# Chessplode vs Space Ball

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Ball at none against Chessplode's 5. Space Ball also leads on ads (none vs shown). Chessplode's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chessplode sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Space Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, Space Ball every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chessplode | Space Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessplode/id1439047052/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **574** | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juan Manuel Altamirano Argudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/391953849) | [SHIP ME TREND LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878614887) |

## 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


### Space Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-ball-good-fortune/id6759442807)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chessplode free?

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

### Is Space Ball free?

Space Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Chessplode or Space Ball have ads?

Chessplode shows ads; Space Ball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chessplode or Space Ball?

Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, and Space Ball every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chessplode was updated on November 6, 2026 and Space Ball on October 31, 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.*