# Chess Stand vs 全民象棋

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Stand at none against 全民象棋's 44. Chess Stand also leads on ads (none vs shown). 全民象棋's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 全民象棋 sells 44 one-off in-app purchases. Chess Stand asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess Stand ships an update monthly, 全民象棋 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Stand | 全民象棋 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-stand-alone-version/id1256341182/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 387 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志荣 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057018236) | [天宏 龙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600594049) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Stand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-stand-alone-version/id1256341182)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 全民象棋

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1518549826)

This app offers a comprehensive Chinese chess experience with online multiplayer, AI opponents, and numerous puzzle challenges. Customize your game with various skins and effects, and learn new strategies through tutorials and expert match replays. Compete globally and chat with fellow enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer matches, AI opponents for practice, Daily and chapter-based puzzles, Customizable skins and effects, Game tutorials and expert replays, Global matchmaking, In-game chat and social features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (44)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 120 bamboos | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| 加速卡应急包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 残局体力礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 猪猪储蓄罐 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 限时礼包1元档 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 锦囊应急包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 铜币应急包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 灵蛇献瑞 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 蛇舞新春 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 大闹天宫-专属名片 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 花开富贵 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 仙鹤云游 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 加速卡补充包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 铜币补充包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 锦囊补充包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 大闹天宫-对局特效 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120君子竹+12000铜币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 bamboos | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| 超级会员周卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180君子竹+18000铜币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Year Gift Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| 加速卡畅玩包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 保护卡畅玩包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 骏马贺岁 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 锦囊畅玩包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 铜币畅玩包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 万里长城 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 金蛇贺岁 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 大闹天宫-皮肤套装 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300君子竹+30000铜币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 700 bamboos | $4.99 | one-time |
| 超级会员月卡 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1600 bamboos | $9.99 | one-time |
| 680君子竹+68000铜币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 铜币储备包 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3000 bamboos | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1280君子竹+128000铜币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 铜币充盈包 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 铜币宝库包 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 铜币至尊包 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Stand free?

Chess Stand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 全民象棋 free?

全民象棋 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Chess Stand or 全民象棋 have ads?

全民象棋 shows ads; Chess Stand does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Stand or 全民象棋?

Chess Stand ships an update monthly, and 全民象棋 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chess Stand was updated on October 24, 2026 and 全民象棋 on October 25, 2026.

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