# Chain 3! vs Puzzlechemy

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain 3! | Puzzlechemy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [TOMASZ WOJCIECH SZREMSKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878906754) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $2.99 | 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


### Puzzlechemy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlechemy/id6759544121)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 350 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 800 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*