Comparison

Chessplode vs Liar's Dice Calculator

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

Liar's Dice Calculator

This strategic companion app calculates game probabilities for Liar's Dice, offering insights into bid success and suggesting optimal next moves. It supports customizable rules and features an intuitive interface for managing dice.

Highlights
  • Real-time bid success probabilities
  • Strategic next move suggestions
  • Customizable game rules
  • Intuitive dice management UI
  • Supports multiple game variations
Features
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Tired of guessing your next move in Liar's Dice (Perudo, Dudo, Cacho, Bluff, Mexican Liar's Dice, Cubilete, Peruvian Dice, Cheater's Dice)? This Liar's Dice Calculator is your secret weapon. This isn't the game—it's the ultimate strategic companion that instantly calculates game probabilities and helps you make the smartest move. Key Features: - Real-Time Odds: Instantly see the probability of any bid succeeding based on the exact state of the game. - Strategic Next Moves: Get a list of the smartest bids to make so you can stay one step ahead of your opponents. - Flexible Rules: Customize your game settings—from the total number of dice to "wild" ones—to match any game variation. - Intuitive UI: Easily add and remove your dice with a single tap, keeping the game moving smoothly.

Screenshots

Chessplode4 screens
Liar's Dice Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Liar's Dice Calculator at none against Chessplode's shown. Liar's Dice Calculator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Chessplode's advantage is ratings volume (573 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Liar's Dice Calculator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Liar's Dice Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chessplode has 573 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, Liar's Dice Calculator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chessplode versus Liar's Dice Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessplodeLiar's Dice Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (573 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings573 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Manuel Altamirano ArgudoKyle Scheer

Customer experience

Chessplode

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

Liar's Dice Calculator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Liar's Dice Calculator

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
4 purchases

Liar's Dice Calculator

One-time4
  • Small Gift: Have an Apple$1.00
  • Medium Gift: An Even Dozen$5.00
  • Big Gift: A Full Bushel of Apples$10.00
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  • Huge Gift: The Full Orchard$20.00

Questions

Is Chessplode free?
Chessplode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liar's Dice Calculator free?
Liar's Dice Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chessplode or Liar's Dice Calculator?
Liar's Dice Calculator is rated higher. Chessplode averages 4.5 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while Liar's Dice Calculator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Chessplode or Liar's Dice Calculator have ads?
Chessplode shows ads; Liar's Dice Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, Chessplode or Liar's Dice Calculator?
Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, and Liar's Dice Calculator every 5 days. Most recently, Chessplode was updated on October 20, 2026 and Liar's Dice Calculator on October 24, 2026.

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