Comparison

Tactical Checkers vs -qrp

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

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About

Tactical Checkers

This challenging strategy game features simple rules but deep complexity. Play against the computer at various skill levels or challenge a friend. Master tactics like double attacks and zugzwang to outwit your opponent.

Highlights
  • Play against computer AI
  • Two-player local mode
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Learn advanced tactics
  • Simple rules, deep strategy
  • Offline gameplay
Features
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The rules are simple for this challenging game, but one misstep and it's all over. The computer at its expert level is beatable, but not easily. * You can play a complete game while waiting in line at the grocery store! * You have the choice of playing another human or the computer. * Learn by playing the computer, and then beat your friends convincingly! * The game is quite complex despite the apparent simplicity. * The computer can play at any of four levels from the easily beatable Novice up to the quite potent Expert. Expert is actually beatable, despite being able to search 9 moves ahead. But to win you must play exceptionally well. Pieces move horizontally or vertically (not diagonally) one square at a time, and there is no jumping. If you're a seasoned chess or checker player you will notice related aspects of the tactics in those games to the tactics here. Double attacks play a big role as does the concept of zugzwang (the unpleasant obligation to move). A later version will offer the option of Guru - which plays an absolutely perfect game and cannot be beaten with either color. The app contains a great deal of information about how to play Tactical Checkers well. Tactical Checkers derives from the game of Tac Tickle originally developed by Harry Ruderman in the 1960's. If you like Tactical Checkers, you will definitely like Circular Connect Four also available on the App Store. If you have suggestions or comments on the game, please use the email option included in the app to contact us - we really would love to hear from you! And if you enjoy Tactical Checkers, please leave us a rating or review!

About

-qrp

A unique two-sided game played on a single device where players take turns placing letters onto a grid. Letters spread in patterns, and the player with the most tiles after six turns wins. Customize settings and color pairs, or play against an easy or difficult computer opponent.

Highlights
  • Two-sided gameplay on one device
  • Alternate turn-based letter placement
  • Letters spread in patterns
  • Win by having most tiles
  • Customizable settings and colors
  • Single-player AI opponent (easy/difficult)
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qrp is a two-sided game played on one device. Sides take alternate turns placing three set letters onto a vertical 3x5 grid. When dropped, letters spread across the grid in pattern. Sides with most tiles at the end of six turns win. Settings and color pairs can be changed throughout the app. Sides can be set to an "easy" or "difficult" computer for single players.

Screenshots

Tactical Checkers4 screens
-qrp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: -qrp at 5.0 against Tactical Checkers's 3.0. Tactical Checkers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support. On price, ratings volume and monetization model 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. -qrp sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Tactical Checkers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

-qrp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tactical Checkers versus -qrp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTactical Checkers-qrp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid P. SumnerOmid Dorrani

In-app purchases

None

Tactical Checkers

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

-qrp

One-time6
  • color pair 8$1.00
  • color pair 7$1.00
  • color pair 5$1.00
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  • color pair 6$1.00
  • color pair 9$1.00
  • color pair 10$1.00

Questions

Is Tactical Checkers free?
Tactical Checkers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is -qrp free?
-qrp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tactical Checkers or -qrp?
-qrp is rated higher. Tactical Checkers averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while -qrp averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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