MChess vs Tactical Squads
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MChess
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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.
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.
- Custom squad building
- Ranked PvP battles
- Adjustable AI difficulty
- Puzzle and arcade challenges
- No ads
- No pay-to-win
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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 itโs too late.
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
| Parameter | MChess | Tactical Squads |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Velikotsky | Ilia Davydov |
In-app purchases
MChess
- Coffee$0.99
- Big Coffee$2.99
- Supporter$9.99
Tactical Squads
- Random Unit$0.99
- Guaranteed Epic Unit$0.99
- Current Month Battle Pass$4.99
Questions
Is MChess free?
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