Comparison

Chain Math vs One Stroke

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

Head to head
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.

About

One Stroke

A minimalist puzzle game where you draw a single continuous path to flip tiles and make each row a single color. It offers infinite procedurally generated levels and a challenge mode to test your survival skills. Play offline anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Single continuous path drawing
  • Tile flipping mechanic
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Challenge mode with rising rows
  • Offline play
  • Minimalist black & white design
Features
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Draw one continuous path. Flip every tile you touch. Make each row a single color. One Stroke is a minimalist puzzle game built around one elegant rule: solve it in a single stroke. PUZZLE MODE • Infinite procedurally generated levels • Difficulty adapts to your skill level • 3-tier hint system when you need help • Every puzzle is guaranteed solvable CHALLENGE MODE • Survive the rising tide of new rows • Clear rows to score — combos multiply points • Pace increases the longer you survive • Compete for your personal best DESIGNED TO FOCUS YOUR MIND • Pure black & white design with a single accent color • Procedural audio — every sound crafted from sine waves • Haptic feedback on every interaction • No internet required — play anywhere, anytime One rule. One path. Infinite possibilities.

Screenshots

Chain Math4 screens
One Stroke4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: One Stroke at none against Chain Math's 10. One Stroke also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Chain Math's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. One Stroke 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 Chain Math against 5.0 for One Stroke. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chain Math ships an update every 3 weeks, One Stroke daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Chain Math versus One Stroke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain MathOne Stroke
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings88
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJared DeasonCyberGame Limited

Customer experience

Chain Math

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

One Stroke

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Chain Math

One-time10
  • Add Wildcards$0.99
  • Add Minus Signs$0.99
  • Slow Time Pack$1.49
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  • Number Hop Pack$1.49
  • Board Shuffle ×10$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Slow Time Bundle$3.49
  • Number Hop Bundle$3.49
  • Chain Math Ad-Free$4.99
  • Premium Pack$9.99
None

One Stroke

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chain Math free?
Chain Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Stroke free?
One Stroke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chain Math or One Stroke?
Chain Math and One Stroke are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Chain Math or One Stroke have ads?
Both Chain Math and One Stroke show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chain Math or One Stroke?
Chain Math ships an update every 3 weeks, and One Stroke daily. Most recently, Chain Math was updated on November 5, 2026 and One Stroke on November 7, 2026.

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