Comparison

ChainSpin vs StackSlay

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

Head to head
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.

About

StackSlay

Features
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The most satisfying tap game on the App Store. Drop blocks. Build a tower. Each perfect drop triggers particle bursts, haptic feedback, and a color shift across your growing rainbow tower. HOW TO PLAY Tap to drop the sliding block onto the tower. Land it perfectly and the block stays full-size. Miss slightly and the overhang gets sliced off. Stack as high as you can before the block gets too narrow. PERFECT DROPS Nail a perfect landing and watch the block lock in with a satisfying burst of particles. Chain perfect drops for an even bigger effect. Every drop is matched with haptic feedback so you feel each landing. ZEN MODE No score. No game over. Just stack. When you miss, the block resets instead of shrinking. Build the tallest tower you want, at your own pace. GAME CENTER Compete globally on three leaderboards: Best Score, Best Height, and Best Streak. See how your tower stacks up against players worldwide. SHARE YOUR TOWER Every game over generates a custom share image of your actual tower — with its real block widths and offsets. Share your best towers to Instagram, TikTok, or Messages. COMPLETELY FREE No ads. No in-app purchases. No subscriptions. No internet required. Just a pure, satisfying stacking game.

Screenshots

ChainSpin4 screens
StackSlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StackSlay at every 3 days against ChainSpin's weekly. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChainSpin ships an update weekly, StackSlay every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ChainSpin versus StackSlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChainSpinStackSlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHida KazuhikoAditya Wirayudha

In-app purchases

None

ChainSpin

No in-app purchases

None

StackSlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChainSpin free?
ChainSpin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StackSlay free?
StackSlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChainSpin or StackSlay have ads?
Neither ChainSpin nor StackSlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChainSpin or StackSlay?
ChainSpin ships an update weekly, and StackSlay every 3 days. Most recently, ChainSpin was updated on October 6, 2026 and StackSlay on October 7, 2026.

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