Comparison

Chain 3! vs Puzzlechemy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chain 3!

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
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WELCOME TO A NEW & ORIGINAL MATCH PUZZLE ! Are you ready? Connect chains from the same color to crush them! Easy to control but hard to master, a simple tap on the chains is what you need! Watch out your moves, you need to achieve the objectives before you run out! Use boosters and combos to help you clear the board and live your journey to become the number one in the world! Featuring: ◉ Original concept and gameplay ◉ Boosters and combos including; bombs, rockets and helicopters! ◉ Leaderboards coming soon ◉ Quests coming soon ◉ Lots of levels ◉ Loads of fun! ◉ And much more! Try It!

About

Puzzlechemy

Features
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Discover the magic of alchemy in this captivating match-3 puzzle game! COMBINE ELEMENTS, SOLVE PUZZLES Swap and match alchemical elements — Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Aether, and more — to create powerful reactions. Clear the board, unlock special gems, and progress through hundreds of hand-crafted levels. SPECIAL GEMS & BOOSTERS • Line Gems — clear entire rows or columns • Bomb Gems — explode in a blast radius • Rainbow Gems — match any element • Hammer Boost — smash any tile • Philosopher's Stone — transmute elements • Vial — flood the board with a chosen element BEAUTIFUL THEMES Customize your board with stunning alchemical themes: Classic Lab, Golden Forge, Mystic Night, and more. Each theme transforms every tile, background, and visual effect. DAILY CHALLENGES & WORLD MAP Fresh puzzles every day with special rewards. Explore the world map and unlock new regions as you master the art of alchemy. GAME CENTER Compete on global leaderboards and earn achievements as you progress through your alchemical journey. FREE TO PLAY Enjoy the full game for free. Optional coin packs available to speed up your progress — no energy timers, no forced ads. Can you become the greatest alchemist the world has ever known?

Screenshots

Chain 3!4 screens
Puzzlechemy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Puzzlechemy at every 2 days against Chain 3!'s every 10 days. Chain 3!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chain 3! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzlechemy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, Puzzlechemy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chain 3! versus Puzzlechemy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain 3!Puzzlechemy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB164 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVoodooTOMASZ WOJCIECH SZREMSKI

Bugs and requests

Chain 3!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck on level 16 with no balloons
  • Booster box causes game to freeze
  • Inability to move forward on certain levels

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add sound effects
  • Ability to save progress
  • More challenging levels

Puzzlechemy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Chain 3!

One-time10
  • Tiny Coin Pack$1.99
  • Mini Offer$2.99
  • Flash Sale$6.99
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  • No Ads$7.99
  • Small Coin Pack$7.99
  • No Ads Bundle$9.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$14.99
  • BIG Coin Pack$29.99
  • SUPER Coin Pack$54.99
  • MEGA Coin Pack$99.99
4 purchases

Puzzlechemy

One-time4
  • 350 Coins$0.99
  • 800 Coins$1.99
  • 2000 Coins$4.99
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  • 5500 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Chain 3! free?
Chain 3! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puzzlechemy free?
Puzzlechemy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chain 3! or Puzzlechemy have ads?
Both Chain 3! and Puzzlechemy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chain 3! or Puzzlechemy?
Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, and Puzzlechemy every 2 days. Most recently, Chain 3! was updated on November 7, 2026 and Puzzlechemy on November 9, 2026.

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