Tatami vs Chains
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tatami
A tranquil logic puzzle game with a unique paper aesthetic. Partition grids into rectangles based on numbered clues, with each puzzle guaranteed to have a single solution. Enjoy daily challenges, timed modes, and optional hints.
- Paper-aesthetic Shikaku puzzles
- Hand-crafted visual identity
- Daily and weekly challenges
- Time trial mode
- Optional hints
- Unique solution guaranteed
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Tatami is a calm, paper-aesthetic Shikaku puzzle game. Partition the grid into rectangles — every rectangle holds exactly one numbered clue that matches its size. Every puzzle has one answer. Find it. Inspired by classic Japanese logic puzzles, Tatami pairs the meditative quality of the form with a hand-crafted visual identity — flat saturated colors, thick ink outlines, soft cream paper, and classical Mincho serif numerals. No timers required, no ads while you play, no notifications interrupting the quiet. FIVE PACKS, ONE LADDER OF DIFFICULTY • Hajimari (5×5) — Gentle • Origami (6×6) — Steady • Shibori (7×7) — Tricky • Kintsugi (8×8) — Expert • Karesansui (9×9) — Master Every puzzle is hand-validated for a unique solution. No guessing, no luck — only logic. The library grows with each update. DAILY & WEEKLY A fresh puzzle every day. A larger challenge every week. The same puzzle for every player worldwide. Solve it before midnight to keep your streak. TIME TRIAL Race your best time across mixed-size boards. Bring your sharpest move. HINTS WHEN STUCK Watch a short ad for a free hint, or stock up from the Store. Hints are optional — every puzzle is solvable without them. PAPER-CRAFTED Designed by Huetic, the studio behind Eulerian. Every detail — typography, color, motion — is deliberate. No microtransactions interrupting your flow. No dark patterns. Just a quiet game to come back to. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Chains
Connect spools to create a continuous chain and solve logic puzzles in a steampunk-themed world. Earn rewards for perfect solutions and utilize smart hints to guide your progress without revealing the answer. Enjoy a pressure-free experience with evolving challenges.
- One-line chain logic puzzles
- Steampunk visual theme
- Smart hint system
- Earn up to 3 brass spools per level
- 216 levels across 9 packs
- Light and dark themes
- No timers or lives
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Chains — One Line Logic Puzzle Enter a world of chains, spools, and logic puzzles. Connect every spool, create a continuous chain, and discover the path that completes each puzzle. Every connection matters — each choice can change the entire route. STEAMPUNK LOGIC PUZZLES Classic line puzzles reimagined in a world of brass, iron, and mechanical design. Chains turns every solution into a visual creation. Watch your path unfold across the board as chains connect and your route takes shape. Every level combines logic, strategy, and a unique steampunk atmosphere. MASTER THE PERFECT SOLUTION Finishing a level is only the beginning. Earn up to 3 brass spools by solving puzzles without hints or restarts. Master every pack and prove your skills. SMART HINTS THAT GUIDE, NOT SPOIL Stuck on a difficult puzzle? Chains helps you find your way without giving away the solution. Hints can reveal the next steps or rewind your chain back to the moment your path changed direction, letting you discover the correct path yourself. LOGIC CHALLENGES THAT EVOLVE Each pack has its own progression, with levels that gradually become more challenging. • One-way chains that change your strategy • New layouts that challenge your logic and planning • Carefully balanced levels that reward patience and observation WHAT’S INSIDE • 216 logic puzzle levels across 9 packs • More puzzle packs coming with new challenges • One-line chain gameplay with a steampunk twist • Smart rewind hints that guide without spoiling • Earn up to 3 brass spools for each level • Light and dark themes • No timers, no lives, no pressure Play for a few minutes or spend hours solving puzzles across every pack. Every puzzle has a path. Can you find it?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chains at none against Tatami's 6. Chains also leads on device support and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Tatami sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Chains asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tatami against 5.0 for Chains. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Tatami | Chains |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Madhav Dogra | Katsiaryna Petruchenya |
In-app purchases
Tatami
- 5 Hints$0.99
- 15 Hints$1.99
- 50 Hints$4.99
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- Remove Ads$4.99
- 150 Hints$9.99
- 500 Hints$19.99
Chains
No in-app purchases









