Comparison

Vector vs Chain Descent

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

Head to head
About

Vector

Engage your mind with a strategic math puzzle game where you navigate a grid of numbers. Combine numbers using arithmetic operations to achieve the highest score by visiting each number exactly once. Progress through increasingly complex grids and challenges.

Highlights
  • Grid-based number puzzles
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Visit each number once
  • Score maximization
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • 8-directional movement
Features
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Challenge your mind with Vector - the addictively strategic math puzzle game! Move through a grid of numbers, combining them with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to achieve the highest possible score. Each move matters as you plot your path through increasingly complex puzzles. HOW TO PLAY • Start on any number in the grid • Move in 8 directions to adjacent numbers • Each direction performs a different operation: Right/Up = Addition Left/Down = Subtraction Diagonal Up = Multiplication Diagonal Down = Division • Visit every number exactly once • Maximize your final score! LEVEL PROGRESSION • Levels 1-15: Learn the basics with 2×2 grids • Levels 16-35: Master strategy with 3×3 puzzles • Levels 36-60: Test your skills with 4×4 challenges • Levels 61-99: Navigate strategic negative numbers • Level 100: Epic 5×5 boss level finale! From casual puzzle solvers to hardcore optimization seekers, Vector offers a refreshing take on math puzzles that's easy to learn but endlessly engaging to master. Ready to plot the perfect path? Download Vector now and start your journey from simple 2×2 grids to the ultimate 5×5 challenge!

About

Chain Descent

Engage in a fast-paced, tactical puzzle battler where strategic matching is key to survival. Descend through dangerous runs, manage resources, and adapt your powers to overcome escalating enemy pressure. Each decision impacts your progression and the outcome of your run.

Highlights
  • Tactical match-based combat
  • Run-based progression
  • Build-defining upgrades
  • Increasing enemy pressure
  • Mobile-first controls
  • Replayable dungeon runs
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Chain Descent is a fast, tactical puzzle battler where every move matters. Descend into dangerous runs, chain matches to attack, and adapt your strategy as enemy pressure builds each turn. Manage health, armor, gold, and XP while choosing upgrades and powers that can completely change how your run plays. No two descents feel exactly the same. Smart choices, timing, and efficient chains decide whether you climb to a new best run or get overwhelmed by the next wave. FEATURES • Tactical match-based combat with meaningful turn-by-turn decisions • Run-based progression with level-up power choices • Build-defining upgrades that let you shape your strategy • Increasing enemy pressure that rewards planning and precision • Clean mobile-first controls built for quick sessions or long runs • Replayable dungeon runs designed for “one more try” gameplay Whether you play for five minutes or chase a new personal best, Chain Descent delivers tight puzzle combat with roguelite momentum in every run.

Screenshots

Vector4 screens
Chain Descent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chain Descent at daily against Vector's monthly. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vector against 5.0 for Chain Descent. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vector ships an update monthly, Chain Descent daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Vector versus Chain Descent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectorChain Descent
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStone FranklinOvertime Innovations LLC

Customer experience

Vector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chain Descent

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vector

No in-app purchases

None

Chain Descent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vector free?
Vector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chain Descent free?
Chain Descent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vector or Chain Descent?
Vector and Chain Descent are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Vector or Chain Descent have ads?
Both Vector and Chain Descent show ads.
Which is updated more often, Vector or Chain Descent?
Vector ships an update monthly, and Chain Descent daily. Most recently, Vector was updated on October 15, 2026 and Chain Descent on October 25, 2026.

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