# Really Bad Chess vs Brixels

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brixels at 100% against Really Bad Chess's 46%. Brixels also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Really Bad Chess's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 17) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Really Bad Chess sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Brixels sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brixels holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Really Bad Chess has 1.6K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Really Bad Chess's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brixels's.

Really Bad Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, Brixels weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Really Bad Chess | Brixels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-bad-chess/id1109751921/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brixels/id6477423793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 125 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) | [Bundance, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/451679619) |

## What reviewers say

### Really Bad Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-bad-chess/id1109751921)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces unable to move as per chess rules
- Game freezes and crashes
- Incorrect checkmate detection

**Requested features**

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


### Brixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brixels/id6477423793)

A relaxing block puzzle game with a vintage aesthetic and strategic depth. Enjoy stress-free gameplay with no timers, and utilize unique features like block blasting and shuffling to clear lines and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Vintage aesthetic, Stress-free gameplay (no timers), Block blast power-up, Shuffle feature for new blocks, Recovery feature to save game, Strategic line clearing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Token Pack Tiny | $1.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Small | $5.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Medium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Large | $19.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Giant | $49.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack Colossal | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Really Bad Chess free?

Really Bad Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brixels free?

Brixels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Really Bad Chess or Brixels?

Brixels is rated higher. Really Bad Chess averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Brixels averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do Really Bad Chess or Brixels have ads?

Really Bad Chess shows ads; Brixels does not.

### Which is updated more often, Really Bad Chess or Brixels?

Really Bad Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brixels weekly. Most recently, Really Bad Chess was updated on October 12, 2026 and Brixels on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*