it against 118, 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 8% of Nuts Screwing Puzzle's.

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, Nuts Screwing Puzzle every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain 3! | Nuts Screwing Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews)** | [4.2 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuts-screwing-puzzle/id6468434734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 7.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 613 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Tran Tien Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713107024) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $2.99 | 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


### Nuts Screwing Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuts-screwing-puzzle/id6468434734)

Untangle metal bars and boards by strategically removing nails. Clear the board to win, but be mindful of limited placement options. Offers casual and challenging modes for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Untangle metal bars and boards, Strategic nail removal, Limited nail placement, Casual and Challenge modes, Endless puzzle levels, Play with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Awesome unscrewing puzzle game

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Overwhelming number of ads
-  광고 Ads after every level
-  광고 Ads before every level
-  광고 Ads during gameplay
-  광고 Ads in empty spaces

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot restore lifetime ad removal purchase
- Black screen when watching video ads
- Level 120 is stuck or highest level
- Cannot move screws into holes
- Paid for no ads, still getting ads

**Requested features**

- Fix ads after purchase
- Add more levels
- Clarify 'No Ads' purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chain 3! free?

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

### Is Nuts Screwing Puzzle free?

Nuts Screwing Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Chain 3! is rated higher. Chain 3! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Nuts Screwing Puzzle averages 4.2 from 118 ratings.

### Do Chain 3! or Nuts Screwing Puzzle have ads?

Both Chain 3! and Nuts Screwing Puzzle show ads.

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

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, and Nuts Screwing Puzzle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chain 3! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Nuts Screwing Puzzle on November 3, 2026.

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