# Chain 3! vs Orbit Match

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Match at none against Chain 3!'s 11. Orbit Match also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Chain 3!'s advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Orbit Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain 3! has 3.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, Orbit Match every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain 3! | Orbit Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-match-compete-online/id6747158317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 174 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [DIGITA3 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812063015) |

## 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


### Orbit Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-match-compete-online/id6747158317)

Slide blocks to match three or more of the same color in this competitive puzzle game. Outsmart opponents in real-time online matches and climb the global leaderboard. Features strategic gameplay with power-ups and retro arcade vibes.

**Highlights:** Block sliding and matching, Real-time online 1v1 matches, Global leaderboard competition, Power-ups (Asteroid, Wormhole), Retro arcade graphics and music, Strategic, fast-paced gameplay

**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 Orbit Match free?

Orbit Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chain 3! or Orbit Match?

Orbit Match is rated higher. Chain 3! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Orbit Match averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Chain 3! or Orbit Match have ads?

Chain 3! shows ads; Orbit Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chain 3! or Orbit Match?

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, and Orbit Match every 5 days. Most recently, Chain 3! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Orbit Match on August 24, 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.*