Comparison

MChess vs Tactical Squads

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MChess

Features
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MChess is a chess app for players who enjoy familiar rules with new tactical possibilities. Start with standard chess, then try the expanded mode: build a custom army with a fixed point budget and play with hybrid pieces such as the Maharajah, Archbishop, and Chancellor. The app validates custom setups before a match starts, so unusual positions still begin from clear legal rules. Play on one device, practice against the built-in engine, or use local network play when two players want separate devices. LAN hidden setup lets each player prepare privately before both armies are revealed and the match begins.

About

Tactical Squads

Engage in turn-based PvP battles with unique units and custom deck-building. Every squad presents a new strategic puzzle, blending tactical positioning with creative deck construction for brutal combos and unexpected tactics.

Highlights
  • Custom squad building
  • Ranked PvP battles
  • Adjustable AI difficulty
  • Puzzle and arcade challenges
  • No ads
  • No pay-to-win
Features
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A strategy game where every unit moves differently โ€” and every squad becomes a new puzzle. Mix tactical positioning with deck-building creativity to create brutal combos, traps, and unexpected strategies. Recruit unique fighters like Pegasi, Spies, Paratroopers, Diplomats, Missionaries, Assassins, and 30+ more โ€” each with their own movement rules and tactical role. Features: - Build fully custom squads - Ranked PvP battles and leaderboards - Adjustable AI difficulty - Puzzle and arcade-style challenges - No ads - No pay-to-win - No endless grinding - Beginner-friendly Every match is a mind game. Create a squad nobody understands โ€” until itโ€™s too late.

Screenshots

MChess4 screens
Tactical Squads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tactical Squads at 12.0 against MChess's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MChess sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Tactical Squads sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MChess ships an update every 10 days, Tactical Squads every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
MChess versus Tactical Squads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMChessTactical Squads
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 days โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander VelikotskyIlia Davydov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MChess

One-time3
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Big Coffee$2.99
  • Supporter$9.99
3 purchases

Tactical Squads

One-time3
  • Random Unit$0.99
  • Guaranteed Epic Unit$0.99
  • Current Month Battle Pass$4.99

Questions

Is MChess free?
MChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tactical Squads free?
Tactical Squads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MChess or Tactical Squads have ads?
Neither MChess nor Tactical Squads shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MChess or Tactical Squads?
MChess ships an update every 10 days, and Tactical Squads every 3 weeks. Most recently, MChess was updated on September 15, 2026 and Tactical Squads on September 7, 2026.

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