Checkers & Dame vs Grid Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Checkers & Dame
Experience a classic board game with multiple rule variations and board sizes. Play against AI opponents or challenge friends locally or online. Enjoy a pure, ad-free gaming experience with no in-app purchases or subscriptions.
- Multiple rule variants (Checkers, German, International)
- Customizable rules
- 8 different computer opponents
- 2-player local mode
- Local network multiplayer
- Worldwide Game Center multiplayer
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This game is a true classic and has been played for centuries in many countries around the world. It includes the rule variants Checkers (Draughts) and German Draughts on an 8x8 board, as well as International Draughts on a 10x10 board. You can also customize the rules individually to make the game even more varied. There are 8 different computer opponents. Or you can play against a friend in 2-player mode locally, over the local network, or worldwide via Game Center. There are no ads, no trackers, no spyware, no collection of personal data, and no additional inโapp purchases. There is also no subscription model. Have fun!
Grid Control
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A 4x4 Tic Tac Toe game with a twist: you can't move in the same row or column as the previous move made by the opponent. Features: - Single Player: Face against a skilled artificial intelligence across 8 difficulty levels. One must learn to master Control of the Grid in order to defeat all 8 levels and the difficulty automatically adjusts based on your win/lose results. - Local Multiplayer: Challenge an in-person friend by playing a friendly match on the same device. - Online Multiplayer: Face an opponent that could be anywhere else in the world and see who has better control of the grid. Matches are based on a first-come first-serve basis at this point.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Grid Control at Free against Checkers & Dame's $1.99. Grid Control also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Checkers & Dame's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 19 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Grid Control is free to download; Checkers & Dame costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Checkers & Dame ships an update every 2 weeks, Grid Control every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Checkers & Dame | Grid Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free โ better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV โ better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 8.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Betz | Cory Harasha |
In-app purchases
Checkers & Dame
No in-app purchases
Grid Control
No in-app purchases
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