Comparison

Chicks vs valistroke

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

Head to head
About

Chicks

Guide a group of chicks through a mysterious portal to another dimension. Use various tools to help them navigate obstacles and escape back to their meadow before time runs out. This puzzle game features delightful animation and challenging levels.

Highlights
  • 32 unique levels
  • 4 whimsical environments
  • 8 different tools
  • Delightful animation
  • Fast-forward button
  • Double tap zooming
Features
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*NOW FREE for a LIMITED TIME!* >>> now w/ OVER 5 MILLION DOWNLOADS! "the best lemmings clone I have played." - jyhjyh @ toucharcade.com >>> "this game will keep me busy for a while." -lonebear @ pocketgamer.co.uk "so cute! only problem is, i don't want any of them to die!" -clover2012 @ itunes >>> one day, a group of chicks was exploring a meadow when they discovered a mysterious hole in the ground. being curious and innocent little creatures, they decided to poke their heads in for a look. little did they know it was a portal to another dimension! now the chicks have fallen into a strange world of obstacles, deserts, and glaciers, and they need your help to escape! use the tools at the bottom of the screen to guide these chicks back to the meadow before time runs out and the portal closes! >>> • delightful animation • 32 unique levels • 4 whimsical environments • 8 different tools • fast-forward button • double tap zooming • tap & drag panning • nuclear dust-buster >>> http://twitter.com/TRINITIgames http://facebook.com/TRINITIgames

About

valistroke

Trace numbers in order with a single stroke to reach the goal within a time limit. This fast-paced puzzle game challenges your reflexes and judgment, offering a fun way to train your brain and compete for high scores.

Highlights
  • Trace numbers in order
  • Time limit challenges
  • High score competition
  • Brain training tool
  • Leaderboard integration
Features
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This game is the 3rd iPhone game for the Web Game Site "DAN-BALL". Stimulate your brain with this easy flash action puzzle game. Trace the numbers in order with one stroke until you reach the goal within the time limit. Clear the stream of stages and aim at a high score. Tracing the panel as fast as possible is a key to get a high score. Valistroke is not a thinking puzzle game but is a high action puzzle that requires explosive power and judgment. It looks simple but is a great tool to train your brain. Train your brain to enhance your mind or join the leaderboard and compete against players from all over the world. [ How to play ] -Trace numbers in order from 1 to the goal. -Tapping a number panel retraces the step and you can start again from the number.

Screenshots

Chicks4 screens
valistroke4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: valistroke at 4.0 against Chicks's 3.0. valistroke also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (85% vs 62%). Chicks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price 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. Chicks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. valistroke asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

valistroke holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chicks has 87 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Chicks's written reviews are positive against 85% of valistroke's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chicks ships an update every 2 months, valistroke every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Chicks versus valistroke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChicksvalistroke
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (87 ratings)4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews85.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriniti Interactive LimitedDAN-BALL

Customer experience

Chicks

All ratings87 ratings
Positive46.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative47.1%
Written reviews491 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative28.7%

valistroke

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative6.5%

User reviews

Chicks

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Cute graphics
  • 🚀 Great time killer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🐛 Screen rotation problems
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs

valistroke

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 💡 Addictive and fun
  • 👍 Simple and polished
  • 💡 Creative and original
  • 🚀 Quick to learn

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Shallow gameplay
  • 😵 Difficult typography/font
  • 😵 Fast-paced can be overwhelming
  • 😵 Flashing screens cause headaches
  • 🐛 Freezing issues

Bugs and requests

Chicks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game not configured for newer phones
  • Screen gets cut off in landscape mode
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels
  • Faster gameplay speed
  • Ability to reset all levels

valistroke

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes
  • No controls for sound and going back
  • Flashing screens cause headaches

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update the app
  • Add more levels
  • Make Powder Game
  • Make Stick Ranger
  • Make Treasure Cube app
Show 5 more
  • Add another difficulty level
  • Improve controls
  • Add a pause button
  • Add sound controls
  • Add a back button

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chicks

One-time1
  • Chicks Skip Stages Pack$0.99
None

valistroke

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chicks free?
Chicks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is valistroke free?
valistroke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chicks or valistroke?
valistroke is rated higher. Chicks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while valistroke averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Chicks or valistroke have ads?
valistroke shows ads; Chicks does not.
Which is updated more often, Chicks or valistroke?
Chicks ships an update every 2 months, and valistroke every 6 months. Most recently, Chicks was updated on October 15, 2026 and valistroke on October 10, 2026.

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