Comparison

Peg Solitaire vs Chain Reaction

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

Head to head
About

Peg Solitaire

Features
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Can you leave just one peg standing? The classic 500-year-old board puzzle, completely reinvented. 7 unique peg types. 200+ guaranteed-solvable levels. Win streaks that transform the board. Whether you know it as Solo Test, Brainvita, or Peg Solitaire — this is the most premium version on the App Store. SIMPLE RULES, DEEP STRATEGY Jump one peg over another into an empty hole. The jumped peg is removed. Plan ahead, think strategically, and clear the board down to a single peg. Easy to learn, fiendishly difficult to master. 7 UNIQUE PEG TYPES Standard pegs are just the beginning. Crack armored Geode pegs (2 hits!), navigate around indestructible Obsidian walls, shatter Crystal pegs (3 hits!), collect Lucky pegs for bonus coins, use LongJump pegs for extended leaps, and detonate Dynamite pegs to clear the board in a chain reaction. WIN STREAKS CHANGE EVERYTHING Build consecutive wins to unlock special reward pegs on your board. 4 wins: Lucky Peg appears. 7 wins: LongJump Peg unlocks. 12 wins: Dynamite Peg — double-tap to explode! Protect your streak with Streak Shields or risk losing it all. 200+ LEVELS — EVERY ONE SOLVABLE Every level is mathematically guaranteed to have a solution. No impossible puzzles, no unfair RNG. 11 different board shapes keep each level feeling fresh. Difficulty flows in waves — a breather after every tough stretch. Sharpen your mind. Build your streak. Claim the golden crown. Download now and prove you’re a Genius.

About

Chain Reaction

Leap over pegs to capture them and build combo chains in this endless puzzle game. Strategically clear space to prevent the board from overflowing as new pegs appear each turn. Master special pegs and dynamic game rules for a unique challenge.

Highlights
  • Combo chains for high scores
  • Special pegs with unique effects
  • Dynamic 'Run Director' game rules
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Achievements
  • Haptic feedback and sound effects
Features
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One move. A whole chain reaction. Hop a piece over its neighbor, capture it, and keep going. Long chains multiply your score, bombs and rockets clear the board, and new pieces keep pouring in. Stop thinking ahead and the board floods. How long can you last? Learn it in 10 seconds. Then try to beat your best. WHY IT'S HARD TO PUT DOWN - Combos at x3, x4 and beyond from a single move - Bombs, rockets, portals, gold, ice and more, each one changes your next move - Runs get wilder: double bombs, extra spawns, a shrinking board. No two runs play the same - Crisp haptics and juicy sound on every combo - Weekly and all-time Game Center leaderboards - Achievements to hunt Perfect for a queue, the train, or "just one more run" before bed. Download it and see how far one chain can take you.

Screenshots

Peg Solitaire4 screens
Chain Reaction4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chain Reaction at none against Peg Solitaire's 9. Peg Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Peg Solitaire sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Chain Reaction asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Peg Solitaire ships an update every 2 days, Chain Reaction fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Peg Solitaire versus Chain Reaction: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeg SolitaireChain Reaction
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryusufcan ArazAleksey Arkhipov

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Peg Solitaire

One-time9
  • Guard Mini$0.99
  • Gem Pouch$1.99
  • Guard Pack$2.99
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  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Gem Sack$4.99
  • Guard Pro$4.99
  • VIP Premium$9.99
  • Gem Chest$9.99
  • Gem Vault$19.99
None

Chain Reaction

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Peg Solitaire free?
Peg Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chain Reaction free?
Chain Reaction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Peg Solitaire or Chain Reaction have ads?
Both Peg Solitaire and Chain Reaction show ads.
Which is updated more often, Peg Solitaire or Chain Reaction?
Peg Solitaire ships an update every 2 days, and Chain Reaction fortnightly. Most recently, Peg Solitaire was updated on November 9, 2026 and Chain Reaction on November 5, 2026.

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