Comparison

Hidden Tales vs Chain Rules

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Tales

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Find hidden items in stunning hand-painted scenes! Perfect for puzzle lovers and mystery fans alike. FRESH PICTURE PUZZLE MECHANICS Explore beautiful, hand-crafted levels filled with cleverly hidden items. Each scene is a detailed, hand-painted world waiting to be searched. Solve mysteries across unique locations as you progress through the story. GAME FEATURES • Interactive zoom & search gameplay • Story-driven hidden object puzzles • Helpful hints when you need them • Always free to play • New levels with renovation choices and story lines PERFECT FOR • Puzzle enthusiasts • Mystery solvers • Relaxing gameplay sessions • Eye training & focus We hope you enjoy the game as much as we enjoyed making it. Don't hesitate to reach out with feedback!

About

Chain Rules

A block-matching puzzle game where you strategically remove blocks and trigger chain reactions. Between rounds, select unique abilities that alter gameplay, offering a fresh challenge with each session. Enjoy varied difficulty modes and high score tracking.

Highlights
  • Block matching gameplay
  • Trigger chain reactions
  • Select game-altering abilities
  • Dynamic board challenges
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • High score tracking
  • Offline play
Features
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Chain Rules is a tile-matching puzzle where the rules change every round. Tap groups of three or more matching tiles to clear them and set off chain reactions. Clear enough tiles to finish the round, then choose one of three abilities: a rule that reshapes scoring for the next few rounds, or a tool you can fire whenever you need it. Between rounds the board fights back with new physics: gravity that pulls sideways or to the center, frozen tiles, fog and conveyor rows. Survive ten rounds to win, then keep going for a higher score. - DAILY: one new board each day, the same for every player. One shot, then share your run. - WEEKLY ASCENT: the same board all week. Lock in permanent rules at rounds 3, 6 and 9 and beat your best. - CLASSIC: Easy, Normal and Hard. - ZEN: no game over, just chains. Plays offline. No account. Optional ads only when you choose to watch one for an extra shuffle.

Screenshots

Chain Rules4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chain Rules at none against Hidden Tales's 8. Chain Rules also leads on device support. On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidden Tales sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Chain Rules asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hidden Tales versus Chain Rules: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden TalesChain Rules
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 months
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size539 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLitejoy Games UG haftungsbeschranktUpstream Partners, LLC

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Hidden Tales

One-time8
  • Few Gems$0.99
  • Handful of Gems$2.99
  • Bunch of Gems$4.99
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  • Starter Deal!$4.99
  • Pouch of Gems$9.99
  • No More Ads!$9.99
  • Barrel of Gems$24.99
  • Massive Gem Chest$59.99
None

Chain Rules

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Tales free?
Hidden Tales is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chain Rules free?
Chain Rules is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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