# Chess and Puzzle vs Tiny Step

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess and Puzzle at none against Tiny Step's 1. Chess and Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Tiny Step's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 78 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chess and Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Chess and Puzzle against 4.4 for Tiny Step. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Step has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chess and Puzzle ships an update every 78 months, Tiny Step every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess and Puzzle | Tiny Step |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-and-puzzle/id1312436076/reviews)** | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-step/id1508518473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 78 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruben Reboredo](https://appshunter.io/developer/737380887) | [POKET APPS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027729105) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess and Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-and-puzzle/id1312436076)

This game offers a unique twist on chess, focusing on logic puzzles rather than traditional checkmates. Progress through levels using chess pieces to solve challenges, with a "survival" mode and progressive difficulty.

**Highlights:** Logic-based chess puzzles, 120 game levels, Survival game mode, Tutorials for learning, Simple graphics with particle effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tiny Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-step/id1508518473)

Embark on a magical quest guiding adorable creatures through a furry labyrinth to reach their portals. Experience stimulating yet relaxing gameplay with a beautiful design and thoughtful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Guide creatures through labyrinths, Reach portals, Beautiful design, Relaxing game music, Dozens of unique levels, Stress relief, Timekiller

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess and Puzzle free?

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

### Is Tiny Step free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chess and Puzzle or Tiny Step?

Chess and Puzzle is rated higher. Chess and Puzzle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tiny Step averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Chess and Puzzle or Tiny Step have ads?

Chess and Puzzle shows ads; Tiny Step does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess and Puzzle or Tiny Step?

Chess and Puzzle ships an update every 78 months, and Tiny Step every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chess and Puzzle was updated on October 13, 2026 and Tiny Step on October 7, 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.*