ChainForge vs Cifroo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChainForge
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A rune drops. A link forms. Then the whole Forge erupts. ChainForge is a fast, tactical cascade puzzler where every placement can ignite a spectacular chain reaction. Connect 3 or more matching runes, bend the queue to your plan, and survive rising pressure as each arena changes the board beneath you. • Ten distinct arenas, ending in the permanent Ultimate Forge • Daily challenge with a streak worth protecting • Prisms, bombs, lightning, volatile runes and sealed hazards • Mid-run upgrades that reshape your strategy • Game Center leaderboards for endless and daily scores • Shareable score cards built for friendly rivalries • Haptics, sound controls and an illustrated rules guide Levels 1–3 are completely free. Unlock the full game once to enter levels 4–10 forever. No ads. No subscription. Your progress stays on your iPhone. The Forge rewards nerve, timing and one more perfect cascade. How long can your chain survive?
Cifroo
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You have a target to reach, a series of numbers available, and a few seconds to find the right combination. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide, choose when to risk a waste, and look for the best solution before time runs out. Easy to understand, always different to play. THE GAME Select how many number to use, choose if want to discard one. Combine the available numbers using the four mathematical operations: • Addition • Subtraction • Multiplication • Division Each number can only be used once, and your goal is to reach the target value as quickly as possible. And for a bonus on the score, choose to discard a number before starting the game, but be careful; sometimes those who want too much nothing tightens! Regulate the difficulty! You can take advantage of 3 levels of help, designed to give you support on calculation without taking away the pleasure of getting to the solution. In the how-to-play section, you will find all the explanations! You can choose the theme and the music during the game! MANY GAME MODES Single Play at your own pace, improve your results, and try to get faster and faster in the calculation. CPU challenge Face the computer and test speed and strategy against different levels of difficulty. Ranking Compare your results and try to climb the ranking. Challenge of the Day Every day, a new common challenge: the same problem for everyone, only one question... who will find the best solution? Challenge a friend Challenge other players directly and show who is the fastest with numbers. Swiss Tournament Organize competitions with more participants through a matching system designed to keep the tournament balanced and competitive. Directing Screen Turn an additional device into a real screen dedicated to managing the tournament with the scoreboard.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ChainForge at none against Cifroo's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. ChainForge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cifroo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ChainForge | Cifroo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Emmanuel BORGES | Fabio Comelli |
In-app purchases
ChainForge
- Full Forge$4.99
Cifroo
- Rimozione Pubblicità a vita$2.99







