Comparison

Chessplode vs Chess Mega Bundle

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

Head to head
About

Chessplode

This app offers a unique twist on chess where capturing a piece causes others in the same line and column to explode. It's designed to be fun and accessible, even for those who aren't skilled at traditional chess, offering both single-player and multiplayer modes.

Highlights
  • Exploding pieces on capture
  • Real-time multiplayer battles
  • User-created levels
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • AI opponent practice
  • Customizable color themes
Features
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Chessplode is modern chess for everyone, it makes chess fun even if you're bad ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, one simply move... can change all game. -- THE MODERN RULE -- Chessplode is pretty much like chess with a really BIG twist... - CAPTURE a piece and everything in the same LINE and COLUMN will EXPLODE... - But if a KING is in that LINE or COLUMN it will be a really *boring* chess capture (no explosions) -- THINK DIFF... *DISTINCT* -- This rule is pretty tricky, in regular chess you need to defend your KING, but in Chessplode it can save your pieces. Remember, you can't capture some pieces because you could get check. Sometimes you will checkmate capturing a piece that explodes. And other you will be afraid of having several pieces in the same line or column...(POP!) -- FRIENDS (Who love chess) REVIEW -- They find Chessplode a great challenge and love how they need to change the old way of thinking even if they are winning... a bad move and they will run out of pieces. -- FRIENDS (Who *meh* chess) REVIEW -- Chess + Explosions... you got my attention. Some of these friends were casual chess players and others didn't really feel the attraction for chess. Both find Chessplode a really fun game. When they were playing regular chess they were not good, now they are the kings of the hill. -- FEATURES -- * FREE TO PLAY * Realtime chess battles multiplayer with people around the world. * In multiplayer you can send an emoji (to express your feelings) with every move you submit. Instant fun! * Play Levels created for other players, you can find really madness here, but you can undo your move... everyone can make a mistake. * Create your own custom Level and submit it to everyone can play it. Challenge the world! * Try local multiplayer battles with friends in the same device. Head to head! * Practice playing versus Ziri. * A lot of different color themes, play day and night with your favourite colors. Thank you for playing "Chessplode"! I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it ;) Support: Are you having problems? http://twitter.com/juaxma http://twitter.com/chessplode hello@juan.ma Privacy Policy: http://juan.ma/chessplode/privacypolicy/ AppPreview Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/jazzy-frenchy © Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo / juan.ma

About

Chess Mega Bundle

Explore hundreds of unique chess variants. Challenge friends or AI opponents locally or online. Discover new ways to play the classic game.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of unique chess variants
  • Local multiplayer
  • Online multiplayer
  • Play against AI
Features
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Hundreds of unique variants! Play locally or online multiplayer!

Screenshots

Chessplode4 screens
Chess Mega Bundle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chessplode at every 2 weeks against Chess Mega Bundle's every 7 months. Chessplode also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 50%) and ratings volume (573 vs 125). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Chessplode sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Chess Mega Bundle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Chessplode against 4.6 for Chess Mega Bundle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 573 and 125 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Chessplode's written reviews are positive against 50% of Chess Mega Bundle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, Chess Mega Bundle every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chessplode versus Chess Mega Bundle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessplodeChess Mega Bundle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (573 ratings)4.6 (125 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings573 — better125
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Manuel Altamirano ArgudoGammaLateral LLC

Customer experience

Chessplode

All ratings573 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative29.9%

Chess Mega Bundle

All ratings125 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

Chessplode

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Won't open or get stuck on certain screens
  • Issues with king movement and checkmate detection
  • Crashes and freezes, especially when AI is thinking
  • AI issues with thinking and repeating moves

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add local multiplayer mode
  • Add classic chess mode
  • Add more basic puzzles
  • Add ability to go back to previous levels
  • Add option to remove explosions
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  • Add Repetition end-condition
  • Add Resign button
  • Add themed boards
  • Add online levels and multiplayer

Chess Mega Bundle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Chessplode

One-time5
  • +100 Undos$0.99
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Massive Tip$1.99
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  • INFINITE UNDOS$1.99
  • Amazing Tip$2.99
1 purchases

Chess Mega Bundle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Chessplode free?
Chessplode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Mega Bundle free?
Chess Mega Bundle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chessplode or Chess Mega Bundle?
Chess Mega Bundle is rated higher. Chessplode averages 4.5 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while Chess Mega Bundle averages 4.6 from 125 ratings.
Do Chessplode or Chess Mega Bundle have ads?
Both Chessplode and Chess Mega Bundle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chessplode or Chess Mega Bundle?
Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chess Mega Bundle every 7 months. Most recently, Chessplode was updated on October 7, 2026 and Chess Mega Bundle on October 12, 2026.

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