Comparison

ARChess vs Sudoku Face Off

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

Head to head
About

ARChess

Experience classic chess with an augmented reality twist. Enjoy a realistic 3D design and interactive gameplay on any flat surface. Take back moves, automatically rotate the board, and reposition it during your game.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality chess board projection
  • Realistic 3D design
  • Hot-seat multiplayer mode
  • Play against AI
  • Take back moves
  • Automatic board rotation
  • Board repositioning
Features
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Something simple and fundamental, like classic chess game, gets a real AR boost in this app. Now all chess fans can shift from their regular boards and enjoy the game on the phone. With super cool 3D design, it’s now more realistic than ever. For starters, the functionality is limited to hot-seat game mode, i.e. two players play on 1 device or 1 player conduct a battle with the machine. We decided to leave something from a classic indoor game, at least players can discuss the game in real or beat a computer genius. In the future versions, it will be possible to support multi device mode to play the game by two players remotely on one chess board. Furthermore, chess tournaments, results saving ranking table are in the plan. We’ve used the ARKit in surface recognition (any contrasting horizontal surface can be used for chess board projection). Besides, we’ve taken into account the main complaints and wishes on the chess app market. Unlike the majority on the App Store, our app allows: - taking back moves (if you accidentally drop the piece on the wrong square, now there is an option to correct it) - automatically turning board around when playing - repositioning a board during the game Chess is our favorite office game. This ARChess app gives a new life to the classic game, moving it to the ‘new dimension’.

About

Sudoku Face Off

Engage in real-time Sudoku races against friends or AI. Master advanced logic with step-by-step AI hints and enjoy a clean, ad-free puzzle experience. Play solo or compete in various difficulty levels, even offline.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer races
  • AI-powered step-by-step hints
  • Classic Sudoku puzzles
  • All difficulty levels
  • Offline play
Features
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Race friends in live Sudoku on the same board—first to finish wins. No ads. No subscriptions. Free in 2026. Sudoku Face Off turns classic number puzzles into real-time Face Off races with the people you care about—couch or remote. Challenge a friend, finish first, rematch immediately. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Live multiplayer races — same board, real-time, first to finish • Built for friends & family — quick rematches, play together without the grind • No ads, no subscriptions — uninterrupted play (Free in 2026) • Classic solo modes — daily, classic, hard, and Master puzzles • Offline solo — train anywhere; live races need a connection • Optional AI hints — teach techniques when you're stuck (solo training) MODES FOR EVERY MOOD Warm up with classic grids and daily challenges, push into hard and Master, or jump into Face Off when you want a live duel with a friend. FOR COUPLES, FAMILIES & FRIENDS Whether you're racing across the room or across town, Sudoku Face Off is built for quick competitive play—without ads, subscriptions, or stranger ladders. Download free. Race a friend. Rematch. Stay focused.

Screenshots

ARChess3 screens
Sudoku Face Off4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ARChess at 4.2 against Sudoku Face Off's 4.0. ARChess also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Sudoku Face Off's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

ARChess holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARChess has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARChess ships an update every 5 weeks, Sudoku Face Off fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ARChess versus Sudoku Face Off: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARChessSudoku Face Off
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (17 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCHISW Development LTDMAGNUS KRAGELUND

Customer experience

ARChess

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Sudoku Face Off

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ARChess

No in-app purchases

None

Sudoku Face Off

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARChess free?
ARChess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Face Off free?
Sudoku Face Off is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ARChess or Sudoku Face Off?
ARChess is rated higher. ARChess averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Sudoku Face Off averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ARChess or Sudoku Face Off have ads?
Neither ARChess nor Sudoku Face Off shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARChess or Sudoku Face Off?
ARChess ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sudoku Face Off fortnightly. Most recently, ARChess was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sudoku Face Off on October 28, 2026.

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