Comparison

Chains vs Prism Path

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

Head to head
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?

About

Prism Path

Bend light beams by rotating mirrors and using splitters to hit color targets. Mix red, green, and blue light to solve 120 minimalist neon puzzles. Hints are available by watching a short ad.

Highlights
  • Rotate mirrors to bend light
  • Split beams with splitters
  • Mix colors to hit targets
  • 120 challenging levels
  • Crisp neon visuals
  • Offline play
  • Hint system with ads
Features
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Bend the light home. Prism Path is a minimalist laser puzzle in a neon void. Rotate mirrors, split beams, and mix colors until every target glows. No timers, no move limits breathing down your neck — just you, the light, and the path. HOW IT WORKS • Tap a mirror to rotate it — the beam re-routes instantly • Split one beam into two with splitters • Mix red, green, and blue light to satisfy color targets • Light every target to complete the path WHY YOU'LL STAY • 120 levels, from gentle warm-ups to genuine brain-benders • Crisp neon visuals — every beam glows like it's real • Earn up to 3 stars per level by solving at par • Stuck? Tap HINT and watch one short ad — one ad, one hint, a correct mirror locks into place • Small download, works offline, no account needed Sharp puzzles. Sharper graphics. One more level.

Screenshots

Chains4 screens
Prism Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Prism Path at every 2 days against Chains's every 2 weeks. Chains's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chains against 5.0 for Prism Path. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chains ships an update every 2 weeks, Prism Path every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chains versus Prism Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChainsPrism Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKatsiaryna PetruchenyaTam Tran

Customer experience

Chains

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Prism Path

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Chains

No in-app purchases

None

Prism Path

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chains free?
Chains is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prism Path free?
Prism Path is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chains or Prism Path?
Chains and Prism Path are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Chains or Prism Path have ads?
Both Chains and Prism Path show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chains or Prism Path?
Chains ships an update every 2 weeks, and Prism Path every 2 days. Most recently, Chains was updated on October 31, 2026 and Prism Path on October 23, 2026.

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