Comparison

Chess Stand vs Chinese Chess

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

Head to head
About

Chess Stand

This app offers a classic chess experience, focusing on the strategic elements of piece movement and defense. It aims to promote cultural exchange through the game of chess.

Highlights
  • Strategic piece movement analysis
  • Defense and offense tactics
  • Cultural promotion through chess
  • Classic board game experience
  • Piece value explanation
Features
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Towards International Chess is widely circulated abroad, especially in Southeast Asia and overseas Chinese. Many overseas Chinese, Chinese and compatriots regard chess as the bridge and link between the overseas people and the motherland, and the development of chess as the inheritance and promotion of their national culture. In recent decades, with the continuous development of trade and cultural exchanges, chess in Britain, the United States, France, Canada, Germany and other countries have developed a lot of enthusiasts. Chess is from its birthplace, through Asia, spread to all corners of the world. From Asia, not only Hong Kong and Macao and other places Chifeng very prosperous, and in Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and other countries of overseas Chinese and foreign nationals, chess is also very common. Those regions and countries hold chess games every year, and have set up chess or chess associations respectively. Description: 1: The phase and the defense of the chess pieces, phase is to protect their positions of the son, the Chevalier is to protect the handsome (will), so the value of the chess pieces; 2: Gun maneuver, such as the car, in the opening phase than the horse, in the endgame stage gun no shelves, so worse than the horse; 3: The horse in the start because of the wrenches leg limit, so inferior to the cannon, but in the endgame phase limit very little, so stronger than the cannon If you think the game is good, you can give us a score or add a messages. You can also share this game with your friends.

About

Chinese Chess

Engage in a classic Chinese chess experience with multiple difficulty levels and AI opponents. Enjoy two distinct play modes, customize your game with various skins, and relax with peaceful music. Perfect for practicing your strategy and becoming a Xiangqi master.

Highlights
  • Single player mode
  • Two player offline mode
  • 4 difficulty levels
  • 2 AI algorithms
  • Customizable board and piece skins
  • Relaxing music and sound effects
Features
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Chinese Chess - Xiangqi Master is a traditional Chinese Chess game you will love. This is a classic Chinese chess game. The game uses intelligent algorithm to help you practice your Chinese chess skill. Just try to compete all the levels to be a Xiangqi master! Special features: + 2 play modes: Single player (play with the computer) and Two player (play offline with another person). + 4 difficulty levels: Suitable for everyone with any Chinese chess skill. + 2 kind of AI algorithms: Challenge yourself with different Xiangqi master. + 6 board and chess piece skin: Choose your favorite theme to make the game more beautiful. + Relax and peaceful music and sound effects. Let play Chinese Chess to relax and practice your skill.

Screenshots

Chess Stand4 screens
Chinese Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chinese Chess at 3.3 against Chess Stand's 1.0. Chess Stand's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chinese Chess holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 29% and 29% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Stand ships an update monthly, Chinese Chess every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chess Stand versus Chinese Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess StandChinese Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)3.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer志荣 胡Du Duong

Customer experience

Chess Stand

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

Chinese Chess

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

Chess Stand

No in-app purchases

None

Chinese Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Stand free?
Chess Stand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chinese Chess free?
Chinese Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chess Stand or Chinese Chess?
Chinese Chess is rated higher. Chess Stand averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Chinese Chess averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Chess Stand or Chinese Chess have ads?
Chinese Chess shows ads; Chess Stand does not.
Which is updated more often, Chess Stand or Chinese Chess?
Chess Stand ships an update monthly, and Chinese Chess every 2 months. Most recently, Chess Stand was updated on November 6, 2026 and Chinese Chess on November 3, 2026.

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