暗棋2 vs Idiom Solitaire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
暗棋2
A popular Chinese chess game with over three million downloads. It offers various game modes, including single-player against AI, local multiplayer, and online matches with matchmaking and private rooms. Customize your game with different chess sets and boards.
- Single-player vs. AI
- Local multiplayer
- Online matchmaking
- Private friend rooms
- Ranked leaderboards
- Customizable chess sets and boards
- Tablet support
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超過三百萬人次下載,最多人玩的暗棋app.人數最多、高手最多、模式最多、排名最多、棋組虛寶最多,各路好手等你來挑戰~~ 暗棋2全新功能再進化,新增wifi連線對戰(隨機配對),好友連線私人房功能,戰績排行榜,角色頭盔設定,多種樣式棋子棋盤選擇。 遊戲特色:單人對電腦,同台雙人對打,連線對戰,關主守關闖關模式,好友連線對戰,支持平板電腦顯示,戰績排行榜,角色棋盤設定。 為了連線比賽公平性,特別新增規則.離線判輸:對戰中無故中斷或離線判輸;長捉禁手:不可長捉同一隻棋連續7次以上;空步判和:敵我雙方連續40步空步(無翻牌,無吃子)判和局. 有任何問題請描述問題Email到 xidea.creator@gmail.com 來信請註明您設定中的AccountID以供查詢帳號問題使用 問答集 http://xideacreator.blogspot.com/2012/09/2.html 暗棋2 電腦網頁版本 http://tw.xidea.mobi:59080/WebApps/ChineseDarkChess2/
Idiom Solitaire
This puzzle game challenges you to fill in missing characters to form correct four-character idioms on a grid. It offers a relaxing way to learn Chinese culture and improve literary knowledge while enjoying engaging gameplay and a beautiful interface.
- Idiom puzzle gameplay
- Breakthrough mode
- Idiom interpretation and learning
- Hint and help functions
- Ancient and elegant interface
- Social media login and progress sync
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Idiom Guess(成語猜猜) is a puzzle and leisure breakthrough game that combines competition and fun. The game is educational and interesting. While relaxing, you can learn idioms, feel the charm of Chinese culture, and improve your personal literary quality in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Rules explanation: Breakthrough word game, according to the known text on the 9 × 9 grid, fill in the scattered text below into the remaining spaces, so that each row and column form the correct four-character idiom. Game features: -過關斬將:Breakthrough mode, give full play to your ingenuity in order to successfully pass the level -Ancient and elegant game interface, gentle and soothing game music, relax your brain, enjoy your body and mind -The rules of the game are clear and simple to operate, and you will know it as soon as you play -When you encounter a problem, the hint and help function will help you pass it quickly -温故知新:Idiom interpretation helps you quickly understand the knowledge of idioms; the function of learning the old and knowing the new allows you to learn and not forget -賓客盈門:You are not alone when playing the game, as the game continues, poets and friends will come and join you. -密室逃脱:The alternative gameplay: escape from the secret room, use your ingenuity to win the game -千變萬化: Unlock the levels to win coins and decorate your own idiom world -招財進寶:Bring in wealth and treasure, and more surprise rewards, waiting for you to find -Support social media log in, synchronize game progress with one click -三人行必有我師:There must be a teacher for three people, challenge with a mentor and a friend, and make progress together. [Auto Renewable Ads Removal Subscription] ▸ Subscription Service: Remove the ads+Unlimited hints/energy ▸ Subscription Price: One month $2.99 USD or your local equivalent currency, Three months $7.99 USD, The yearly $19.99 USD. ▸ Subscription Payment: Once you confirm the payment, you can find the record in your iTunes Account ▸ Subscription Cancelation: Go to “Setting” -> “iTunes Store and App Store” -> “Apple Id”-> ”View Apple Id”-> “Account Setting” -> “Subscription” You have to cancel the subscription 24 hours before the end of the previous subscription ▸ Term of Use: https://agedstudio.com/static/terms_of_use_chinese_string_up_puzzle.html ▸ Privacy Policy: https://agedstudio.com/static/privacy_policy_chinese_string_up_puzzle.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Idiom Solitaire at 4.7 against 暗棋2's 4.0. Idiom Solitaire also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 暗棋2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Idiom Solitaire sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Idiom Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idiom Solitaire has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of 暗棋2's written reviews are positive against 86% of Idiom Solitaire's.
暗棋2 ships an update every 3 months, Idiom Solitaire every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 暗棋2 | Idiom Solitaire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | YAO-JEN YEH | Aged Studio Limited |
Customer experience
暗棋2
Idiom Solitaire
Bugs and requests
暗棋2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Idiom Solitaire
Reported bugs
2 issues- Connection issues causing game freezes
- Difficulty accessing paid features
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to save and revisit previous idioms
- Synchronization between mobile and tablet devices
In-app purchases
暗棋2
- 棋組加強版$0.99
- 旅人頭盔組$0.99
- 連線古錢20000枚$0.99
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- 連線古錢50000枚$1.99
- 移除廣告$1.99
- 連線古錢80000枚$2.99
Idiom Solitaire
- 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一個月$2.991 Month
- 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一個季度$7.993 Months
- 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一年$19.991 Year









