# Numbers Addict vs Chain 3!

Numbers Addict and Chain 3! both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Numbers Addict's written reviews are positive against 54% of Chain 3!'s. Chain 3!'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 75). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Numbers Addict 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Numbers Addict against 4.6 for Chain 3!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain 3! has 3.5K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Numbers Addict's written reviews are positive against 54% of Chain 3!'s.

Numbers Addict ships an update every 2 months, Chain 3! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Numbers Addict | Chain 3! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbers-addict/id438521280/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Baring's Prod](https://appshunter.io/developer/435767757) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Numbers Addict

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbers-addict/id438521280)

This addictive puzzle game challenges your basic math skills and mental calculation. Match and detonate numbers in a fast-paced, strategic gameplay experience. Compete with friends and improve your cognitive abilities.

**Highlights:** Addictive puzzle gameplay, Basic math skills practice, Mental calculation challenges, Multiple difficulty levels, Ranking system and achievements, Brain training and focus improvement

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Direct unlock all levels/bubbles | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn, simple rules
- 🎮 Great mental exercise and brain challenge
- ⏰ No time pressure, play at own pace
- 📈 Multiple difficulty levels and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Black screen freezing issues
- 📱 App crashes after ads display
- ❌ Ads that won't close properly
- 😤 Extreme difficulty spike at level 50

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on black screen requiring reinstall
- Crashes in middle of gameplay
- Game skips, stops, and hesitates during play
- Unexpected app shutdown
- Double moves triggered from single action

**Requested features**

- Undo button for moves
- Intermediate difficulty level between 50 and 100
- Screen rotation option
- Special power-ups like bombs for 3x3 squares
- Older version without dropping numbers


### 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 Numbers Addict free?

Numbers Addict 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, Numbers Addict or Chain 3!?

Chain 3! is rated higher. Numbers Addict averages 4.5 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Chain 3! averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Numbers Addict or Chain 3! have ads?

Both Numbers Addict and Chain 3! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Numbers Addict or Chain 3!?

Numbers Addict ships an update every 2 months, and Chain 3! every 10 days. Most recently, Numbers Addict was updated on September 25, 2026 and Chain 3! on September 24, 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.*