Not Chess vs Quantum Sweeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Quantum Sweeper
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Sweep monsters instead of mines in a cosmic puzzle quest, where logic is your only true friend. Every number hides danger and truth. One tap can end a universe or reveal its secrets. WHAT’S INSIDE - Calm, brain-power based gameplay - Logic & wits over twitchy & flashy - Gear, items, and mysterious artifacts to uncover - Endless(-ish), roguelike(-ish) loop of joy WHAT'S NOT INSIDE - No ads, no data harvesting, no nonsense - Well actually there's a bit of nonsense, but the good kind - Still no ads or data harvesting THIS AIN'T YOUR GRANDPA'S MINESWEEPER.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Quantum Sweeper at Free against Not Chess's $1.99. Quantum Sweeper also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Quantum Sweeper is free to download; Not Chess costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Not Chess ships an update every 4 weeks, Quantum Sweeper daily. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Not Chess | Quantum Sweeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (265 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 265 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Tepes Ovidiu | Planet Jone |
Bugs and 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
Quantum Sweeper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Not Chess
No in-app purchases
Quantum Sweeper
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Not Chess free?
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Do Not Chess or Quantum Sweeper have ads?
Which is updated more often, Not Chess or Quantum Sweeper?
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