Chain 3! vs HaloStack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Original chain matching gameplay
- Connect same-colored chains
- Strategic move planning
- Boosters and combos
- Multiple levels
- Objective-based challenges
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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!
HaloStack
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HaloStack: The Ultimate Circular Puzzle Experience a new dimension of block puzzles on a unique circular board! Place colorful blocks on a ringed stage. Whether you prefer the classic wood texture or vibrant modern themes, HaloStack offers a visual treat. Complete rings, straight lines, or diagonals to clear blocks and rack up massive combo scores! ▸ HOW TO PLAY • Pick one of three control schemes—each feels different to play: drag-and-drop placement, on-screen virtual controls, or a quick drag-and-double-tap flow. • Clear blocks by filling a full ring, a straight line, or a diagonal line. • Chain your clears to trigger combos for huge bonus points. • Game over when there's no more space. Challenge your own high score! ▸ FEATURES • Three control methods: drag-and-drop placement, on-screen virtual controls, and drag-and-double-tap play. • Innovative circular grid with 6 concentric rings. • Multi-directional clearing: Rings, Lines, and Diagonals. • Multiple themes and backgrounds, including premium wood styles. • Easy to learn, yet deep enough to challenge your brain. • Personal best scores and play history saved on your device. • Save your game and resume later. • View your game history. • Play offline anytime, anywhere. Ready to conquer the rings? Download HaloStack today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HaloStack at none against Chain 3!'s 11. Chain 3!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Chain 3! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. HaloStack asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, HaloStack every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chain 3! | HaloStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voodoo | CdPlus |
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
HaloStack
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chain 3!
- Tiny Coin Pack$1.99
- Mini Offer$2.99
- Small Offer$4.99
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- Flash Sale$6.99
- 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
HaloStack
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Chain 3! free?
Is HaloStack free?
Do Chain 3! or HaloStack have ads?
Which is updated more often, Chain 3! or HaloStack?
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