# Chessplode vs The Ouroboros King

The clearest difference is rating: Chessplode at 4.5 against The Ouroboros King's 3.8. Chessplode also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (573 vs 62). The Ouroboros King's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chessplode sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and The Ouroboros King sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chessplode holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chessplode has 573 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 62% positive.

Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, The Ouroboros King every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chessplode | The Ouroboros King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (573 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessplode/id1439047052/reviews)** | [3.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ouroboros-king/id6465395239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **573** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) | [Oriol Cosp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706540133) |

## What reviewers say

### Chessplode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessplode/id1439047052)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +100 Undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| INFINITE UNDOS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful and fun game
- 👍 Fantastic and great fun twist on chess
- 👍 Lovely little game
- 👍 Chess with a new challenge

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Won't open or get stuck
- 🐛 Issues with king movement and checkmate detection
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 AI issues with thinking and repeating moves
- 🐛 Overly difficult, even at easy levels

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### The Ouroboros King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ouroboros-king/id6465395239)

Engage in a unique chess roguelike experience, battling through procedurally generated maps and tactical skirmishes. Discover powerful synergies between novel chess pieces and relics to overcome challenges across different timelines. Unlock the full game with a single in-app purchase to explore all acts and content.

**Highlights:** Chess roguelike gameplay, Procedurally generated maps, Novel chess pieces and relics, Synergy discovery, Multiple game modes (story, infinity, practice), Single-device multiplayer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy full game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and creative concept
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Chess + roguelike combination is genius
- 👍 Great replayability
- 👍 Add-free experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive full game
- 💰 High price for full game
- 💰 Full game costs money
- 💰 Price is a bit too much
- 🤔 Confusing and frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Item system not working (buy but don't receive)
- UI broken when not English
- No buttons respond
- Cannot remove carnival mask
- Game rules screen arbitrary/doesn't appear

**Requested features**

- Create own pieces and use any image
- Add more items
- Create own board (1x1 to 17x17)
- Create a map with levels inside
- Unlockables


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chessplode free?

Chessplode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Ouroboros King free?

The Ouroboros King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chessplode or The Ouroboros King?

Chessplode is rated higher. Chessplode averages 4.5 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while The Ouroboros King averages 3.8 from 62 ratings.

### Do Chessplode or The Ouroboros King have ads?

Chessplode shows ads; The Ouroboros King does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chessplode or The Ouroboros King?

Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Ouroboros King every 5 months. Most recently, Chessplode was updated on October 20, 2026 and The Ouroboros King on October 18, 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.*