Comparison

Mini Chess vs UntangleAway

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

UntangleAway

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Untangle your mind in this relaxing brain teaser! Welcome to Untangle Away — a satisfying mini puzzle game that challenges you to sort, connect, and untangle glowing lines. Each level is a new brain workout designed to test your logic and focus. Drag, move, and free the tangled lines to restore perfect harmony. With minimal ads, clean visuals, and endless levels, it’s the perfect coffee-break mini game that keeps your brain sharp and stress low. -Addictive Brain Teaser: Simple to learn, hard to master. -Untangle & Sort Lines: A clever mix of sorting game and untangle puzzle. -Minimal Ads, Maximum Fun: Quick sessions without interruptions. -Progressive Challenge: Each level grows your focus and spatial logic. -Relaxing Visuals & Sound: Calm, minimal design to boost your mood. -Mini Puzzle Perfection: Ideal for 5-minute breaks or long play sessions.

Screenshots

Mini Chess4 screens
UntangleAway3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UntangleAway at none against Mini Chess's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. UntangleAway asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, UntangleAway monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mini Chess versus UntangleAway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini ChessUntangleAway
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (345 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings345 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutOfTheBit LtdBarbara Reyes Talavera

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

UntangleAway

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mini Chess

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

UntangleAway

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mini Chess free?
Mini Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UntangleAway free?
UntangleAway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mini Chess or UntangleAway have ads?
Both Mini Chess and UntangleAway show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini Chess or UntangleAway?
Mini Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and UntangleAway monthly. Most recently, Mini Chess was updated on October 24, 2026 and UntangleAway on October 25, 2026.

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