# Mind Twist vs Chain 3!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chain 3! at 54% against Mind Twist's 0%. Chain 3! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 15 months). Mind Twist's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mind Twist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chain 3! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chain 3! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. 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: 0% of Mind Twist's written reviews are positive against 54% of Chain 3!'s.

Mind Twist ships an update every 15 months, Chain 3! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mind Twist | Chain 3! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-twist/id391098251/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **54.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Braun](https://appshunter.io/developer/296553965) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Mind Twist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-twist/id391098251)

A strategic puzzle game where players remove colored tiles by tapping groups of same-colored tiles. Utilize device rotation to rearrange tiles and achieve higher scores. The game ends when all tiles are removed or no more moves are possible.

**Highlights:** Strategic tile removal, Device rotation for tile rearrangement, Scoring based on tile groups removed, Easy to play interface, Offline gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mind Twist free?

Mind Twist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chain 3! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mind Twist or Chain 3!?

Chain 3! is rated higher. Mind Twist averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Chain 3! averages 4.6 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Mind Twist or Chain 3! have ads?

Chain 3! shows ads; Mind Twist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mind Twist or Chain 3!?

Mind Twist ships an update every 15 months, and Chain 3! every 10 days. Most recently, Mind Twist was updated on October 23, 2026 and Chain 3! on October 22, 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.*