Comparison

KESS GAME vs Planet Tactics

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

Head to head
About

KESS GAME

Features
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The Kess Board Game is the first original board game to hit the game scene in a long long time. Kess has the strategic thrills of Chess, the ease of Rock Hammer Scissors and the speed of Tic Tac Toe. It looks deceptively easy to play, but quite hard to win. Kess is the new chess, built for those love strategic multi-dimensional thinking , but lack the time to sit down for an two hour match. Once you create a free KESS membership, you can login and challenge players from other countries to matches, and if they accept your challenge a new game room will open for you. You can also invite your friends or family to create free memberships, and you can find them on the Kess platform by username, and have fun playing with them. We do NOT offer in-app chat, in order to protect player privacy and keep it safe for all age groups.

About

Planet Tactics

A minimalist strategy game set in space where players aim for planetary domination. It offers various game modes for quick challenges or longer strategic sessions, playable solo or against opponents.

Highlights
  • Minimalist strategy gameplay
  • Quick play sessions
  • Multiple game modes (Regular, Mini, Mega, Versus)
  • Solo challenge against AI
  • Free to play
Features
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Dive into the cosmos with Planet Tactics, a minimalist strategy game where quick thinking leads to planetary domination. Set in the vastness of outer space, your mission is to outmaneuver your opponent and claim every planet in the quadrant. Inspired by classic strategy games like Risk and Network Wars, Planet Tactics brings you a variety of game modes—Regular, Mini, Mega, and Versus—that keep the action fresh and fun. Whether you’re looking for a quick challenge or a longer strategic session, there’s a mode for you. Key Features: Minimalist Strategy: Simple to pick up, tough to master. Quick Play Sessions: Perfect for when you’ve got a few minutes to spare. Different Game Modes: Mix it up with Regular, Mini, Mega, and Versus. Solo Challenge: Go head-to-head with the computer. Free to Play: Jump in and start your galactic adventure today. Download Planet Tactics and start your journey to planetary domination!

Screenshots

KESS GAME4 screens
Planet Tactics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KESS GAME at none against Planet Tactics's shown. Planet Tactics's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KESS GAME sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Planet Tactics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KESS GAME ships an update every 8 months, Planet Tactics fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KESS GAME versus Planet Tactics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKESS GAMEPlanet Tactics
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIXI DESIGN LLCBeep Yeah!

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KESS GAME

One-time1
  • Unlock Tank Piece$1.99
1 purchases

Planet Tactics

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$1.99

Questions

Is KESS GAME free?
KESS GAME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet Tactics free?
Planet Tactics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KESS GAME or Planet Tactics have ads?
Planet Tactics shows ads; KESS GAME does not.
Which is updated more often, KESS GAME or Planet Tactics?
KESS GAME ships an update every 8 months, and Planet Tactics fortnightly. Most recently, KESS GAME was updated on October 27, 2026 and Planet Tactics on October 13, 2026.

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