# Senet (AG) vs Fidchell

The clearest difference is update cadence: Senet (AG) at fortnightly against Fidchell's every 3 months. Senet (AG) also leads on ratings volume (116 vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Fidchell's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 67%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Senet (AG) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fidchell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Senet (AG) against 4.1 for Fidchell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Senet (AG) has 116 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Senet (AG)'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Fidchell's.

Senet (AG) ships an update fortnightly, Fidchell every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Senet (AG) | Fidchell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senet-ag/id1465573570/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidchell/id1506068742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 218 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sullivan Bousiniere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455653920) | [Philippe Schober](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394832107) |

## What reviewers say

### Senet (AG)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senet-ag/id1465573570)

Explore and play historically significant board games brought to life with modern app design. Compete against AI, friends, or players worldwide, both online and offline. Enjoy collectible items and challenging rule variants.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, friends, and random players, Online and offline gameplay, Collectible game pieces and boards, Challenging rule variants, Cloud save across the collection, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ancient Artifact | $0.99 | one-time |
| AG+ Mortal Edition | $1.99 | one-time |
| AG Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems x 30 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Civilization DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skeletton Key | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited 1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |
| Senet Divine Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems x 75 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Forever | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 👍 Entertaining and enjoyable
- 👍 Good graphics and visuals
- 👍 Authentic feel to ancient game
- 👍 Developer is responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Rigged computer AI
- 🐛 Bugs in multiplayer/PvP
- 💸 Ads in paid game
- 🤔 Unpredictable AI behavior
- 🐌 Slow progression to new levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game rigged/cheats
- Cannot buy ads removed
- Functionality removed
- Ads cause app to freeze
- Computer AI makes illegal moves

**Requested features**

- Offline PvP
- One-device multiplayer
- Restore purchases button
- Tutorial
- Option to remove game-related paraphernalia


### Fidchell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidchell/id1506068742)

Experience an ancient Celtic board game with strategic piece capturing. Play against AI or human opponents offline or online, with two distinct game variants.

**Highlights:** Ancient Celtic board game, Piece trapping capture mechanic, Two game variants (basic and advanced), Offline play vs AI or human, Asynchronous online multiplayer, Ad-free option via IAP

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Senet (AG) free?

Senet (AG) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fidchell free?

Fidchell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Senet (AG) or Fidchell?

Senet (AG) is rated higher. Senet (AG) averages 4.2 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Fidchell averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Senet (AG) or Fidchell have ads?

Both Senet (AG) and Fidchell show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Senet (AG) or Fidchell?

Senet (AG) ships an update fortnightly, and Fidchell every 3 months. Most recently, Senet (AG) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fidchell on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
