# Chessplode vs Weird Chess

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Weird Chess at none against Chessplode's 5. Weird Chess 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. Weird Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, Weird Chess fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chessplode | Weird Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessplode/id1439047052/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **545** | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 21 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) | [James Beach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879362223) |

## 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

**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


### Weird Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weird-chess/id6759537454)

**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 Weird Chess free?

Weird Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Chessplode or Weird Chess have ads?

Chessplode shows ads; Weird Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chessplode or Weird Chess?

Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, and Weird Chess fortnightly. Most recently, Chessplode was updated on September 2, 2026 and Weird Chess on September 19, 2026.

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