# Chain 3! vs Chess Music

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chess Music at 100% against Chain 3!'s 54%. Chess Music also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Chain 3!'s advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 3). On device support there is nothing between them.

Chain 3! is free to download; Chess Music costs $1.99 up front. Chain 3! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Chess Music asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess Music holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain 3! has 3.7K ratings behind it against 3, 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 Chess Music's.

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, Chess Music every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain 3! | Chess Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-music/id6764608024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#127** |
| Size | 174 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Yvz Digital Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/921581603) |

## 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


### Chess Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-music/id6764608024)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Control a lone Queen in a turn-based survival game against endless enemy pieces. Each move creates a unique musical melody. Survive as long as possible, chain captures for combos, and collect special tiles for advantages. Watch your runs replay as music and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Endless turn-based survival, Musical gameplay with every move, Chain capture combos, Special power-up tiles, Run replays as music, Shareable video soundtracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chain 3! free?

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

### Is Chess Music free?

Chess Music costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chain 3! or Chess Music?

Chess Music is rated higher. Chain 3! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Chess Music averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Chain 3! or Chess Music have ads?

Chain 3! shows ads; Chess Music does not.

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

Chain 3! ships an update every 10 days, and Chess Music every 4 days. Most recently, Chain 3! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Chess Music on October 25, 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.*