# Chain 3! vs BBOD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BBOD at 100% against Chain 3!'s 54%. BBOD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Chain 3!'s advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chain 3! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and BBOD sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BBOD 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 1, 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 BBOD's.

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, BBOD every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain 3! | BBOD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbod/id6756983548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [MURAT ERDOGAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836245108) |

## 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


### BBOD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbod/id6756983548)

Pilot a spaceship to destroy an alien-constructed brick barrier blocking Earth's sun. Utilize an anti-material ball and advanced weaponry to shatter the blockade and save humanity from eternal darkness. Engage in intense space combat to reclaim the light.

**Highlights:** Spaceship combat, Brick barrier destruction, Heavy-duty weapon system, Save Earth from eclipse, Alien fleet defense

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Stardust | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Starcoin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Starcoin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shiptone of Starcoin | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chain 3! free?

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

### Is BBOD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chain 3! or BBOD?

BBOD is rated higher. Chain 3! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while BBOD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chain 3! or BBOD have ads?

Both Chain 3! and BBOD show ads.

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

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, and BBOD every 9 days. Most recently, Chain 3! was updated on October 16, 2026 and BBOD on October 2, 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.*