Comparison

Mini Chess 5x5 vs Jigsaw AI

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 5x5 chess board variant
  • Play against computer AI
  • Multiple AI difficulty levels
  • Two-player mode
  • Simplified chess rules
Features
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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.

About

Jigsaw AI

Features
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Turn your ideas into jigsaw puzzles. Describe a scene, choose an art style, and let AI create the picture for your next puzzle. Then assemble it at your own pace. A watercolor landscape, an anime city, or a fantasy creature: Jigsaw AI makes your imagination part of the puzzle. CREATE YOUR NEXT PUZZLE • Write an idea or start with a suggestion. • Explore Watercolor, Anime, Pixel Art, Fantasy, Cinematic, 3D, and more. Some styles require Puzzle Pro. • Preview your picture before you play. • Save your images in My Creations and return to them whenever you want to play. PLAY AT YOUR OWN PACE • Choose from 9 to 100 pieces, or up to 225 with Puzzle Pro. • Drag each piece into place and follow your progress. • Use hints when you need help, or shuffle the pieces to change their order. • Resume an unfinished puzzle where you left off. • Improve your best times, build daily streaks, and unlock achievements. MAKE TIME FOR A CREATIVE BREAK Enjoy custom jigsaw puzzles for adults who love creating and solving pictures. Choose fewer pieces for a short session or increase the piece count for a longer challenge. Come back to your saved artwork and enjoy the satisfaction of finishing a puzzle you created. PUZZLE PRO Jigsaw AI offers free access with limited image creation. Optional weekly and monthly Puzzle Pro subscriptions expand image creation and unlock premium styles and higher piece counts. Prices, billing periods, and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://puzzlejigsawai.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://puzzlejigsawai.com/terms/

Screenshots

Mini Chess 5x54 screens
Jigsaw AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mini Chess 5x5 at none against Jigsaw AI's shown. Jigsaw AI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mini Chess 5x5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jigsaw AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini Chess 5x5 ships an update every 12 months, Jigsaw AI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mini Chess 5x5 versus Jigsaw AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini Chess 5x5Jigsaw AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (79 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings79 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB65 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGolmiumILKNUR GURBUZ

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mini Chess 5x5

One-time1
  • Mini Chess 5x5 full version$0.99
2 purchases

Jigsaw AI

Subscriptions2
  • Jigsaw AI Pro$9.997 Days
  • Jigsaw AI Pro Monthly$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Mini Chess 5x5 free?
Mini Chess 5x5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jigsaw AI free?
Jigsaw AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mini Chess 5x5 or Jigsaw AI have ads?
Jigsaw AI shows ads; Mini Chess 5x5 does not.
Which is updated more often, Mini Chess 5x5 or Jigsaw AI?
Mini Chess 5x5 ships an update every 12 months, and Jigsaw AI every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mini Chess 5x5 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Jigsaw AI on October 29, 2026.

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