Mini Chess vs UntangleAway
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simplified 6x6 chessboard
- Fewer pieces (no knights/bishops)
- Play against 3 AI levels
- Local multiplayer mode
- Quick matches
- Beginner-friendly
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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!
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Mini Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UntangleAway asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mini Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, UntangleAway monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mini Chess | UntangleAway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (345 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 345 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OutOfTheBit Ltd | Barbara 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)
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- 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
Mini Chess
- Remove Ads$1.99
UntangleAway
No in-app purchases
Questions
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