Comparison

Shuffleboard Master vs Serene Chess

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

Head to head
About

Shuffleboard Master

Experience a realistic 3D simulation of shuffleboard. Master your puck control against seven AI difficulty levels or challenge a friend in local multiplayer. Unlock fun power-ups and enjoy strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D shuffleboard simulation
  • 7 AI opponent levels
  • 2-player local multiplayer
  • Motion Streaks
  • Homing Pucks
  • Instant Replay
Features
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Shuffleboard Master is a game of skill. It's a realistic 3D simulation of the real table game. You have full control over the puck - speed, direction, and point of release. That means it'll take some practice to play well. Hone your skill against the 7 levels of A.I. opponent as you advance from Beginner to Zen Master, and beyond. A.I. OPPONENTS There are 7 levels of A.I. to beat. They get more accurate as you advance. They also get more aggressive, sometimes choosing to attack your pucks if it means taking the lead. You'll need a strategy to beat the Masters. 2-PLAYER IN-PERSON GAME You can play against a friend by taking turns on your iPhone or iPad. FUN STUFF Motion Streaks • Fast moving pucks look even faster. Homing Pucks • Guide themselves toward your enemy. Do-Overs • Re-throw your puck when you really need it. Instant Replay • Re-live that game-winning shot again and again. Pick Your Puck • Now, 5 designs to choose from! Fast-Forward • For when that realistic friction is taking too long. Closeup View • See a closeup of the scoring zone to play your shot. TIPS & TRICKS From someone who's played more than 7,500 games... • Lay your phone or iPad on a flat surface instead of holding it in your hand • Don't move it around while you play, especially don't twist it • Fling your puck with a finger (not your thumb) • Get your forearm and wrist in the game (not just your finger) • Touch your puck, then drag it around a little before you fling it • Don't just put your finger down and fling it immediately • You'll improve quickly over just a few games I had a lot of fun making this game and play-testing it. I hope you like it too. Let me know at http://funnerware.com/feedback .

About

Serene Chess

Engage in deep chess play with a powerful engine and thousands of tactics puzzles. Analyze your games with detailed reviews and practice specific chess concepts. Enjoy a calm, offline experience with no ads or data collection.

Highlights
  • Tunable chess engine opponent
  • Thousands of tactics puzzles
  • Detailed game review and analysis
  • Offline play with no account required
  • Practice specific chess tactics
  • Calm and distraction-free interface
Features
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Serene Chess is a calm space for deep play: a strong engine, four thousand tactics puzzles, and a review that shows you where the game actually turned. Everything works offline, with no account, no ads, and no data collected. PLAY • A tunable opponent, from a gentle club player to full strength • Three playing styles: Defender, Balanced, Aggressor • Hints, takebacks, draw offers, resignation, and PGN sharing • Your opening named as you play it, from the standard ECO tables PUZZLES • 4,000 tactics puzzles bundled in the app and playable anywhere • Four difficulty bands, from Gentle to Severe • Choose the idea you want to practise: forks, pins, skewers, deflection, back-rank mates, endgames • A new puzzle every day, with streaks and honest progress REVIEW • The engine walks back through your finished game, move by move • Accuracy for both sides, and the moments that decided the result • See what the engine would have played instead • Tap any moment to jump straight to that position on the board QUIET BY DESIGN Soft wood tones, an evaluation bar you can switch off, gentle haptics, and a dark mode that stays dark. Nothing flashes, nothing nags, nothing is sold to you. Stockfish runs entirely on your device. No account, no network, no analytics: your games never leave your phone.

Screenshots

Shuffleboard Master4 screens
Serene Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serene Chess at none against Shuffleboard Master's 2. Serene Chess also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Shuffleboard Master's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Shuffleboard Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Serene Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Serene Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuffleboard Master has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Shuffleboard Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of Serene Chess's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shuffleboard Master versus Serene Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShuffleboard MasterSerene Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunnerwareWilliam Alston

Customer experience

Shuffleboard Master

All ratings2,499 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews160 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral11.9%
Negative11.3%

Serene Chess

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Shuffleboard Master

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes occasionally
  • Puck sometimes gets stuck on the edges
  • Scoring not properly tallied in some cases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode to play against friends
  • More customization options for the game
  • Ability to adjust difficulty settings
  • Scoring system that matches real-world shuffleboard rules

Serene Chess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shuffleboard Master

One-time2
  • Stylish Pucks$1.99
  • Master Level Opponents$1.99
None

Serene Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shuffleboard Master free?
Shuffleboard Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Serene Chess free?
Serene Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shuffleboard Master or Serene Chess?
Serene Chess is rated higher. Shuffleboard Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Serene Chess averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shuffleboard Master or Serene Chess have ads?
Neither Shuffleboard Master nor Serene Chess shows ads.

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