Comparison

Chessplode vs Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire

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

Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire

Features
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Classic solitaire meets original lofi music, neon cards, and a calm midnight atmosphere designed for focus, relaxation, and flow. Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire turns classic card gameplay into an immersive iPhone experience with relaxing solitaire sessions, midnight cyberpunk visuals, original lofi tracks, and a progressive campaign with 270 missions. Music is at the heart of the game. Enjoy 12 original lofi tracks created specifically for Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire, designed to support focus, study breaks, quiet evenings, travel, and late-night play. This is not just background audio: every match is built to feel calm, atmospheric, and personal. Play your way across three card modes: • Draw One Solitaire: classic, smooth, and accessible. • Draw Three Solitaire: a deeper challenge with more strategy. • FreeCell: tactical card play for players who enjoy planning ahead. Explore 6 themed worlds with unique moods and visual identities, including midnight city streets, a quiet lofi cafe, a night train, a calm park, a silent room, and a cosmic nebula. Each world combines color, music, and atmosphere to make every session feel fresh. This is solitaire for slowing down. Use helpful powerups when the board gets tricky: • Guide to show available moves. • Undo to take back moves. • Hint for smart suggestions. • Reveal to uncover selected hidden cards. • Auto Move and Super Auto to speed up obvious moves. • Reorder to reshape the board. Privacy is also part of the experience. No account is required, no personal profile is needed, and there is no third-party tracking. Your progress, preferences, and purchases are handled securely on your device, with optional iCloud sync. Perfect for relaxing breaks, study sessions, commuting, travel, quiet nights, or any moment when you want a calm card game without pressure. Main features: • 270 progressive missions. • 3 card modes: Draw One, Draw Three, and FreeCell. • 12 original lofi music tracks. • Neon, midnight, and cyberpunk-inspired visuals. • Strategic powerups to reduce frustration. • Offline-friendly solitaire gameplay. • Optional iCloud progress sync. • Designed for iPhone. • No mandatory account. • No third-party tracking. • Privacy-first design. Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire is made for players who love solitaire, lofi music, relaxing games, classic cards, balanced challenges, offline gameplay, and polished visual experiences. Your favorite lofi vibe, now playable. Your quiet moment, one card at a time.

Screenshots

Chessplode4 screens
Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire at none against Chessplode's shown. Chessplode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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 Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Chessplode versus Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessplodeMidnight Lofi Deck Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (545 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings545 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB119 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJuan Manuel Altamirano ArgudoGary Medina

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

Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire

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
10 purchases

Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire

Subscriptions4
  • No ads 30 days$2.991 Month
  • No Ads 1 Year$7.991 Year
  • Pase Anual$12.991 Year
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  • Premium Pass Annual$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • World 1$1.99
  • World 2$1.99
  • World 3$1.99
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  • World 4$1.99
  • World 5$1.99
  • One-Time Purchase$29.99

Questions

Is Chessplode free?
Chessplode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire free?
Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chessplode or Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire have ads?
Chessplode shows ads; Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, Chessplode or Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire?
Chessplode ships an update every 2 weeks, and Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire monthly. Most recently, Chessplode was updated on September 2, 2026 and Midnight Lofi Deck Solitaire on September 25, 2026.

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