Comparison

Chain Math vs FreeCell

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

FreeCell

Features
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FreeCell: Solitaire Puzzle is a clean, portrait-first FreeCell game built for quick one-handed play. Enjoy classic solitaire strategy with numbered deals, smooth card movement, undo, restart, hints, and optional solution playback. Your progress is saved automatically, so every deal is easy to continue later. Features: - Classic FreeCell rules and familiar tableau play - Numbered deals for repeatable challenges - Saved progress for unfinished games - Hints and step-by-step solution playback - Statistics for games played, best moves, best time, and total play time

Screenshots

Chain Math4 screens
FreeCell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FreeCell at every 9 days against Chain Math's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and FreeCell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chain Math ships an update every 3 weeks, FreeCell every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Chain Math versus FreeCell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain MathFreeCell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJared DeasonNIXLIGHT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Chain Math

One-time10
  • Add Wildcards$0.99
  • Add Minus Signs$0.99
  • Time Slow$1.49
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  • 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
1 purchases

FreeCell

One-time1
  • Premium Pass$2.99

Questions

Is Chain Math free?
Chain Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FreeCell free?
FreeCell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chain Math or FreeCell have ads?
Both Chain Math and FreeCell show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chain Math or FreeCell?
Chain Math ships an update every 3 weeks, and FreeCell every 9 days. Most recently, Chain Math was updated on October 24, 2026 and FreeCell on October 12, 2026.

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