# Mini Chess vs Jelly Chess 3D

The clearest difference is ads: Jelly Chess 3D at none against Mini Chess's shown. Jelly Chess 3D also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Mini Chess's advantage is ratings volume (345 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jelly Chess 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jelly Chess 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Chess has 345 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Mini Chess's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jelly Chess 3D's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Chess | Jelly Chess 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-chess-quick-chess/id1048990809/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelly-chess-3d/id6451366825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **345** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OutOfTheBit Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/286210012) | [Centrip Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008501107) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-chess-quick-chess/id1048990809)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced, quick gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn and beginner-friendly
- 🎮 Addictive and fun
- 💡 Innovative simplified chess concept
- ⚙️ Multiple difficulty levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Check notification animation interrupts gameplay flow
- 😴 Gets repetitive and stale quickly
- 🤖 AI makes too many mistakes, even on hard mode
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ⚖️ Unfair perpetual check mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


### Jelly Chess 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jelly-chess-3d/id6451366825)

Experience classic chess with a fun, wobbly twist in a mesmerizing 3D environment. Play against AI, other players online, or challenge yourself with timed matches. Customize your jelly pieces for a unique visual experience.

**Highlights:** Mesmerizing 3D chess gameplay, Play against AI or online opponents, Timed chess matches, Customizable jelly piece colors, Wobbly jelly piece animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Chess free?

Mini Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jelly Chess 3D free?

Jelly Chess 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mini Chess or Jelly Chess 3D?

Jelly Chess 3D is rated higher. Mini Chess averages 4.6 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Jelly Chess 3D averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mini Chess or Jelly Chess 3D have ads?

Mini Chess shows ads; Jelly Chess 3D does not.

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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.*