# Dark Chess+ vs Player Xtreme

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Chess+ | Player Xtreme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-chess-plus/id1466196914/reviews) | **[4.2 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-xtreme-video-player/id6737277424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **41.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 92 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) | [Media Concept](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698991728) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Chess+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-chess-plus/id1466196914)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Player Xtreme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-xtreme-video-player/id6737277424)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Promo Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $41.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $69.99 | one-time |


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