Comparison

Chain Math vs Kubie

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

Kubie

Features
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Meet Kubie — a cute, cozy block puzzle you can pick up anytime and never get stuck on. Drag blocks onto the 8×8 grid and fill rows or columns to clear them. Plan ahead, chain combos, and watch the satisfying blasts pile up. No timer, no pressure — just you, the grid, and that “one more move” feeling. WHY YOU'LL LOVE KUBIE • Simple to learn, deeply satisfying to master • Relaxing, no-timer gameplay — play at your own pace • Adorable mascot Kubo cheering you on • Power-ups: hammer, reroll, hint and undo for tight spots • Adventure mode with handcrafted levels • Daily missions, rewards and a high-score chase • Candy-colored themes to unlock • Plays great offline — no internet needed • Free to play Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Kubie is the perfect little brain break. Place blocks, blast lines, and beat your best!

Screenshots

Chain Math4 screens
Kubie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kubie at none against Chain Math's 10. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Kubie asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Chain Math versus Kubie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain MathKubie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJared DeasonASLIHAN AKAR

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

Kubie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chain Math free?
Chain Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kubie free?
Kubie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chain Math or Kubie have ads?
Both Chain Math and Kubie show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chain Math or Kubie?
Chain Math ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kubie every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chain Math was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kubie on October 28, 2026.

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