Comparison

4x4 Chess vs 国象宝

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

Head to head

4x4 Chess

Free

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★ 5.03 ratingsView app →

About

4x4 Chess

Experience a fast-paced, simplified version of chess on a 4x4 board. Games conclude in about a minute, making it perfect for quick play sessions. This accessible variant is designed for both beginners and experienced players seeking a new challenge.

Highlights

4x4 chessboard
Random piece arrangement
Quick 1-minute games
Beginner-friendly gameplay
Accessible chess variant

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You play chess by using pieces which are arranged randomly on a chessboard of 4x4 squares. Since one game ends in about 1 minute, you can easily play in your free time. Even the beginner can enjoy playing because this chess is easier than normal chess.

About

国象宝

Features

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国象宝是一款支持国际象棋和达木卡的在线棋类游戏。你可以进行人机对战、好友对战和排位赛，查看对局记录、排行榜与个人积分。应用提供简洁的棋盘体验、走棋音效、多语言界面，并持续优化棋力分析和在线对弈体验。

Screenshots

4x4 Chess4 screens

国象宝4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 国象宝 at none against 4x4 Chess's shown. 国象宝 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4x4 Chess ships an update every 7 months, 国象宝 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

4x4 Chess versus 国象宝: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	4x4 Chess	国象宝
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (3 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	3 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	37 MB	23 MB
Age rating	17+	12+
Developer	Daisuke Shinzato	买买提赛皮丁·

In-app purchases

None

4x4 Chess

No in-app purchases

None

国象宝

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4x4 Chess free?

4x4 Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is 国象宝 free?

国象宝 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do 4x4 Chess or 国象宝 have ads?

4x4 Chess shows ads; 国象宝 does not.

Which is updated more often, 4x4 Chess or 国象宝?

4x4 Chess ships an update every 7 months, and 国象宝 every 2 weeks. Most recently, 4x4 Chess was updated on October 12, 2026 and 国象宝 on October 20, 2026.