Dark Chess+ vs GAMBITIUS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dark Chess+
Experience a unique twist on Chinese Chess where higher-level pieces can capture lower-level ones. The game ends when all your pieces are captured or you can no longer make a move.
- Unique capture rules
- Hierarchical piece strength
- Chinese Chess base
- Strategic gameplay
- Loss condition: all pieces eaten or no moves
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It is a very interesting chess, it is using Chinese Chess to play but the game rule is very different. Only higher level chess can eat lower level chess, you all you chess is eaten or you cannot move. You will loss.
GAMBITIUS
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Chess training Gambitius teaches chess in the form of a game, starting from the most basic level, and then gradually enhancing it until it reaches all the way to understanding the game’s strategy and mastering tactical techniques in chess. -game-based learning -funny characters -gaming leagues -points for correct answers -awards, trophies, diplomas -ability to share achievements in social networks -logic and intelligence training -child-friendly interface -unique learning system
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GAMBITIUS at Free against Dark Chess+'s $4.99. GAMBITIUS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
GAMBITIUS is free to download; Dark Chess+ costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dark Chess+ ships an update every 14 months, GAMBITIUS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dark Chess+ | GAMBITIUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oscar Tsang | Oleksandr Antonov |
In-app purchases
Dark Chess+
No in-app purchases
GAMBITIUS
No in-app purchases
