Comparison

Chessplode vs MEMORICA

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

MEMORICA

Engage in a strategic memory game that elevates the classic Concentration experience. Utilize unique skill cards to outwit opponents with tactical advantages and psychological warfare. Enjoy simple rules with deep strategic gameplay for intense mental battles.

Highlights
  • Online Concentration game
  • Skill cards for strategy
  • Flip three cards at once
  • Hide opponent's flipped cards
  • Shuffle card positions
  • View specific card images
Features
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MEMORICA is a new type of online Concentration game that combines memory skills with strategic elements. By using skill cards, the game goes beyond a simple test of memory, creating intense mental battles. Players choose two skill cards at the start of each game, adding a layer of psychological warfare to their matches. Four types of skill cards: 3 Cards You can flip three cards instead of the usual two, giving you an advantage early in the game. Darkness Hide the images of cards your opponent has flipped, confusing their memory and strategy. Shuffle Reset the position of memorized cards, disrupting your opponent’s plans. See through View the image on a specific card, giving you the information you need to make a perfect match. This game was inspired by the developer’s experience playing Concentration with their child, who came up with unique ideas like, “What if you could flip three cards?” or “What if you could see through the cards?” By turning these ideas into reality, the game offers simple rules but deep strategic gameplay.

Screenshots

Chessplode4 screens
MEMORICA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Chessplode at 574 against MEMORICA's 2. MEMORICA's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 MEMORICA sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.5 for MEMORICA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chessplode has 574 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Chessplode's written reviews are positive against 62% of MEMORICA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, MEMORICA every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chessplode versus MEMORICA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessplodeMEMORICA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (574 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews62.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings574 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Manuel Altamirano Argudokenei hayama

Customer experience

Chessplode

All ratings574 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative29.9%

MEMORICA

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral18.9%
Negative18.9%

User reviews

Chessplode

From 574 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

MEMORICA

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful art and design
  • 🧠 Simple yet strategic gameplay
  • ⏱️ Short match times, good for breaks
  • 💡 Unique skill-based mechanics
  • ✨ Stylish UI and music

Room to improve

  • 😞 Frequent matchmaking issues
  • 🤖 Over-reliance on weak AI opponents
  • 📉 Lack of player population
  • ⏳ Long wait times for matches
  • Disconnects and game abandonment

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

MEMORICA

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game freezes during draws
  • First card auto-flips on player's turn
  • CPU freezes in 10v10 mode
  • Connection errors before matches start
  • Game not starting due to errors
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  • Game ends abruptly when opponent disconnects
  • No time limit in matches
  • Communication errors

Requested features

12 requests
  • AI vs. CPU mode
  • Friend/private matches
  • More game modes (e.g., larger card counts, team battles)
  • Ranked matches or leaderboards
  • More skill cards
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  • Option to block players
  • Improved tutorial/explanation
  • Friend system
  • More diverse card arrangements/backgrounds
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Add win/loss ratio display
  • Add more varied rewards

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
8 purchases

MEMORICA

One-time8
  • New Character Story$0.49
  • Shuffle Skill Card$0.49
  • Darkness Skill Card$0.49
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  • See Through Skill Card$0.49
  • Three Card Skill Card$0.49
  • New Profile Icon$0.49
  • Removal Ads$1.99
  • Background Design$1.99

Questions

Is Chessplode free?
Chessplode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MEMORICA free?
MEMORICA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chessplode or MEMORICA?
Chessplode and MEMORICA are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 574 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Chessplode or MEMORICA have ads?
Both Chessplode and MEMORICA show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chessplode or MEMORICA?
Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, and MEMORICA every 6 days. Most recently, Chessplode was updated on November 4, 2026 and MEMORICA on November 4, 2026.

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