Comparison

Really Bad Chess vs SenSense

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

Head to head
About

Really Bad Chess

This app reimagines chess with completely randomized pieces, offering a fresh strategic challenge. It's perfect for both seasoned players seeking a new puzzle and beginners looking to learn the fundamentals in a fun, accessible way.

Highlights
  • Randomized chess piece sets
  • AI opponent challenges
  • Ranked, Daily, and Weekly modes
  • Freeplay practice mode
  • Local multiplayer (with IAP)
  • Alternate color palettes (with IAP)
Features
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Really Bad Chess is just like chess, but with totally random pieces. Try 8 Knights, 4 Bishops, and 3 pawns — why not? As heard on NPR's Weekend Edition 5 out of 5 Stars "An essential puzzle experience for anyone even remotely interested in strategy games" - TouchArcade Whether you play chess daily, or quit just after learning the rules, this small twist will open the door to an entire new world of chess. ------WHATS IN THE “BOX”? The free version of Really Bad Chess lets you compete vs. an AI in Ranked, Daily, or Weekly Challenges. Improve your skills using the included Freeplay mode. A single in-app purchase unlocks Versus Mode so you can compete against your friends locally! It also removes ads, displays captured pieces, and adds soothing alternate color-palettes to choose from. ------REALLY BAD PRESS "Makes chess fun even if you’re really bad" - The Verge "Feels more modern than chess has ever felt" - Applenapps "Really Bad Chess takes a really bad idea and somehow manages to make it a lot of fun." - Pocket Gamer "Really good fun" - MacLife ------A WORD FROM THE DEVELOPER Chess is one of those games I always wished I enjoyed, but its commitment to beauty, elegance, and perfect balance always turned me away. Really Bad Chess removes these boring restrictions and flips chess on its head. As much as random pieces change the game in some ways, I was really surprised to notice how much the game remains the same, and how powerful some pieces are — you've never truly struggled against a pawn until you've struggled against a pawn in the back row. For chess pros, Really Bad Chess will give you a new type of challenge — the pieces & the moves are the same, but you'll have to throw out your openings and your understanding of normal patterns of play. For novice chess players (like most of us), Really Bad Chess greatly opens up the game. Instead of starting by studying openings, in your first games you'll get to discover the joy (and challenge!) of learning how to checkmate. I hope you have as much fun with Really Bad Chess as much as I did making it. -zach

About

SenSense

A real-time cooperative puzzle game designed for exactly three players. Work together remotely, communicating and solving challenges where each player has unique limitations. Experience the thrill of shared discovery and quick thinking to achieve 'aha' moments.

Highlights
  • Three-player co-op gameplay
  • Real-time puzzle solving
  • Remote play via video call
  • Unique player limitations (sight, hearing, speech)
  • Fast-paced cooperative challenges
  • Communication-based clue solving
Features
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Three players. One puzzle. No shortcuts. SenSense is a real-time co-op puzzle game built for three minds working as one. Exactly three players. No more, no less. Not in the same room? No problem. Jump on a video call and play from anywhere. Fast-paced cooperative puzzle-solving. Feel the shared energy as you race the clock to piece together clues, in search of those satisfying "aha" moments when everything clicks into place. True co-op puzzles. In every challenge, each player receives a different part of the same puzzle, and every clue matters. You’ll only solve it by communicating and thinking together. Oh, but one last thing: One of you can’t see. One can’t hear. One may not speak.

Screenshots

Really Bad Chess4 screens
SenSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SenSense at 4.6 against Really Bad Chess's 3.8. SenSense also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Really Bad Chess's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Really Bad Chess sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SenSense sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SenSense holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Really Bad Chess's written reviews are positive against 51% of SenSense's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Really Bad Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, SenSense every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Really Bad Chess versus SenSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReally Bad ChessSenSense
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.6K ratings)4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews50.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZach GageJG Southey

Customer experience

Really Bad Chess

All ratings1,633 ratings
Positive66.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral16.4%
Negative37.3%

SenSense

All ratings1,185 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative45.1%

User reviews

Really Bad Chess

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🤔 Unique and innovative concept
  • 👍 Challenging and engaging
  • ⭐ Great way to learn chess

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🕰️ Slow AI response times
  • 💰 Paywalls for essential features
  • 📺 Intrusive and excessive ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive AI moves leading to stalemates

SenSense

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addicting
  • 👍 Ingenious and unique concept
  • 🙌 Great team game and communication builder
  • 😊 Enjoyable and rewarding experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and inability to play with friends
  • 🤔 Unclear instructions and confusing mechanics
  • 💰 Paywall for majority of levels

Bugs and requests

Really Bad Chess

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Pieces unable to move as per chess rules
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Incorrect checkmate detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add draw conditions and stalemate rules
  • Implement online/multiplayer mode
  • Provide more difficulty settings
  • Allow custom piece arrangements
  • Sync progress across devices

SenSense

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant network errors and inability to connect
  • Levels not working as intended
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Ability to play with friends remotely
  • Clearer instructions and tutorials

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Really Bad Chess

One-time2
  • 100 Undos$0.99
  • Full Game Unlock$3.99
1 purchases

SenSense

One-time1
  • SenSense - Full Game$2.99

Questions

Is Really Bad Chess free?
Really Bad Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SenSense free?
SenSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Really Bad Chess or SenSense?
SenSense is rated higher. Really Bad Chess averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while SenSense averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Really Bad Chess or SenSense have ads?
Really Bad Chess shows ads; SenSense does not.
Which is updated more often, Really Bad Chess or SenSense?
Really Bad Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and SenSense every 9 months. Most recently, Really Bad Chess was updated on October 23, 2026 and SenSense on October 22, 2026.

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