Emoji Runner vs Chain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Emoji Runner
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Run like the wind and jump over obstacles in this classic, high-speed cartoon runner! Emoji Runner features simple, responsive one-tap controls and an addictive difficulty curve. Collect shiny diamonds to increase your score, and grab the rocket power-up to blast off in invincibility mode, smashing all obstacles in your path! Fully remastered in beautiful high-resolution Retina graphics, this update features locked 120 FPS smoothness for a premium gameplay feel. Connect to Game Center to challenge players worldwide and show off your high scores on the global leaderboards. Tired of ads? Upgrade to Go Pro with a single, one-time In-App Purchase to enjoy a completely ad-free experience. Are you ready to run? Download Emoji Runner today!
Chain
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Chain Balls is a fast, satisfying chain-reaction puzzle. Tap once to drop a white starter ball. Watch it expand, collide with the bouncing coloured balls, and set off a chain that ripples across the screen. Time it right and every ball explodes, time it wrong and you'll leave too many behind. SIMPLE TO LEARN One tap. No tutorial required. The physics do the rest. TWENTY HANDCRAFTED LEVELS Normal mode eases you in at 33% and ramps up to 80% of balls required. Twenty levels: each one a new puzzle in how many balls you need to catch. HARD MODE - UNLOCKABLE Beat all 20 Normal levels to unlock Hard Mode: tighter targets (50% โ 94%), double the score multiplier, and the same satisfying chain reactions at a whole new level of difficulty. GAME CENTER Compete on the global leaderboard with your total score across the full run. Collect seven achievements - from your first chain to half a million points. LOOKS AND FEELS GREAT Smooth 60fps physics, animated gradient backdrop, satisfying haptic feedback on every chain, and seven distinct pop sounds that play in the order of your chain depth. SETTINGS THAT RESPECT YOU Toggle sound, haptics, and a Reduce Motion mode that freezes all decorative animations without touching gameplay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chain at none against Emoji Runner's 1. Chain also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 136 months) and device support. Emoji Runner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Emoji Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Emoji Runner ships an update every 136 months, Chain weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Emoji Runner | Chain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 136 months | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | โ | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Central Domains LLC | Simon Steinhage |
In-app purchases
Emoji Runner
- Go Pro Upgrade$1.99
Chain
No in-app purchases







