Comparison

Dark Chess+ vs Player Xtreme

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Unique capture rules
  • Hierarchical piece strength
  • Chinese Chess base
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Loss condition: all pieces eaten or no moves
Features
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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.

About

Player Xtreme

This app provides high-definition media playback for movies, music, and online streams. It supports a vast array of video and audio formats, offering superior 4K and 1080p quality with an easy-to-use interface.

Highlights
  • High-definition media playback
  • Supports 4K and 1080p resolution
  • Wide range of video and audio format support
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Stream online content
Features
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Max Media Player is a powerful, feature-packed, app designed for high-definition media playback. Whether watching movies, listening to music, or streaming online, it delivers your content in stunning HD quality with just one click. Download now and enjoy the ultimate HD media experience. Features: -Play from your gallery: Our player supports a wide variety of formats, including MP4, MOV, MKV, and WMV. -Superior 4K and 1080p playback: This makes it the perfect choice for media enthusiasts, as it offers unparalleled video quality. Easy-to-use interface: A sleek design ensures a smooth and enjoyable user experience. Supported Formats: Video: m3u8, mp4, WebM, 3gp, avi, Flv, MKV, mpg, ts, VOB, WMV, and more. Audio: mp3, m4a, FLAC, wav, WMA, AIFF, and many others. Have a suggestion or a concern? We’re always here to listen. Privacy Policy: https://interactivemedianow.com/mediaplayer/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://interactivemedianow.com/mediaplayer/terms.html

Screenshots

Dark Chess+4 screens
Player Xtreme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Player Xtreme at Free against Dark Chess+'s $4.99. Player Xtreme also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (41% vs 0%). Dark Chess+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On 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

Player Xtreme is free to download; Dark Chess+ costs $4.99 up front. Player Xtreme sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Dark Chess+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Player Xtreme holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Player Xtreme has 109 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Dark Chess+'s written reviews are positive against 41% of Player Xtreme's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dark Chess+ ships an update every 14 months, Player Xtreme weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Dark Chess+ versus Player Xtreme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark Chess+Player Xtreme
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.2 (109 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews41.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2109 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB128 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperOscar TsangMedia Concept

Customer experience

Dark Chess+

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Player Xtreme

All ratings108 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral19.5%
Negative39.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dark Chess+

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Player Xtreme

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Yearly Promo Subscription$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$41.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime PurchaseFree
  • Lifetime Purchase$69.99

Questions

Is Dark Chess+ free?
Dark Chess+ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Player Xtreme free?
Player Xtreme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dark Chess+ or Player Xtreme?
Player Xtreme is rated higher. Dark Chess+ averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Player Xtreme averages 4.2 from 109 ratings.
Do Dark Chess+ or Player Xtreme have ads?
Dark Chess+ shows ads; Player Xtreme does not.
Which is updated more often, Dark Chess+ or Player Xtreme?
Dark Chess+ ships an update every 14 months, and Player Xtreme weekly. Most recently, Dark Chess+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Player Xtreme on November 4, 2026.

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