Comparison

Mini Chess vs Orbit Dodger

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

Head to head
About

Mini Chess

Enjoy a simplified, faster version of chess on your mobile device. Play against AI or a friend on a smaller board with fewer pieces. Ideal for beginners and quick matches.

Highlights
  • Simplified 6x6 chessboard
  • Fewer pieces (no knights/bishops)
  • Play against 3 AI levels
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • Quick matches
  • Beginner-friendly
Features
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The traditional game of chess made easier and quicker, perfect for iPhone and iPad. Download it now for free and start play in just 1 tap! Mini Chess is a modern simplified version of classic chess, perfect for playing on your phone and tablet, on your own, with 3 level of Artificial Intelligence, or with a friend on the same device (multiplayer). Play on a smaller chessboard (6x6), with less pieces (no knights and bishops) and have fun on more speedy matches than classic chess. Play straight away, with friends, online or solo, and every match takes just minutes. Mini Chess is also perfect for kids to start play the all-time-favourite classic board game. Kids and beginners will find it so easy to learn and to enjoy in just 1 tap and experts will love the new challenge of playing in a different setting. Thanks for playing!

About

Orbit Dodger

Features
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Orbit Dodger is an addictive game that will keep you entertained for hours! With its sleek 2D-style graphics, you'll be mesmerized by the beautiful space environment. The game's main mechanic involves two planets orbiting a center point, and you must collect the green items while dodging the dangerous red ones as they fly towards you. Tap quickly and strategically to change direction and avoid collision. With an endless gameplay mode, you can compete for the highest score and see how long you can survive. The game's simplicity and fast-paced action make it perfect for players of all ages and skill levels. So what are you waiting for? Download Orbit Dodger now and put your dodging skills to the test!

Screenshots

Mini Chess4 screens
Orbit Dodger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Dodger at none against Mini Chess's 1. Orbit Dodger also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mini Chess's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 39 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Mini Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbit Dodger asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, Orbit Dodger every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mini Chess versus Orbit Dodger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini ChessOrbit Dodger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (345 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings345 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 39 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutOfTheBit LtdGrant Stevens-Wade

Bugs and requests

Mini Chess

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Checkmate declared incorrectly with viable moves available
  • Queen positioned on wrong color
  • AI allows illegal moves to prevent player from winning
  • Stalemate not handled correctly
  • Perpetual check rules unfairly favor opponent

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add Knights and Bishops to piece options
  • Alternative piece combinations (2 Rooks + 2 Bishops)
  • Randomized starting positions
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Random color assignment (white/black alternation)
Show 5 more
  • Ability to play full traditional chess
  • Create custom board feature
  • Extremely hard difficulty level
  • Physical board version
  • Draw by repetition after 3 moves

Orbit Dodger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mini Chess

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Orbit Dodger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mini Chess free?
Mini Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit Dodger free?
Orbit Dodger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mini Chess or Orbit Dodger have ads?
Mini Chess shows ads; Orbit Dodger does not.
Which is updated more often, Mini Chess or Orbit Dodger?
Mini Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and Orbit Dodger every 39 months. Most recently, Mini Chess was updated on September 18, 2026 and Orbit Dodger on July 21, 2026.

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