# Don't Be Greedy vs Chessplode

The clearest difference is ads: Don't Be Greedy at none against Chessplode's shown. Don't Be Greedy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (75% vs 61%). Chessplode's advantage is ratings volume (574 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't Be Greedy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chessplode sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Don't Be Greedy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chessplode has 574 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Don't Be Greedy's written reviews are positive against 61% of Chessplode's.

Don't Be Greedy ships an update every 6 days, Chessplode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't Be Greedy | Chessplode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-be-greedy/id1200180126/reviews)** | [4.5 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessplode/id1439047052/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **574** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 61.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ParkPill](https://appshunter.io/developer/453176048) | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't Be Greedy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-be-greedy/id1200180126)

A simple yet challenging game that tests your restraint. Avoid greed and haste to achieve a high score. Progress is automatically saved when the character is on a blue pad.

**Highlights:** Tests greed and haste, High score system, Automatic progress saving, Simple gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Chessplode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessplode/id1439047052)

This app offers a unique twist on chess where capturing a piece causes others in the same line and column to explode. It's designed to be fun and accessible, even for those who aren't skilled at traditional chess, offering both single-player and multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Exploding pieces on capture, Real-time multiplayer battles, User-created levels, Local multiplayer mode, AI opponent practice, Customizable color themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +100 Undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| INFINITE UNDOS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful and fun game
- 👍 Fantastic and great fun twist on chess
- 👍 Lovely little game
- 👍 Chess with a new challenge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Won't open or get stuck
- 🐛 Issues with king movement and checkmate detection
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 AI issues with thinking and repeating moves
- 🐛 Overly difficult, even at easy levels

**Reported bugs**

- Won't open or get stuck on certain screens
- Issues with king movement and checkmate detection
- Crashes and freezes, especially when AI is thinking
- AI issues with thinking and repeating moves

**Requested features**

- Add local multiplayer mode
- Add classic chess mode
- Add more basic puzzles
- Add ability to go back to previous levels
- Add option to remove explosions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't Be Greedy free?

Don't Be Greedy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chessplode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Don't Be Greedy or Chessplode?

Don't Be Greedy is rated higher. Don't Be Greedy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Chessplode averages 4.5 from 574 ratings.

### Do Don't Be Greedy or Chessplode have ads?

Chessplode shows ads; Don't Be Greedy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Don't Be Greedy or Chessplode?

Don't Be Greedy ships an update every 6 days, and Chessplode every 2 weeks. Most recently, Don't Be Greedy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Chessplode on November 6, 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.*