Chinese Chess (VIP) 2022 vs ChineseChess Pro Classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chinese Chess (VIP) 2022
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This app is a Chinese Chess game for the visually impaired. When you tap the elements on the screen, the app will read out the information for the elements. For example, If you tap chess in the game page, the app will tell the the type, color, coordinate of the chess. The app is now supporting 3 game modes. 1) Local PVP: you may play with your friend on a single device. 2) Online PVP: you may play with other players through the internet. 3) PVC: you may play with the computer under the local mode. 4) Tutorial Mode: you may learn basic of Chinese Chess Game when playing this mode Developed by: Lai Yik Him Sherman 2021-2022 Chan Cheuk Fung 2020-2021 Yiu Chi Pan 2019-2020 Lai Lai Yin 2018-2019 All under supervision of Dr.YUEN Shiu Yin Kelvin
ChineseChess Pro Classic
Experience the ancient strategy game of Chinese Chess offline. Challenge AI opponents at various difficulty levels or play with a friend on the same device. Enjoy an authentic Xiangqi experience with traditional piece labels and full rule set.
- Play against AI (Beginner, Medium, Expert)
- Pass-and-play mode for local multiplayer
- Traditional Chinese piece labels
- Full Xiangqi rule set
- Offline play, no internet required
- Fast and responsive board
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The ancient game of Chinese Chess — now in your pocket. Xiangqi (象棋) is one of the world's oldest strategy games. Play a ranked AI or a friend pass-and-play — clean board, traditional Chinese piece labels, no internet needed. PLAY YOUR WAY • Challenge the AI at Beginner, Medium, or Expert level • Play against a friend on the same device with pass-and-play • Fast, responsive board with no delays or lag AUTHENTIC XIANGQI EXPERIENCE • Traditional Chinese characters on all pieces • Classic red and black design • Full Xiangqi rule set: river, palace, flying General, cannon jump-capture • All seven piece types with proper movement OFFLINE BY DESIGN The whole game runs on your phone. No internet required, no account, no tracking. Pro unlock available via in-app purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chinese Chess (VIP) 2022 at none against ChineseChess Pro Classic's 1. Chinese Chess (VIP) 2022 also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). ChineseChess Pro Classic's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 7 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. ChineseChess Pro Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chinese Chess (VIP) 2022 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chinese Chess (VIP) 2022 ships an update every 7 months, ChineseChess Pro Classic every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chinese Chess (VIP) 2022 | ChineseChess Pro Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shiu Yin Yuen | Quyen Ngo |
In-app purchases
Chinese Chess (VIP) 2022
No in-app purchases
ChineseChess Pro Classic
- Unlock Full Game$1.99
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