# Astral Bloom vs Chain Reaction

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chain Reaction at every 2 days against Astral Bloom's every 6 days. Chain Reaction also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astral Bloom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chain Reaction sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astral Bloom ships an update every 6 days, Chain Reaction every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astral Bloom | Chain Reaction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-bloom/id6806000457/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Lutz II](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806000459) | [Abdul Aleem Allie](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794744988) |

## What reviewers say

### Astral Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-bloom/id6806000457)

A relaxing spatial puzzle game featuring interactive 3D cubes with directional patterns. Offers two modes: Normal for progression with challenges and Zen for a pressure-free experience. Enjoy offline play and customizable feedback.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D cube puzzles, Normal progression mode, Relaxing Zen mode, Offline gameplay, Optional sound and haptic feedback, Hint system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### Chain Reaction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-reaction-machine-puzzle/id6817857268)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Sparks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Golden Hour Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jar of Sparks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tesla Coil Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Event Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Sparks | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astral Bloom free?

Astral Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chain Reaction free?

Chain Reaction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Astral Bloom or Chain Reaction have ads?

Both Astral Bloom and Chain Reaction show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Astral Bloom or Chain Reaction?

Astral Bloom ships an update every 6 days, and Chain Reaction every 2 days. Most recently, Astral Bloom was updated on November 6, 2026 and Chain Reaction on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*