Comparison

Gridflow vs Chains

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

Head to head
About

Gridflow

Features
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Gridflow is a logic puzzle that appears daily — quiet, precise, and without distraction. Connect numbered nodes with bridges. Each node dictates exactly how many bridges must connect to it — not one more, not one less. Bridges run horizontally or vertically and may not cross. In the end, the entire network must be connected. Easy to learn. Hard to master. FOUR DIFFICULTIES. EVERY DAY. ALL OF THEM. Easy (5×5) — Two minutes of focus. Perfect for the morning. Medium (7×7) — Challenging without being frustrating. Hard (9×9) — When you really want to step outside your comfort zone. Expert (11×11) — No mercy. For those who want it that way. Four fresh puzzles every day. An archive of past weeks. Your streak counts. NO TIMER. NO PRESSURE. NO ALGORITHM. Gridflow doesn't reward speed — it rewards finishing. The app gives you three hints per day. Needing one isn't failure. No scoring system that compares you to others. No feed to distract you. No subscription designed to exploit forgetting. GRIDFLOW PREMIUM – ONE-TIME 4.99 € A single purchase. No expiry date. → Full puzzle archive (months back) → Unlimited hints → Exclusive themes: Glacier, Midnight, Sand Premium is optional. The daily puzzles are and will remain free. OFFLINE. PRIVATE. LOCAL. Gridflow requires no internet connection. No sign-up, no account, no ads. All puzzles are stored locally — nearly 600 hand-reviewed puzzles, for over a year. Analytics via TelemetryDeck: GDPR-compliant, fully anonymous, no personal data collected. Made by Loopcrafts in Germany. For everyone who takes puzzles seriously — and wants to relax while doing it.

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

Gridflow4 screens
Chains4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chains at none against Gridflow's 1. Gridflow's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Gridflow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chains asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Gridflow versus Chains: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridflowChains
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB107 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTobias HotzelKatsiaryna Petruchenya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gridflow

One-time1
  • Gridflow Premium$3.99
None

Chains

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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