# Chain Math vs FlashGrid+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlashGrid+ at none against Chain Math's 10. FlashGrid+ also leads on ads (none vs shown). Chain Math's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chain Math sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. FlashGrid+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chain Math against 5.0 for FlashGrid+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain Math has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chain Math ships an update every 5 days, FlashGrid+ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chain Math | FlashGrid+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-math/id6758923534/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashgrid-plus/id6761698021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jared Deason](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875789993) | [Nicholas Madison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890960636) |

## What reviewers say

### Chain Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-math/id6758923534)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Wildcards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add Minus Signs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Slow | $1.49 | one-time |
| Number Hop | $1.49 | one-time |
| Board Shuffle ×3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Time Freeze ×3 | $3.49 | one-time |
| Time Slow ×3 | $3.49 | one-time |
| Number Hop ×3 | $3.49 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


### FlashGrid+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashgrid-plus/id6761698021)

A daily memory game where you watch a pattern on a grid and then recreate it. It offers increasing difficulty, rewards, and a practice mode. Challenge friends and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Daily memory puzzles, Increasing difficulty rounds, 16 unlockable badges, Streak and achievement tracking, Focus multiplier rewards, Practice mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chain Math free?

Chain Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FlashGrid+ free?

FlashGrid+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chain Math or FlashGrid+?

Chain Math and FlashGrid+ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Chain Math or FlashGrid+ have ads?

Chain Math shows ads; FlashGrid+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chain Math or FlashGrid+?

Chain Math ships an update every 5 days, and FlashGrid+ every 4 days. Most recently, Chain Math was updated on August 30, 2026 and FlashGrid+ on September 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*