# A Chain Reaction vs Neon Wings

The clearest difference is review sentiment: A Chain Reaction at 72% against Neon Wings's 16%. A Chain Reaction also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Neon Wings's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 52). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A Chain Reaction sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Neon Wings sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A Chain Reaction holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neon Wings has 6.6K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of A Chain Reaction's written reviews are positive against 16% of Neon Wings's.

A Chain Reaction ships an update every 5 months, Neon Wings every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Chain Reaction | Neon Wings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-chain-reaction/id528254256/reviews)** | [4.3 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-wings/id6741190842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 554 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kwok Chun Hin](https://appshunter.io/developer/446734044) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### A Chain Reaction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-chain-reaction/id528254256)

Engage in a chain reaction puzzle game where you trigger explosions by tapping the screen.  Complete various objectives across multiple game modes, from classic levels to infinite challenges.

**Highlights:** Chain reaction explosions, Multiple game modes, Classic mode with 8 levels, Sudden Death infinite levels, Perfectionist mode, Chaos mode, Dodge mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Captivating gameplay
- 🎨 Peaceful and relaxing
- 💎 Addictive and fun
- 🕹️ Simple but engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited levels/content
- 💰 Paywall for additional content
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and variations
- Ability to retry individual levels
- Additional color themes
- Improved audio/music options


### Neon Wings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-wings/id6741190842)

Pilot a customizable aircraft, strategically choosing skills to enhance its capabilities. Engage in challenging battles against formidable bosses, aiming to build the ultimate flying machine.

**Highlights:** Skill selection, Aircraft customization, Boss battles, Strategic gameplay, Plane building

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Revive | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Curve Laser Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Drone Bundle #2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| NO RV | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Challenging but not too difficult
- 🚀 Brings back good memories of 80's arcades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked from progressing after update
- 🐛 Ship nerfed after update
- 🐛 Can't upgrade ship past certain level
- 🐛 Occasional freezes and lags
- 🐛 Enemy scaling too high after update

**Reported bugs**

- Can't beat first boss on level 280
- Forced to equip module but none available
- Data reset after update

**Requested features**

- Unlock level 13 upgrades
- Explain what upgrades/abilities do


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Chain Reaction free?

A Chain Reaction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Neon Wings free?

Neon Wings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A Chain Reaction or Neon Wings?

A Chain Reaction is rated higher. A Chain Reaction averages 4.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Neon Wings averages 4.3 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do A Chain Reaction or Neon Wings have ads?

Neon Wings shows ads; A Chain Reaction does not.

### Which is updated more often, A Chain Reaction or Neon Wings?

A Chain Reaction ships an update every 5 months, and Neon Wings every 6 days. Most recently, A Chain Reaction was updated on November 1, 2026 and Neon Wings on November 11, 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.*