Comparison

ChainBurst vs Tapline

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

Head to head
About

ChainBurst

Features
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ChainBurst is a mesmerizing chain reaction puzzle game where every tap counts! Tap an orb to trigger a burst, setting off spectacular chain reactions that cascade across the screen. With limited taps per level, you'll need strategy, timing, and a bit of luck to master each challenge. FEATURES: โ€ข 100+ handcrafted levels across 5 unique worlds โ€ข 7 exciting game modes: Campaign, Endless, Daily Challenge, Color Rush, Word Hunt, Sharpshooter, and Tower โ€ข 7 special orb types with unique abilities โ€ข Combo system and Fever Mode for massive score multipliers โ€ข Real-time booster power-ups you can buy and activate mid-game โ€ข Beautiful particle effects, haptic feedback, and procedural audio โ€ข Achievements, leaderboards, and daily challenges โ€ข Cosmetic customization: orb skins, burst effects, and backgrounds โ€ข Battle Pass with free and premium reward tracks โ€ข VIP subscription with daily gems and exclusive perks GAME MODES: Campaign โ€” Progress through 5 worlds with increasing difficulty Endless โ€” Survive infinite waves, see how far you can go Daily Challenge โ€” A new puzzle every day with gem rewards Color Rush โ€” Match target colors for chain reactions Word Hunt โ€” Burst letters to spell hidden words Sharpshooter โ€” Precision tapping with a shrinking reticle Tower โ€” Climb an endless tower of escalating floors Download now and experience the most satisfying chain reactions on mobile!

About

Tapline

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TAPLINE โ€” Tap. Run. Survive. The endless runner that fits in one finger. Welcome to the most beautiful desert at sunset. Tap to jump. Dodge cacti, leap over rocks, snatch coins mid-air, and chase the legendary chili pepper for ON FIRE mode. One tap is all you need. ONE TAP, INFINITE CHAOS No complicated controls. Just tap to jump. The longer you survive, the faster everything gets โ€” and the harder it becomes. ON FIRE MODE Catch the rare chili pepper to enter ON FIRE mode โ€” 10 seconds of 2x speed AND 2x points. Combine with your combo multiplier for up to 10x scoring chaos. RISK & REWARD Three coin tiers waiting to be grabbed: - Silver (+10) โ€” easy and common - Gold (+25) โ€” mid-air pickup - Diamond (+75) โ€” high in the sky, only for the brave BONUS OBSTACLES Some obstacles reward you for clearing them. Look for the visual hints: - Flowering cactus (+30 pts) - Mega spike with orange glow (+60 pts) - Wide rocks with yellow markers (+50 pts) COMBO SYSTEM Survive past 15 seconds โ†’ 1.5x combo 30 seconds โ†’ 2x combo 50 seconds โ†’ 3x combo 80 seconds โ†’ 5x combo (maximum!) GLOBAL LEADERBOARD Compete with players worldwide. Climb the Global ranks or dominate your Country leaderboard. TWO BEAUTIFUL WORLDS - Desert Sunset โ€” Warm, golden, atmospheric - Moonlit Desert โ€” Cool, mysterious, serene BUILT WITH CARE Hand-crafted pixel-art characters, parallax desert horizons, atmospheric clouds, swaying palm trees, and a soundtrack that lets you focus. PLAY ANYWHERE - Offline-friendly - No ads (yet) - Quick sessions (1-3 minutes) - Perfect for commutes, breaks, or "just one more try" moments How far can you go? Tap. Run. Survive. The endless runner game Tapline.

Screenshots

ChainBurst4 screens
Tapline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tapline at none against ChainBurst's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
ChainBurst versus Tapline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChainBurstTapline
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZero Day Labs FZEAlper Sumer Guc

In-app purchases

None

ChainBurst

No in-app purchases

None

Tapline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChainBurst free?
ChainBurst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tapline free?
Tapline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChainBurst or Tapline have ads?
ChainBurst shows ads; Tapline does not.

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