# Chessplode vs MEMORICA

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Chessplode | MEMORICA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessplode/id1439047052/reviews) | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memorica/id6504671807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **574** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | **62.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) | [kenei hayama](https://appshunter.io/developer/961526448) |

## 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


### MEMORICA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memorica/id6504671807)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Character Story | $0.49 | one-time |
| Shuffle Skill Card | $0.49 | one-time |
| Darkness Skill Card | $0.49 | one-time |
| See Through Skill Card | $0.49 | one-time |
| Three Card Skill Card | $0.49 | one-time |
| New Profile Icon | $0.49 | one-time |
| Removal Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Background Design | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- AI vs. CPU mode
- Friend/private matches
- More game modes (e.g., larger card counts, team battles)
- Ranked matches or leaderboards
- More skill cards


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*