Comparison

Tempire vs Yuca boardgame

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

Head to head
About

Tempire

Experience a unique blend of chess and real-time strategy. Compete against friends or AI in fast-paced matches. This game offers an ad-free, free-to-play experience.

Highlights
  • Chess variation
  • Real-time action
  • Online multiplayer
  • AI opponent
  • Ad-free gameplay
  • Free to play
Features
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Tempire is a variation on chess that brings tense real-time action to the classic turn-based board game. Play online with friends or against challenging AI, all for free and without ads. Tempire was made by Greg March and Matthew Jee, with music by Jacob Rhein.

About

Yuca boardgame

Embark on a fast-paced board game adventure set in an ancient Mayan pyramid. Compete against friends or players worldwide in thrilling matches, or enjoy single-player and local multiplayer modes. Strategize your moves to collect gems and avoid penalties to achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Single-player vs computer
  • Pass-and-play local multiplayer
  • Strategic card-based movement
  • Gem collection for scoring
  • Level and Master game modes
Features
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Yuca – Fast-Paced Board Game Adventure Step into the mysterious inner corridors of an ancient Mayan pyramid in Yuca, a thrilling and quick board game for 1 or 2 players. Now featuring exciting online multiplayer—challenge your friends or battle random opponents worldwide in epic matches! Play anytime, anywhere: Single-player against the computer Pass-and-play mode: play against another player on the same device Head-to-head online multiplayer with friends or random players Offline play on your smartphone or tablet How to play: Move your piece along a narrow path filled with dazzling gems, skulls, and sun symbols by playing cards numbered 1 to 5. Special arrow cards let you leap forward to the first open space. Use the unique "?" card to copy your opponent’s last move—and outsmart them! But beware: you cannot repeat your opponent’s last card—unless you use the "?" card trick. Score to win: Collect gems and sun amulets to boost your score and remove skull penalties. Two rounds decide the winner—a true test of strategy! Game modes to master: Level Mode: Unlock new challenges as you win matches against the computer. Master Mode: Play difficult random games to climb the ranks. Online Multiplayer: Create or join matches to play against real opponents worldwide. Pass-and-Play: Play locally with friends on the same device for a classic board game experience. Yuca’s elegant rules, fast gameplay, and strategic depth make it perfect for quick sessions or longer battles. Whether you want to relax or compete fiercely—Yuca delivers nonstop board game excitement on the go. Download now and join the adventure! LaudoStudio – Stefan Dorra (2020-2025)

Screenshots

Tempire3 screens
Yuca boardgame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempire at none against Yuca boardgame's 1. Tempire also leads on ads (none vs shown). Yuca boardgame's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Yuca boardgame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tempire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tempire against 5.0 for Yuca boardgame. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempire ships an update every 23 months, Yuca boardgame every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Tempire versus Yuca boardgame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempireYuca boardgame
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB221 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew JeeLaurin Dorra

Customer experience

Tempire

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Yuca boardgame

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tempire

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Yuca boardgame

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Tempire free?
Tempire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yuca boardgame free?
Yuca boardgame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tempire or Yuca boardgame?
Tempire and Yuca boardgame are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Tempire or Yuca boardgame have ads?
Yuca boardgame shows ads; Tempire does not.
Which is updated more often, Tempire or Yuca boardgame?
Tempire ships an update every 23 months, and Yuca boardgame every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tempire was updated on November 3, 2026 and Yuca boardgame on November 3, 2026.

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