Comparison

Gapea vs Chains

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

Head to head
About

Gapea

Features
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A new pattern puzzle every day — same challenge for everyone worldwide. Spot the sequence. Find the gap. Fill it in. Answer fast for a speed bonus. • Daily Challenge — one new puzzle per day, shared by all players • Sprint Mode — solve as many puzzles as you can in 2 minutes • Leaderboard — compete globally and by country • Streaks — keep your daily streak alive • Achievements — unlock rewards as you improve • Groups — create a private group and challenge friends Perfect for a quick daily brain workout.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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?

Screenshots

Gapea4 screens
Chains4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chains at none against Gapea's 1. Gapea's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. Gapea sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chains asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gapea ships an update every 3 days, Chains every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Gapea versus Chains: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGapeaChains
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB107 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStefan KrajanecKatsiaryna Petruchenya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gapea

One-time1
  • Gapea Pro — Lifetime$12.99
None

Chains

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gapea free?
Gapea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chains free?
Chains is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gapea or Chains have ads?
Both Gapea and Chains show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gapea or Chains?
Gapea ships an update every 3 days, and Chains every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gapea was updated on October 12, 2026 and Chains on October 21, 2026.

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