Comparison

Fidchell vs Bagh

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

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About

Fidchell

Experience an ancient Celtic board game with strategic piece capturing. Play against AI or human opponents offline or online, with two distinct game variants.

Highlights
  • Ancient Celtic board game
  • Piece trapping capture mechanic
  • Two game variants (basic and advanced)
  • Offline play vs AI or human
  • Asynchronous online multiplayer
  • Ad-free option via IAP
Features
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Fidchell, which is also called Faery Chess or Celtic Chess, is an ancient celtic game which was mentioned in multiple Irish epics and chronicles. Under the name of Gwyddbwyll it also appears in the Welsh Mabinogion and seems to have been held in peculiar reverence throughout the British Isles. Faery Chess is what emerged from Nigel Suckling's investigations and speculations about the lost game. The game is played an a board consisting of circles and lines on which the game pieces are placed and can move along. Similar to games like the ancient abstract board game Nine Men's Morris the pieces are first placed onto the board in turn and moved afterwards once all of them have been placed. The capturing of pieces works differently though and is alike to Tafl games: a piece gets captured if a player traps it between two of his own pieces. This even grants him another move with which he may trap another one and so on. The app features two variants of the game: the basic edition which is easier to understand and where both players are treated equally and the advanced version which has different goals for both players. The general goal is to connect the central Naval stone with the border of the board by forming a connected line of stones. This app features both game modes for offline play against a human or the computer/AI and asynchronous online play against humans. The app is ad supported. These ads can be permanently deactivated through an one-time In App Purchase (IAP).

About

Bagh

Experience the traditional Nepali board game of strategy, known as the "Tiger and Goat" game. Challenge friends offline on the same device with a beautiful design and interactive tutorial. Enjoy smooth, lightweight gameplay perfect for all ages.

Highlights
  • Offline multiplayer pass-and-play
  • Traditional Nepali board game
  • Interactive tutorial for new players
  • Beautiful cultural design
  • Lightweight and fast performance
Features
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Discover Bagh-Chal, the traditional Nepali board game of strategy, also known as the "Tiger and Goat" game! This classic game brings to life the timeless battle between tigers and goats, where players must outwit each other to win. Perfect for all ages, Bagh-Chal offers an engaging experience that combines tradition and strategy. Features: - Offline Multiplayer: Challenge your friends on the same device with pass-and-play mode. - Beautiful Design: Immerse yourself in the game with a stunning board inspired by Nepali culture. - Interactive Tutorial: New to Bagh-Chal? Learn the rules and strategies with our easy-to-follow guide. - Lightweight and Fast: Enjoy smooth gameplay with minimal battery usage. Whether you're revisiting your childhood memories or discovering Bagh-Chal for the first time, this app brings Nepal's beloved strategy game right to your fingertips. Download now and experience the thrill of Nepali tradition!

Screenshots

Fidchell2 screens
Bagh3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fidchell at Free against Bagh's $1.99. Fidchell also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Bagh's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence 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

Fidchell is free to download; Bagh costs $1.99 up front. Fidchell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bagh asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bagh holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fidchell versus Bagh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFidchellBagh
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilippe SchoberPrime Altitude LLC

Customer experience

Fidchell

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bagh

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fidchell

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Bagh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fidchell free?
Fidchell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bagh free?
Bagh costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fidchell or Bagh?
Bagh is rated higher. Fidchell averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Bagh averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Fidchell or Bagh have ads?
Fidchell shows ads; Bagh does not.
Which is updated more often, Fidchell or Bagh?
Fidchell ships an update every 2 months, and Bagh every 2 months. Most recently, Fidchell was updated on June 2, 2026 and Bagh on August 25, 2026.

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