# 暗棋2 vs Chinese Idiom Game

暗棋2 and Chinese Idiom Game both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Chinese Idiom Game's written reviews are positive against 50% of 暗棋2's. Chinese Idiom Game also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 暗棋2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Chinese Idiom Game sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for 暗棋2 against 3.9 for Chinese Idiom Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chinese Idiom Game has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of 暗棋2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chinese Idiom Game's.

暗棋2 ships an update every 3 months, Chinese Idiom Game every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 暗棋2 | Chinese Idiom Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2/id1019117729/reviews)** | [3.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-idiom-game/id1636664641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YAO-JEN YEH](https://appshunter.io/developer/488649833) | [Aged Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482887934) |

## What reviewers say

### 暗棋2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2/id1019117729)

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.

**Highlights:** Single-player vs. AI, Local multiplayer, Online matchmaking, Private friend rooms, Ranked leaderboards, Customizable chess sets and boards, Tablet support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 棋組加強版 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 旅人頭盔組 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 連線古錢20000枚 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 連線古錢50000枚 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 移除廣告 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 連線古錢80000枚 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Chinese Idiom Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-idiom-game/id1636664641)

Engage with traditional Chinese culture through a fun sliding puzzle game. Match four characters to form idioms, progress through challenging levels, and learn new phrases in a relaxing, educational experience.

**Highlights:** Sliding elimination gameplay, Surprise crossword levels, Learn unfamiliar idioms, Simple finger-slide controls, Fill gourd for extra rewards, Increasing difficulty levels, Journey to the West theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一個月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一個季度 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一年 | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 暗棋2 free?

暗棋2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chinese Idiom Game free?

Chinese Idiom Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 暗棋2 or Chinese Idiom Game?

暗棋2 is rated higher. 暗棋2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Chinese Idiom Game averages 3.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do 暗棋2 or Chinese Idiom Game have ads?

Both 暗棋2 and Chinese Idiom Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 暗棋2 or Chinese Idiom Game?

暗棋2 ships an update every 3 months, and Chinese Idiom Game every 6 weeks. Most recently, 暗棋2 was updated on June 10, 2026 and Chinese Idiom Game on September 4, 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.*