Comparison

Chess in Fragments vs Stack Draft

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

Head to head
About

Chess in Fragments

Experience a unique twist on a classic board game where pieces shatter and special cards introduce new gameplay mechanics. Collect rewards to unlock over 100 cosmetic skins for your pieces, board, and environment. Play offline against a strong AI or tackle thousands of tactical puzzles.

Highlights
  • Pieces shatter into fragments
  • Utility cards bend rules
  • Over 100 collectible skins
  • Play to earn rewards
  • Offline engine up to 2000 Elo
  • 40,000 puzzles
  • Play without account or internet
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One of the oldest games in the world just stopped being polite. Pieces shatter into fragments when they fall, while utility cards give you options no rulebook ever approved. Play honest chess when you want to, break the rules when you don’t, and claim generous rewards either way. Let those rewards fuel wishes for new cards and skin fragments, then unlock over 100 skins that give the pieces, board, and entire stage a new look. Features • Pieces shatter into fragments. • Utility cards bend the normal rules. • Pieces give hints when a better move is waiting. • Play full matches against an offline engine with strength settings up to 2000 Elo. • Set up any position in the Board Editor, then play it out yourself, with a friend on one device, or against the AI. • Take on 40,000 puzzles, from quick tactics to deep calculations. • More than 100 collectible skins restyle the pieces, board, and entire stage. • Play to earn generous rewards that fuel wishes for skin fragments and utility cards. • Play without an account or internet connection.

About

Stack Draft

Features
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One row. A chain of color. Stack Draft brings classic falling blocks, color chains, and roguelike skills to one board. Your placements shape the puzzle. Your rewards shape the run. MAKE SPACE OR BUILD A CHAIN A full row clears connected blocks of the same color. Gaps open. Blocks fall into place. New rows can spark new chains. Plan your stack and turn a single drop into a cascade of points. BUILD YOUR COMBINATION 80 skills, three options per reward. Strengthen color chains, boost your score, or accept the cost of a powerful skill. Each choice changes your build. Each run brings a new combination to explore. CHASE YOUR HIGH SCORE Claim 16 rewards to complete the stage. Take your board and skills into endless play and test the limits of your build. One-hand controls. Offline solo play. No ads. FREE PLAY Free download. No ads or subscriptions. The first 6 rewards per run are free. FULL GAME — ONE PURCHASE Access to all 16 rewards and one revive per run. Privacy: https://flowthemoment.com/en/apps/stack-draft/privacy/ Terms: https://flowthemoment.com/en/apps/stack-draft/terms/

Screenshots

Chess in Fragments4 screens
Stack Draft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stack Draft at daily against Chess in Fragments's every 5 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess in Fragments sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Stack Draft sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess in Fragments ships an update every 5 days, Stack Draft daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Chess in Fragments versus Stack Draft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess in FragmentsStack Draft
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size330 MB28 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer宁 谭皓东 马

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Chess in Fragments

One-time6
  • Loose Shards$0.99
  • Shard Pouch$2.99
  • Shard Coffer$4.99
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  • Vault Cache$9.99
  • Treasure Chest$19.99
  • Royal Treasury$29.99
2 purchases

Stack Draft

One-time2
  • 1-day TrialFree
  • Full Game — One Purchase$4.99

Questions

Is Chess in Fragments free?
Chess in Fragments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack Draft free?
Stack Draft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chess in Fragments or Stack Draft have ads?
Neither Chess in Fragments nor Stack Draft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess in Fragments or Stack Draft?
Chess in Fragments ships an update every 5 days, and Stack Draft daily. Most recently, Chess in Fragments was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stack Draft on October 31, 2026.

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