# Forerunners3 vs Ninja Chess

The clearest difference is rating: Forerunners3 at 5.0 against Ninja Chess's 4.5. Forerunners3 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Ninja Chess's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forerunners3 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Ninja Chess sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forerunners3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Forerunners3 ships an update every 2 months, Ninja Chess weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forerunners3 | Ninja Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forerunners3/id1612994574/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-chess-unique-pixel-rpg/id6450108127/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 394 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Books of Egu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470905273) | [Huy Bach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649450529) |

## What reviewers say

### Forerunners3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forerunners3/id1612994574)

Engage in a thrilling stealth and combat mission to escape a self-destructing security tower. Explore the environment, outsmart guards, and fight your way out while uncovering the protagonist's past.

**Highlights:** Original storyline, Unique escape mission, FPS & fight game, Evade, kick fight, shoot, Tap to auto shoot, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Health Ch. 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Health Ch. 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Health Ch. 9 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


### Ninja Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-chess-unique-pixel-rpg/id6450108127)

Experience a unique blend of RPG mechanics and chess strategy in a pixel art world. Guide ninja characters, engage in turn-based combat, and embark on a story-driven adventure with deep character progression.

**Highlights:** RPG meets Chess mechanics, Story-driven RPG adventure, Turn-based tactical combat, Retro pixel art graphics, Character progression and customization, PvE challenges and quests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Star Gold Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 Star Gold Bag | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 Star Gold Bag | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4 Star Gold Bag | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 Star Gold Bag | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6 Star Gold Bag | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forerunners3 free?

Forerunners3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ninja Chess free?

Ninja Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Forerunners3 or Ninja Chess?

Forerunners3 is rated higher. Forerunners3 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ninja Chess averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Forerunners3 or Ninja Chess have ads?

Ninja Chess shows ads; Forerunners3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Forerunners3 or Ninja Chess?

Forerunners3 ships an update every 2 months, and Ninja Chess weekly. Most recently, Forerunners3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ninja Chess on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*