Comparison

Zadx vs Opening Prep

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

Head to head
About

Zadx

A deceptively simple yet challenging puzzle game that tests your logic and problem-solving skills. Navigate through increasingly complex levels with intuitive controls.

Highlights
  • Simple gameplay mechanics
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Intuitive controls
  • Multiple levels
  • Logic testing
Features
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ZadX is a very simple and yet difficult game.

About

Opening Prep

Features
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Opening Prep: Chess Trainer is a chess opening trainer for studying and memorizing chess openings from your own PGN repertoire. Import PGN files or paste PGN text, organize your opening repertoire, and train chess lines move by move directly on the board. Opening Prep: Chess Trainer is built for focused opening preparation, repertoire study, and fast memorization of opening variations. Train as White, Black, or both sides, review repertoire trees, continue previous training sessions, and improve difficult positions with targeted repetition. Perfect for tournament preparation, online chess, and daily opening practice. Features • Import chess repertoires from PGN files • Paste PGN text directly into the app • Train chess openings as White, Black, or both • Practice opening lines move by move • Continue previous training sessions anytime • Continue training for a specific repertoire • Study repertoire trees and branching variations • Preview repertoire lines before training • Autoplay repertoire variations on the board • Tap moves in notation to jump to any position • Track mistakes, accuracy, and training streaks • Train difficult positions and weak opening lines • Quick actions for new sessions and hardest positions • Optional move sounds and haptic feedback • Works fully offline with local storage • No account required Opening Prep: Chess Trainer is a lightweight PGN repertoire trainer designed for serious chess opening preparation without unnecessary complexity.

Screenshots

Zadx1 screens
Opening Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opening Prep at none against Zadx's 3. Opening Prep also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Zadx's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Zadx sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Opening Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zadx ships an update every 2 months, Opening Prep every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Zadx versus Opening Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZadxOpening Prep
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos Aviles SoftwareRoman Bogatenko

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Zadx

One-time3
  • Small support$0.99
  • Medium reward$2.99
  • Generous reward$5.99
None

Opening Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zadx free?
Zadx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Opening Prep free?
Opening Prep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zadx or Opening Prep have ads?
Neither Zadx nor Opening Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zadx or Opening Prep?
Zadx ships an update every 2 months, and Opening Prep every 4 days. Most recently, Zadx was updated on October 24, 2026 and Opening Prep on October 24, 2026.

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