Comparison

Really Bad Chess vs 3D MINESWEEPER

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

3D MINESWEEPER

Experience a classic puzzle game reimagined in 3D. Navigate cubic fields, uncover hidden mines, and compete for the fastest times. Features multiple difficulty levels and global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • 3D cubic gameplay
  • Multiple field sizes (Easy to Expert)
  • Intuitive controls
  • Online global rankings
  • Mass Digging shortcut
  • Mass Marking shortcut
Features
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+++【Game Introduction】+++ This familiar puzzle game has been expanded to use 3D cubes! Try enjoying a little of the new minesweeper We await your challenge for the record for the world's fastest +++【Features】+++ ・A 3D version of minesweeper you can play ・3 types of fields: Easy (2x2x2), Normal (3x3x3), Hard (4x4x4), Expert(5x5x5) ・A simple game screen and intuitive operation ・Compete against players around the world using the online ranking ・Shortcuts such as "Mass Digging" and "Mass Marking" are implemented in the game +++【Rules】+++ Basic operations are the same as the normal minesweeper, but the number represents the "number of mines in the adjacent cubes (up, down, left, right, front, back)". Be aware that cubes touching only by corners or sides are not included in the count. ▼Mass Digging By tapping DIG on the number squares that have the same number of flags around them, you can clear the surrounding squares without flags. Be careful in these cases, if there is a mine in an unflagged cube, it will be game over. ▼Mass Marking By tapping FLAG on a square that is already cleared, you can set a flag on all squares that are not yet cleared. If flags are standing on all surrounding cubes, all square flags will be removed. +++【Disclaimer】+++ ・The developer is not responsible for any damage resulting from using this application to the user. ・Please note that this application may be changed, revised, updated, suspended or terminated or withdrawn or service may be suspended without prior notice. +++【Credits】+++ BGM : taron SE : SOUNDEFFECT-LAB / POCKET SOUND / MAOU DAMSHII ILLUSTRATION : TOPECONHEROES

Screenshots

Really Bad Chess4 screens
3D MINESWEEPER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Really Bad Chess at 3.8 against 3D MINESWEEPER's 1.0. Really Bad Chess also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 5). 3D MINESWEEPER's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Really Bad Chess sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 3D MINESWEEPER asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Really Bad Chess holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Really Bad Chess has 1.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Really Bad Chess's written reviews are positive against 50% of 3D MINESWEEPER's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Really Bad Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, 3D MINESWEEPER every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Really Bad Chess versus 3D MINESWEEPER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReally Bad Chess3D MINESWEEPER
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.6K ratings) — better1.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZach GageKentaro Hosokawa

Customer experience

Really Bad Chess

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

3D MINESWEEPER

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

3D MINESWEEPER

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Really Bad Chess

One-time2
  • 100 Undos$0.99
  • Full Game Unlock$3.99
None

3D MINESWEEPER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Really Bad Chess free?
Really Bad Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D MINESWEEPER free?
3D MINESWEEPER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Really Bad Chess or 3D MINESWEEPER?
Really Bad Chess is rated higher. Really Bad Chess averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while 3D MINESWEEPER averages 1.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Really Bad Chess or 3D MINESWEEPER have ads?
Really Bad Chess shows ads; 3D MINESWEEPER does not.
Which is updated more often, Really Bad Chess or 3D MINESWEEPER?
Really Bad Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and 3D MINESWEEPER every 9 days. Most recently, Really Bad Chess was updated on October 23, 2026 and 3D MINESWEEPER on October 24, 2026.

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