# Shatar vs XII Scripta (AG)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shatar at none against XII Scripta (AG)'s 10. Shatar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). XII Scripta (AG)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XII Scripta (AG) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Shatar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shatar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XII Scripta (AG) has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shatar ships an update every 6 months, XII Scripta (AG) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shatar | XII Scripta (AG) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shatar/id1397288592/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xii-scripta-ag/id1495584134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nora Ky](https://appshunter.io/developer/928419018) | [Sullivan Bousiniere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455653920) |

## What reviewers say

### Shatar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shatar/id1397288592)

Experience Shatar, a historical chess variant played for centuries in Mongolia. This game features unique piece movements, including a queen with combined Ferz and Rook abilities. It offers a glimpse into a different chess evolution.

**Highlights:** Historical chess variant, Unique queen movement, Medieval Arabic chess offspring, Cultural gameplay, Tournament history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### XII Scripta (AG)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xii-scripta-ag/id1495584134)

Experience forgotten ancient board games brought to life with modern app design. Play against AI, friends, or global players online and offline. Collect unique game pieces and enjoy cloud saves across multiple titles.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, friends, and global players, Online and offline gameplay, Collectible boards, pieces, and dice, Challenges with rule variants, Free cloud save across the collection, Supports multiple languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mortal to Heroic Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heroic to Divine Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Artifact | $0.99 | one-time |
| XII Scripta Mortal Edition | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mortal to Divine Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| AG Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| XII Scripta Heroic Edition | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skeletton Key | $2.99 | one-time |
| XII Scripta Divine Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| 75 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shatar free?

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

### Is XII Scripta (AG) free?

XII Scripta (AG) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shatar or XII Scripta (AG)?

Shatar is rated higher. Shatar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while XII Scripta (AG) averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Shatar or XII Scripta (AG) have ads?

Both Shatar and XII Scripta (AG) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shatar or XII Scripta (AG)?

Shatar ships an update every 6 months, and XII Scripta (AG) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shatar was updated on November 2, 2026 and XII Scripta (AG) on November 3, 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.*