Comparison

3 Man Chess vs Tri

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

Head to head
About

3 Man Chess

Experience a unique chess variant with three players on a circular board. Form temporary alliances, engage in strategic backstabbing, and discover new tactics not possible in traditional chess.

Highlights
  • Three-player chess on a circular board
  • Local multiplayer via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
  • Save and transfer games
  • Turn-by-turn replays
  • Optional move highlighting for learning
  • Zoom functionality for mobile devices
Features
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An app version of the "3 Man Chess: In the Round" board game! Play a variant of chess which has 3 players on a circular board. The unorthodox shape allows for strategies not possible in normal chess: A rook or bishop can loop around the whole board. Two players can work together to checkmate a third, or one player could potentially checkmate both others at the same time. The possibility of temporary alliances and backstabbing among the players gives a dose of political intrigue to the classic chess formula. App Features: - Local multiplayer via Bluetooth or local Wi-Fi. Or just pass one device around between 3 people. - Save your games to come back to them later. Transfer a game in progress to other devices in multiplayer. - Turn-by-turn replays of your matches: pause, adjust the speed, or stop in the middle and play the game from there to rewind. - You can display all the locations a piece can move to for easy learning, or hide them to have a more competitive setting. - Very few changes from traditional chess rules; just enough to make the 3rd player and round board work. - All official chess and 3 Man Chess rules are included, and are enforced during gameplay. - More detailed instructions for using the app and setting up multiplayer are included as well. - The all-important ability to zoom in, especially useful for phones. - No ads.

About

Tri

Experience chess in a new dimension with this strategy game played across three levels and four attack decks. Master three-dimensional tactics to outmaneuver your opponent. A tutorial guides you through the unique gameplay.

Highlights
  • Three-dimensional gameplay
  • Multiple levels and attack decks
  • Fully movable 3D chessboard
  • Four material options
  • Local, computer, and online play
  • Built-in guide and strategy tips
  • Unlockable achievements
Features
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Think regular chess is a bit... straightforward? Then try Tri-D Chess — the most popular strategy challenge this side of the Delta Quadrant! Played across three levels and using four Attack Decks, it lets you apply true three-dimensional tactics to checkmate your opponent. Tri-D Chess features the same 64 squares, the same pieces, and the same basic rules as traditional chess… with a few small twists. But don’t worry — the tutorial will quickly teach you everything you need to know to master the game. • Fully movable 3D chessboard • Four material options: wood, glass, metal, and marble • Optional move history and captured-pieces display • Built-in guide with rules and strategy tips • Three game modes: local play (two players on one device), play vs. computer, or online play via Game Center • Unlock up to 6 achievements • Customize the game to your liking Tri-D Chess is free forever. If you enjoy it, you can optionally support the developer. Qapla’!

Screenshots

3 Man Chess4 screens
Tri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tri at 100% against 3 Man Chess's 13%. Tri also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1). 3 Man Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.5). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Tri sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 3 Man Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tri holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of 3 Man Chess's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tri's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
3 Man Chess versus Tri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3 Man ChessTri
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam KingROBIN SCHONWALD

Customer experience

3 Man Chess

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

Tri

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

3 Man Chess

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tri

One-time2
  • Espresso$1.99
  • Raktajino$3.99

Questions

Is 3 Man Chess free?
3 Man Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tri free?
Tri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3 Man Chess or Tri?
Tri is rated higher. 3 Man Chess averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Tri averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 3 Man Chess or Tri have ads?
Neither 3 Man Chess nor Tri shows ads.

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