# Chain 3! vs Brain Swaggle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brain Swaggle at 100% against Chain 3!'s 54%. Brain Swaggle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Chain 3!'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Brain Swaggle 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 5, 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 100% of Brain Swaggle's.

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, Brain Swaggle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain 3! | Brain Swaggle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-swaggle/id6749670463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Gary Downing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831679393) |

## 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


### Brain Swaggle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-swaggle/id6749670463)

Engage in a competitive word-building game that sharpens spelling, memory, and strategic thinking. Players take turns constructing words against the computer, aiming for high scores by meeting minimum letter counts and outmaneuvering opponents. Experience a blend of education and fast-paced fun.

**Highlights:** Strategic word-building turns, Customizable match lengths, Adjustable minimum letter counts, Variable turn timers, Point-based scoring system, Computer opponent battles

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Ups | $1.49 | one-time |
| Power Ups | $2.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chain 3! free?

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

### Is Brain Swaggle free?

Brain Swaggle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chain 3! or Brain Swaggle?

Brain Swaggle is rated higher. Chain 3! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Brain Swaggle averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Chain 3! or Brain Swaggle have ads?

Chain 3! shows ads; Brain Swaggle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chain 3! or Brain Swaggle?

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, and Brain Swaggle every 2 months. Most recently, Chain 3! was updated on October 30, 2026 and Brain Swaggle on October 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.*