Comparison

Heroic Battle vs Spinner Chess

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

Head to head
About

Heroic Battle

A strategic board game testing logic, deception, and memory. Play against friends or a champion AI, with customizable setups for unique gameplay. Learn piece identities through attacks and utilize special unit abilities.

Highlights
  • Logic, deception, and memory gameplay
  • Play against friends online or AI
  • Customizable piece setups
  • Discover piece identities during attacks
  • Special unit abilities
  • Save and load custom game setups
Features
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Every piece is a secret. Two armies face each other across the board, and neither side can see the other's ranks. Is that piece marching towards you a lowly scout or the Marshal himself? Attack and find out, or bluff and make your opponent guess. Heroic Battle is the classic board game of hidden ranks, played on a 10×10 battlefield with 40 pieces a side. Capture the enemy flag to win. Watch out for bombs, send your miners to defuse them, and remember: even the mighty Marshal falls to the Spy. Face a world champion - Your computer opponent is Probe, a three-time world champion AI. It bluffs, it remembers, and it punishes careless moves. Three skill levels take you from first game to serious challenge. Play online - Find a random opponent in seconds, matched by Elo rating - Climb the online leaderboard in Classic and Barrage - Create a private room and invite a Steam friend - Emoji chat, draw offers, and a move timer that keeps games moving Or play on the sofa - Pass and Play lets two players share one screen, hiding each army in turn. Study your games - Replay any finished game move by move, with every piece revealed - Memory aids mark revealed pieces and pieces that have moved, if you want them - Detailed statistics and 25 achievements to earn Your army, your way - Build and save your own starting setups, or let the game deal a random one - Barrage mode: 8 pieces a side for a fast, sharp game - Two piece sets and two rank-numbering styles - An interactive tutorial for new commanders - Leave any game against the AI and resume it later

About

Spinner Chess

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Step into the future of chess with Spinner Chess, an exciting new twist on the legendary board game. This isn’t just chess – it’s chess on the move, where strategy meets creative dynamics, and every decision shapes an unpredictable battle. Enter a fresh new battlefield where classic strategy meets innovative design. Spinner Chess reimagines traditional gameplay with new mechanics that challenge how you think, plan, and execute your moves. Outsmart your opponent by mastering the unique movement twists that only Spinner Chess can deliver. Explore surprising tactics, unexpected breakthroughs, and bold plays that turn the tide in your favor. Whether you're a chess veteran or just getting started, Spinner Chess offers fun, challenge, and depth for players of all levels. Download Spinner Chess now and experience the next evolution of the world’s greatest strategy game. Sharpen your mind, test your tactics, and embrace a bold new way to play! Terms of Use, https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Heroic Battle4 screens
Spinner Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Heroic Battle at Free against Spinner Chess's $0.99. Spinner Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Heroic Battle is free to download; Spinner Chess costs $0.99 up front. Heroic Battle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Spinner Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Heroic Battle versus Spinner Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeroic BattleSpinner Chess
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (273 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings273 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaimonds RudmanisRobert DuBois

Bugs and requests

Heroic Battle

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • New version won't start
  • Restore purchases not working
  • AI wins not reported
  • Game shuts down unexpectedly
  • Private games show incorrect pieces
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  • Probe AI moves back and forth endlessly
  • AI knows exact piece locations (perceived bug)
  • Spy doesn't take out Marshal (perceived bug)
  • Bombs can be beaten (perceived bug)
  • App crashes upon opening
  • Cannot select certain pieces
  • Pieces hidden from view on turn
  • Bombs and flags invisible
  • Controls don't work properly
  • Random ads freezing gameplay
  • AI gets stuck and repeatedly moves a piece
  • Game field freezes
  • Cannot select a setup
  • AI response time too slow
  • Pieces do not set up on initial board

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add online multiplayer
  • Improve AI difficulty/aggression
  • Add different map options
  • Add optional modes from special editions
  • Connect account info to Game Center
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  • Update graveyard to show total pieces
  • Add aggressor advantage rule
  • Add piece and board themes/skins
  • Make AI harder or add challenge mode
  • Allow users to create own setups (if not already)

Spinner Chess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Heroic Battle

One-time5
  • 20 setup slots$2.99
  • Unlock all setups$2.99
  • Heroic Battle Complete$4.99
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  • Remove ads$4.99
  • Heroic Battle Complete$8.99
None

Spinner Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heroic Battle free?
Heroic Battle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spinner Chess free?
Spinner Chess costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Heroic Battle or Spinner Chess have ads?
Heroic Battle shows ads; Spinner Chess does not.

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