Mini Chess 5x5 vs Halfchess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mini Chess 5x5
Experience a unique chess variant on a 5x5 board. Play against AI with adjustable difficulty or use it as a physical board for two players. Enjoy a streamlined chess experience with simplified rules.
- 5x5 chess board variant
- Play against computer AI
- Multiple AI difficulty levels
- Two-player mode
- Simplified chess rules
Read full descriptionHide full description
A chess variant on 5×5 board, the simplified version of the classic chess. You can play against the computer (several levels of difficulty) or use the app as a chess board when playing with a partner. Exceptions from the standard chess rules: the pawn double-move and castling are not allowed.
Halfchess
Read full descriptionHide full description
Most games are designed to keep you hooked. This one isn’t. Half Chess is a quiet, focused alternative to endless scrolling and dopamine-driven games. You get one puzzle a day. One attempt. Then you’re done. One Game. Then Stop. No infinite levels. No binge sessions. One puzzle every day One chance to solve it No retries, no grinding You play, you think, and you move on. Designed to Respect Your Time This is not a game that tries to keep you. No ads No streak pressure No manipulation loops Just a few minutes of real focus. A Daily Mental Reset Think of it as a short break for your mind. Step away from noise and distraction Engage deeply for a few minutes Return sharper Simple. Minimal. Intentional. Everything unnecessary has been removed. Clean interface No clutter No interruptions Only the board and your decisions. Half Board. Full Attention. The smaller board increases intensity. Every move matters No passive play Constant engagement Built for People Who Value Focus Busy professionals Deep work enthusiasts Anyone tired of mindless scrolling Most apps compete for your attention. This one gives it back.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Halfchess at none against Mini Chess 5x5's 1. Halfchess also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Mini Chess 5x5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Halfchess asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mini Chess 5x5 ships an update every 12 months, Halfchess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mini Chess 5x5 | Halfchess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (79 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 79 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Golmium | naval saini |
In-app purchases
Mini Chess 5x5
- Mini Chess 5x5 full version$0.99
Halfchess
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mini Chess 5x5 free?
Is Halfchess free?
Do Mini Chess 5x5 or Halfchess have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mini Chess 5x5 or Halfchess?
Other comparisons















