# Pipe Puzzle vs Chain 3!

The clearest difference is ads: Pipe Puzzle at none against Chain 3!'s shown. Pipe Puzzle also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Chain 3!'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 377). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pipe Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chain 3! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pipe Puzzle against 4.6 for Chain 3!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain 3! has 3.5K ratings behind it against 377, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Pipe Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 54% of Chain 3!'s.

Pipe Puzzle ships an update monthly, Chain 3! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe Puzzle | Chain 3! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-puzzle/id825634908/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 377 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ECO Pawel Jarosz](https://appshunter.io/developer/347635958) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-puzzle/id825634908)

Arrange puzzle pipes and elbows to create a perfect connection between two points. This addictive game challenges your creativity to solve intricate piping challenges.

**Highlights:** Arrange puzzle pipes and elbows, Create piping connections, Solve piping challenges, Addictive puzzle gameplay, Creative problem-solving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Great brain exercise
- 🕰️ Good time waster
- 🎶 Relaxing background music
- 💡 Unique pipe configurations
- 🧩 Challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads
- 🙄 Repetitive rating prompts
- 🔍 Difficult to see finished puzzle
- 🎨 Issues for colorblind users

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle disappears after solving
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Option to remove ads
- Ability to rotate/tap pieces
- Landscape mode
- Online currency for hints


### Chain 3!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-3/id1672266297)

Connect chains of the same color to crush them in this original match puzzle game. Strategize your moves to achieve objectives before time runs out, utilizing powerful boosters and combos to clear the board. Embark on a journey to become the top player worldwide.

**Highlights:** Original chain matching gameplay, Connect same-colored chains, Strategic move planning, Boosters and combos, Multiple levels, Objective-based challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| BIG Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| SUPER Coin Pack | $54.99 | one-time |
| MEGA Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💥 Fascinating
- 🎨 Different and cool
- 🕹️ Fun and exciting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and freezes
- 🔍 Partially covered board
- 💰 Too expensive
- 🔇 No sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on level 16 with no balloons
- Booster box causes game to freeze
- Inability to move forward on certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects
- Ability to save progress
- More challenging levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pipe Puzzle free?

Pipe Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chain 3! free?

Chain 3! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pipe Puzzle or Chain 3!?

Chain 3! is rated higher. Pipe Puzzle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while Chain 3! averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Pipe Puzzle or Chain 3! have ads?

Chain 3! shows ads; Pipe Puzzle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pipe Puzzle or Chain 3!?

Pipe Puzzle ships an update monthly, and Chain 3! every 10 days. Most recently, Pipe Puzzle was updated on September 22, 2026 and Chain 3! on September 24, 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.*