Comparison

Godus vs Chain Reaction OG

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

Head to head
About

Godus

Shape a living world with your touch, nurturing followers and guiding their civilization through ages. Cast miracles or unleash destruction, uncovering mysteries and leading voyages. Experience a unique sandbox game where you play as a deity.

Highlights
  • Shape and sculpt landscapes with touch
  • Nurture and guide followers
  • Advance civilization through ages
  • Cast miracles and destruction
  • Explore mysteries and surprises
  • Embark on voyages
Features
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** Winner of App Store Best of 2014 ** YOU are about to PLAY GOD. Rule over a living, breathing world. It is as SIMPLE to play with as it is AWE-INSPIRING to behold. Feel truly powerful in the most delightful, charming and tactile world you have ever held in your hands. • Use your touch to physically shape, mold and sculpt every inch of the landscape, making it unique to you. • Be loved and worshipped by tiny, devoted Followers. Watch them live, learn, and grow in a fully simulated world. • Nurture the growth of a civilization as it rises from the dawn of the primitive age and advances throughout the ages of humanity. • Cast miracles of both beauty and destruction: sculpt rivers and grow forests, or throw meteors and spread fires. • Uncover a wealth of mysteries and surprises waiting to be found above and below the landscape. • Guide your Followers as they embark on regular voyages to new and uncharted lands that hold great rewards. There has never been an experience quite like this before, and it will continue to evolve as you do. Come and lead an incredible journey that’s waiting for you to make it your own. Godus is brought to you by legendary designer and inventor of the GOD GAME; Peter Molyneux. His previous acclaimed creations have been the original releases of Theme Park, Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, Fable, Theme Hospital, Syndicate, and Populous. Get more out of Godus by visiting www.facebook.com/godusgame Please note: A network connection is required to play.

About

Chain Reaction OG

Engage in a fast-paced local multiplayer strategy game for 2-8 players. Place atoms to trigger explosive chain reactions, capture the board, and eliminate opponents. Simple to learn but requires clever planning and timing for mastery.

Highlights
  • Local multiplayer for 2-8 players
  • Fast-paced strategy matches
  • Customizable board sizes and styles
  • Simple controls
  • No account required
  • Unlockable orb finishes and arena skins
Features
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Build critical mass. Trigger explosive chain reactions. Capture the entire board. Chain Reaction OG is a fast-paced local multiplayer strategy game for 2–8 players. Place your atoms, take control of the arena, and unleash powerful cascades that can transform the board in a single move. Every turn matters. Protect your territory, control valuable corners and edges, and wait for the perfect moment to start an unstoppable chain reaction. The rules are simple, but mastering the board takes clever planning, timing, and tactical thinking. # LOCAL MULTIPLAYER FOR 2–8 PLAYERS Gather friends and family for competitive pass-and-play matches on one device. No accounts, complicated setup, or lengthy tutorials—choose your players, select an arena, and start playing. # SIMPLE TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER Place atoms inside your cells to build critical mass. When a cell reaches its limit, it explodes and spreads atoms into neighboring spaces. Capture rival cells, create massive combos, and eliminate every opponent to become the last player standing. One carefully planned move can trigger a board-clearing chain reaction. # CUSTOMIZE EVERY MATCH • Local pass-and-play multiplayer for 2–8 players • Fast, competitive strategy matches • Four board sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and Huge • Multiple orb finishes and arena styles • Smooth animations and satisfying chain reactions • Responsive, easy-to-use controls • No account required Whether you are looking for a quick two-player battle, a family party game, or an intense multiplayer strategy challenge, Chain Reaction OG makes every match unpredictable. # FREE TO PLAY Play Chain Reaction OG for free. Ads are shown between completed matches, so gameplay is never interrupted. # CHAIN REACTION PRO Upgrade to Chain Reaction Pro with a monthly subscription to: • Remove all ads • Unlock every orb finish • Unlock every arena skin Internet access is used for purchases, advertising, and diagnostics. # DISCLAIMER Chain Reaction OG is an independently developed game. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to any other game developer, publisher, brand, product, or platform. Any third-party names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Gather your rivals, choose your board, and start the next explosive battle in Chain Reaction OG. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Godus4 screens
Chain Reaction OG1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Godus at 4.6 against Chain Reaction OG's 3.0. Godus also leads on ratings volume (75K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Chain Reaction OG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Godus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Chain Reaction OG asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Godus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Godus has 75K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Godus ships an update every 2 weeks, Chain Reaction OG monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Godus versus Chain Reaction OG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGodusChain Reaction OG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (75K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings75K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size317 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer22CansMayank Kumar Gupta

Bugs and requests

Godus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Followers getting stuck or not following instructions
  • Sculpting mechanics accidentally deleting or creating land
  • Saved progress not properly syncing or restoring
  • Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • More detailed instructions and tutorials
  • Improved camera controls and sculpting tools
  • Reduced reliance on ads and in-app purchases
  • Faster progression and more content updates
  • Better save/restore functionality to prevent data loss
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  • Addition of new gameplay elements like wildlife and trading

Chain Reaction OG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Godus

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Divine Inspiration$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • 50 Gems$4.99
  • 120 Gems$9.99
  • The Shaman's Way$9.99
  • 250 Gems$19.99
  • 650 Gems$49.99
  • ULTIMATE Gem Hoard$49.99
  • 1400 Gems$99.99
None

Chain Reaction OG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Godus free?
Godus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chain Reaction OG free?
Chain Reaction OG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Godus or Chain Reaction OG?
Godus is rated higher. Godus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Chain Reaction OG averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Godus or Chain Reaction OG have ads?
Both Godus and Chain Reaction OG show ads.
Which is updated more often, Godus or Chain Reaction OG?
Godus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chain Reaction OG monthly. Most recently, Godus was updated on October 31, 2026 and Chain Reaction OG on October 31, 2026.

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