Comparison

Math Chain Timer vs Chain Math

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

Head to head
About

Math Chain Timer

Engage in a fast-paced math challenge where you solve problems and link answers in a grid against the clock. Build your math chain by correctly answering questions in sequence to achieve the highest score. It's a fun and educational brain workout for all ages.

Highlights
  • Time-based chain challenge
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Core math skills practice
  • Score tracking with stars
  • Dynamic grid sizes
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Math Chain Timer is a fast, fun, and addictive math challenge designed for students, teachers, and anyone who loves brain puzzles. Solve each problem, link your answers in the correct grid order, and race against a ticking timer. Every answer builds your math chain — miss one, and the chain breaks! With multiple difficulty levels, colorful interactive grids, instant feedback, and time-based scoring, Math Chain Timer is both an educational tool and a high-speed mental workout. Perfect for: Students practicing quick math recall Adults training memory and focus Teachers looking for engaging classroom warm-ups Competitive players who love timed challenges Features • Time-Based Chain Challenge — Solve as many linked problems as possible before time runs out • Multiple Difficulty Levels — Easy to Pro modes, great for all ages • Clean, colorful UI designed for focus and fun • Covers all core math skills — addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, remainders • Sound effects for correct, wrong, and reveal answers • Hint & Show Answer options for learning • Score tracking with earned stars • Dynamic grid sizes up to 8×8 • Works perfectly in portrait and landscape on all iPhones and iPads • Great for daily brain training Sharpen your mind, boost your speed, and build the longest chain possible. Are you ready to race the grid?

About

Chain Math

Connect adjacent numbers on a grid to reach a target sum, strategizing with powerups and combos. Offers multiple game modes for quick sessions or extended play.

Highlights
  • Connect adjacent number tiles
  • Match target sums
  • Combo multipliers
  • Multiple game modes
  • Strategic powerups
  • Daily rewards and achievements
Features
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Connect the numbers. Hit the target. Build your next great chain. Chain Math is a number puzzle game where quick thinking meets strategy. Connect neighboring tiles horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to match the target. Mix in minus tiles, multipliers, and wildcards to make every board your own. PLAY YOUR WAY Take your time in Classic or race the clock in four Timed games: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 5 minutes. Build consecutive matches into a combo and chase your personal best. A FRESH DAILY CHALLENGE Clear the daily board in Daily Clear. Race through five targets in Gauntlet. Find efficient chains and use fewer tiles in Par. Wind down with Nightcap on a calm, dark board, with no clock and no rush. STRATEGIC POWERUPS Freeze or slow the timer, connect non-adjacent tiles with Number Hop, reshuffle the board, or add minus tiles and wildcards. Clock powerups are for Timed games; tactical tools work in Classic and Timed. Earn them through play, claim daily rewards, or choose a pack in the shop. See your owned powerups in the shop before starting a game. ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMPETITION Work toward clear goals with visible progress and tier rewards. Compare Daily Clear, Gauntlet, and Par results on leaderboards and create private competition groups with friends. Game Center and iCloud are required for supported online competition features. FREE TO PLAY, WITH AN AD-FREE OPTION Occasional ads appear between completed Classic and Timed games. There are no automatic ads during a game or in Daily Clear, Gauntlet, Par, Nightcap, or Duels. Optional reward videos offer bonus powerups. A one-time Ad-Free purchase removes all ads and lets you claim daily bonus powerups instantly. Existing Chain Math Supporters receive these benefits automatically and keep their existing perks. Optional powerup packs are sold separately. All game modes remain free to play.

Screenshots

Math Chain Timer4 screens
Chain Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Chain Timer at none against Chain Math's 10. Math Chain Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Chain Math's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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. Chain Math sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Math Chain Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Math Chain Timer against 5.0 for Chain Math. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Math Chain Timer versus Chain Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Chain TimerChain Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKalyan LakkavarapukotaJared Deason

Customer experience

Math Chain Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chain Math

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Math Chain Timer

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Chain Math

One-time10
  • Add Wildcards$0.99
  • Add Minus Signs$0.99
  • Time Slow$1.49
Show 7 more
  • Number Hop$1.49
  • Board Shuffle ×3$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Time Freeze ×3$3.49
  • Time Slow ×3$3.49
  • Number Hop ×3$3.49
  • Premium Bundle$9.99

Questions

Is Math Chain Timer free?
Math Chain Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chain Math free?
Chain Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Chain Timer or Chain Math?
Math Chain Timer and Chain Math are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Math Chain Timer or Chain Math have ads?
Chain Math shows ads; Math Chain Timer does not.

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