Classic Nim vs Match Chain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Classic Nim
Experience the classic strategy game of Nim. Challenge yourself or a friend by taking turns removing stones from piles. The goal is to avoid being the last player to take a stone.
- Configurable board
- One player mode
- Two player mode
- Leveled AI opponent
- Classic Nim gameplay
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The classic board game Nim. Players take turns removing stones from piles and try not to be the last one to remove a stone. Features a configurable board, one and two player modes, as well as a leveled AI.
Match Chain
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This is a simple and easy puzzle game. The goal is to match adjacent numbers that are one space apart. Numbers that are +1 or -1 from the original number are also possible, and the last number(9) can match 1. Matches are made along a straight line, with one bend allowed. The goal is to find all the matching numbers by creating empty spaces. - Features The stage size can be adjusted. The user can customize the number range. - Items - Eraser : Matches even if there are obstacles or if the numbers are not adjacent. - Restore : Restores erased numbers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Classic Nim at none against Match Chain's shown. Classic Nim also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 27 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Classic Nim ships an update every 9 months, Match Chain every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Classic Nim | Match Chain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (99 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drew Bratcher | KAEGUREE |
In-app purchases
Classic Nim
No in-app purchases
Match Chain
No in-app purchases
