Comparison

Ark Ahoy! vs ChainSpin

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

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About

Ark Ahoy!

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Welcome aboard Ark Ahoy! A cute puzzle game built around simple rules and clever decisions. Merge tiles, avoid overlapping, and create matches to clear space and keep going. Every move matters, especially with the timer ticking. How it works - Merge tiles into the center tile - You can only merge if footprints don’t overlap - Combine footprints to create matches of 3 identical ones - Matches clear space so you can keep merging - Beat the timer and clear the board Collect animal pairs - Match footprints to reveal cute animals and complete each pair Features - Unique merge + match puzzle gameplay - Easy to learn, increasingly challenging levels - Cute and cozy visuals - Helpful allies with special abilities (undo, swap, smart merge, and more) Progress & rewards - Earn coins by playing and completing missions - Open chests and level up - Use boosters to solve harder levels Extras - Optional bonuses available during gameplay - Occasional ads may appear - Fully playable without watching ads A simple idea with a clever twist — can you clear every board? Start your journey in Ark Ahoy!

About

ChainSpin

Features
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ChainSpin is a rotational puzzle game where you spin the junctions between blocks, match colors, clear the board, and create satisfying chain reactions. The controls are simple—just choose a junction and spin. But mastering the game requires you to read the board, anticipate how the blocks will move, and carefully decide where and which way to rotate. Clear groups of matching colors and enjoy the thrill of building one chain after another. Progress through a variety of levels, each with its own objectives and board layouts. The opening tutorial levels introduce the controls and game mechanics step by step, making ChainSpin easy to pick up even if you are new to puzzle games. Clearing large groups creates useful items that can change the course of the game. Use a variety of items, including Shuffle Blocks that rearrange the board when you need a new opportunity. You can also choose how item chain reactions are triggered, adding another layer of strategy to their order and timing. Your score is based on more than blocks cleared and chains created. Items and remaining moves can also earn you a clear bonus. Each level awards stars based on your score, giving you new reasons to replay completed stages and aim for a higher rating. Compete through Game Center rankings for the highest level reached, longest chain, highest score, and total stars earned. Title medals based on your progress and special celebrations at milestone levels make every step forward more rewarding. Spin, match, and chain. Enjoy an easy-to-play puzzle game with surprising strategic depth—and plenty of reasons to play again.

Screenshots

Ark Ahoy!4 screens
ChainSpin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChainSpin at none against Ark Ahoy!'s 7. ChainSpin also leads on ads (none vs shown). Ark Ahoy!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. Ark Ahoy! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. ChainSpin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Ark Ahoy! versus ChainSpin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArk Ahoy!ChainSpin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAVID BOKAHida Kazuhiko

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Ark Ahoy!

One-time7
  • Coins - small$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Coins - medium$1.99
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  • Coins - large$3.99
  • Coins - xlarge$5.99
  • Coins - XXLarge$7.99
  • Coins - mega$14.99
None

ChainSpin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ark Ahoy! free?
Ark Ahoy! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChainSpin free?
ChainSpin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ark Ahoy! or ChainSpin have ads?
Ark Ahoy! shows ads; ChainSpin does not.
Which is updated more often, Ark Ahoy! or ChainSpin?
Ark Ahoy! ships an update weekly, and ChainSpin weekly. Most recently, Ark Ahoy! was updated on October 9, 2026 and ChainSpin on October 6, 2026.

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