# Chain 3! vs Coin Stack Puzzle

Chain 3! and Coin Stack Puzzle both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of Chain 3!'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Coin Stack Puzzle's. Chain 3! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chain 3! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Coin Stack Puzzle sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Chain 3! against 4.7 for Coin Stack Puzzle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.5K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Chain 3!'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Coin Stack Puzzle's.

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, Coin Stack Puzzle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain 3! | Coin Stack Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-stack-puzzle/id6472819645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## 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


### Coin Stack Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coin-stack-puzzle/id6472819645)

Strategically place coins to merge and conquer levels. This satisfying puzzle game challenges you to stack coins efficiently to achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Strategic coin placement, Coin merging mechanics, Level-based goals, Satisfying puzzle progression, Stacking challenges

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Offer 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Safety Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Healthy Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Therapeutic and fun game
- 👍 Challenging and gets you thinking
- 👍 Great way to pass the time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes or crashes
- 🔋 Heats up device and slows performance
- 🤑 Expensive boosters and in-app purchases
- 🙄 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Coins not merging correctly on certain levels
- Game freezing or getting stuck on higher levels
- Progression issues when game crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Provide instructions or tutorial for gameplay
- Improve responsiveness and consistency of coin placement
- Offer more positive feedback when losing a turn


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chain 3! free?

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

### Is Coin Stack Puzzle free?

Coin Stack Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Coin Stack Puzzle is rated higher. Chain 3! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Coin Stack Puzzle averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do Chain 3! or Coin Stack Puzzle have ads?

Both Chain 3! and Coin Stack Puzzle show ads.

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

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, and Coin Stack Puzzle weekly. Most recently, Chain 3! was updated on October 16, 2026 and Coin Stack Puzzle on October 12, 2026.

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