Comparison

Block Chess vs Tri

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

Head to head
About

Block Chess

Features
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Block Chess is a chess-like board game. It has a 8x8 board and each side has five different types of four-block pieces. The player is to place one piece on the board without side-by-side connecting his own pieces. The player who places the final piece wins the game!

About

Tri

Experience chess in a new dimension with this strategy game played across three levels and four attack decks. Master three-dimensional tactics to outmaneuver your opponent. A tutorial guides you through the unique gameplay.

Highlights
  • Three-dimensional gameplay
  • Multiple levels and attack decks
  • Fully movable 3D chessboard
  • Four material options
  • Local, computer, and online play
  • Built-in guide and strategy tips
  • Unlockable achievements
Features
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Think regular chess is a bit... straightforward? Then try Tri-D Chess — the most popular strategy challenge this side of the Delta Quadrant! Played across three levels and using four Attack Decks, it lets you apply true three-dimensional tactics to checkmate your opponent. Tri-D Chess features the same 64 squares, the same pieces, and the same basic rules as traditional chess… with a few small twists. But don’t worry — the tutorial will quickly teach you everything you need to know to master the game. • Fully movable 3D chessboard • Four material options: wood, glass, metal, and marble • Optional move history and captured-pieces display • Built-in guide with rules and strategy tips • Three game modes: local play (two players on one device), play vs. computer, or online play via Game Center • Unlock up to 6 achievements • Customize the game to your liking Tri-D Chess is free forever. If you enjoy it, you can optionally support the developer. Qapla’!

Screenshots

Block Chess4 screens
Tri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tri at Free against Block Chess's $0.99. Tri also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). Block Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.5). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tri is free to download; Block Chess costs $0.99 up front. Tri sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Block Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Chess ships an update every 11 months, Tri every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Block Chess versus Tri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock ChessTri
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShen ZhongyuanROBIN SCHONWALD

In-app purchases

None

Block Chess

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tri

One-time2
  • Espresso$1.99
  • Raktajino$3.99

Questions

Is Block Chess free?
Block Chess costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tri free?
Tri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block Chess or Tri have ads?
Neither Block Chess nor Tri shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Chess or Tri?
Block Chess ships an update every 11 months, and Tri every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block Chess was updated on September 15, 2026 and Tri on September 21, 2026.

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