Hello Human vs Not Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hello Human
Engage in a minimalist puzzle game where a playful AI learns and reacts to your every move. Solve increasingly complex levels with evolving rules and a unique AI companion.
- Evolving puzzle rules
- Reactive AI character
- Clever, twisty puzzles
- Minimalist design
- AI learns and taunts
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Can you outsmart an AI that’s watching how you play? Hello Human is a minimalist puzzle game where you’re guided — and challenged — by a mischievous AI named Tapsy. Each level seems simple at first: interact with the tiles and figure out what to do. But as you progress, the rules begin to change… and Tapsy is always there, reacting to your actions. What starts as a series of puzzles quickly becomes something more — a back-and-forth between you and an AI that learns, taunts, and occasionally helps. Features: - Simple mechanics with evolving rules - A reactive AI character with personality - Short, clever puzzles that twist expectations - A minimalist, distraction-free design Think you can figure it out? Play the first 11 levels for free. Unlock the full game (41 levels) to continue.
Not Chess
This mind-bending puzzle game uses simplified chess rules. Collect pieces to gain their abilities and strategize your way to the coin. Enjoy a stress-free, offline experience with adjustable difficulty levels and a relaxing soundtrack.
- Piece inheritance mechanics
- Coin collection objective
- 3 difficulty levels
- Zen color palettes
- Relaxing soundtrack
- Offline play
- Haptic feedback
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Wait, if this game is NOT chess, then what is it? It's a mind blowing puzzle game with some simple chess rules and a few special ingredients to make it fun and challenging for everyone! •How to play? You start with one single piece. Across the board, there are a few chess pieces strategically placed. When you take a chess piece, you become that piece and inherit its abilities. The level is complete when you collect the coin. •Who is this for? It doesn’t matter if you have no idea how to play chess or if you are a chess grandmaster. This game is for everyone. The tutorial covers all the required information in a fun, interactive way. •Challenging? While this game is not chess, some levels will have a higher difficulty, requiring careful planning and strategy, making this a great way to put your brain muscle to work. •Features: - 3 Difficulty levels: easy, medium and hard; with limited moves and limited time to complete the levels. - Zen color palettes and relaxing soundtrack - Game Center. - No ads, no in-app purchases; buy it once and enjoy it forever. - Haptic Feedback. - Optimized for all devices; - Simple controls, suitable for any age. - Play Offline, no internet connection required to play - No violence, stress-free; play at your own pace. •Developer notes: Thank you for playing “not chess”. I put a lot of love and effort into making this game. Don’t forget to review the game and share it with your friends. Use #notchess on social media!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hello Human at Free against Not Chess's $1.99. Hello Human also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (80% vs 70%). Not Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (265 vs 58). On rating, ads 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
Hello Human is free to download; Not Chess costs $1.99 up front. Hello Human sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Not Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hello Human against 4.4 for Not Chess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 265 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Hello Human's written reviews are positive against 70% of Not Chess's.
Hello Human ships an update weekly, Not Chess every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hello Human | Not Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (58 ratings) — better | 4.4 (265 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 69.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 58 | 265 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Russell King | Tepes Ovidiu |
Customer experience
Hello Human
Not Chess
Bugs and requests
Hello Human
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Not Chess
Reported bugs
3 issues- Levels freezing or becoming unsolvable
- Inconsistent difficulty across levels
- Pieces not functioning correctly in some puzzles
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and increased difficulty
- Option to customize colors and accessibility settings
- Auto-advance to next level after completion
- User-generated puzzles or challenges
- Scoring system and achievements
In-app purchases
Hello Human
- Unlock Full Game$1.99
Not Chess
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hello Human free?
Is Not Chess free?
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