Comparison

Chain 3! vs HaloStack

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

HaloStack

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Chain 3!4 screens
HaloStack4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chain 3! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. HaloStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chain 3! versus HaloStack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain 3!HaloStack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB88 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVoodooCdPlus

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

11 purchases

Chain 3!

One-time11
  • Tiny Coin Pack$1.99
  • Mini Offer$2.99
  • Small Offer$4.99
Show 8 more
  • 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
None

HaloStack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chain 3! free?
Chain 3! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HaloStack free?
HaloStack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chain 3! or HaloStack have ads?
Both Chain 3! and HaloStack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chain 3! or HaloStack?
Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, and HaloStack every 11 days. Most recently, Chain 3! was updated on October 27, 2026 and HaloStack on October 28, 2026.

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