Comparison

Daisy Chain vs Forethought

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

Head to head
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Daisy Chain

Features
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Dive into Daisy Chain, a new classic puzzle game inspired by beloved Sunday morning newspaper puzzles. Perfect for all ages, Daisy Chain is simple to learn but difficult to master and offers endless hours of brain-teasing fun. The rules are simple: arrange the numbers on the petals without repetition until they add up to the daisy's centre number. Each puzzle, and with each new petal type, seems difficult at first but get easier as you learn and progress. Terms of use: https://terms.taniguchi.co Privacy Policy: https://privacy.taniguchi.co

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Forethought

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In this chess-inspired puzzle game, every move counts. Your goal is simple: reach the top of the board before your turns run out. But thereโ€™s a twistโ€”landing on different tiles changes how you move. One step youโ€™re a rook, the next a knight. To succeed, youโ€™ll need to plan several moves ahead, adapt to new movement rules, and think strategically like a true chess master. Features: Unique chess-inspired mechanics that turn each level into a logic puzzle Abstract strategy gameplay where planning ahead is the key to victory Tiles that transform your movement, keeping every game fresh and challenging Perfect mix of puzzle and board game design, easy to learn but tough to master Relax with untimed puzzles or push yourself in more challenging game modes Plan ahead, adapt to changing tiles, and master puzzles that test your foresight. Perfect for fans of chess, board games, and challenging strategy puzzles. How many moves can you think ahead? Download Forethought today and put your strategy skills to the test!

Screenshots

Daisy Chain4 screens
Forethought3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Daisy Chain at 12.0 against Forethought's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Daisy Chain sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Forethought sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Daisy Chain versus Forethought: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaisy ChainForethought
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size203 MB265 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey TaniguchiPhillip Lorish

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Daisy Chain

One-time8
  • Currency Bundle 07$0.99
  • Unlimited Energy 1$0.99
  • Bundle 1$1.99
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  • Increase Maximum Energy$4.99
  • Currency Bundle 01$6.99
  • Currency Bundle 03$14.99
  • Currency Bundle 04$29.99
  • Currency Bundle 05$49.99
4 purchases

Forethought

One-time4
  • 10 Pawns$0.99
  • 50 Pawns$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Large Pawn Pack (200)$6.99

Questions

Is Daisy Chain free?
Daisy Chain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forethought free?
Forethought is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Daisy Chain or Forethought have ads?
Both Daisy Chain and Forethought show ads.
Which is updated more often, Daisy Chain or Forethought?
Daisy Chain ships an update daily, and Forethought daily. Most recently, Daisy Chain was updated on September 16, 2026 and Forethought on September 17, 2026.

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