Comparison

Blither vs Jin

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

Head to head
About

Blither

A two-player abstract strategy game where players move and place pieces to capture territory. Win by surrounding opponent pieces or groups. Offers AI and local multiplayer modes with customizable boards and multiple win conditions.

Highlights
  • Move and place pieces
  • Capture by surrounding
  • Play against AI
  • Local human multiplayer
  • Customizable board sizes
  • Multiple win conditions
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Blither is a simple capture and territory game for two players. Turns are simple: MOVE a piece, then PLACE a piece. Capture by surrounding one of each of your opponent's piece types (or a group of pieces of the same type) to win the game! The app features: - play against AI or human opponents (on the same device) - play a custom game on larger or smaller boards - multiple win condition (play "high score mode" for a different experience!) - the app supports dark mode via your system settings (or you can choose from the options screen) - saves various statistics

About

Jin

A traditional-inspired strategy board game with deep tactics and satisfying mind games. Move pieces, combine them to increase value, and capture opponents. Easy to learn but rewards strategic thinking and mastery.

Highlights
  • Tactical board strategy
  • Fast, turn-based gameplay
  • Combine pieces to increase value
  • Capture enemy stacks
  • Unique neutral zone rules
  • Score limit victory condition
Features
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JIN is a traditional-inspired strategy board game built around clean rules, deep tactics, and satisfying mind games. Move your pieces across the board, combine them to increase their value, and capture your opponent by landing with equal or lower strength. Every turn is a puzzle, and one mistake can flip the entire match. With simple controls and a calm aesthetic, JIN is easy to learn in minutes, but rewards players who think ahead, set traps, and master positioning. Key Features Tactical board strategy with fast, turn-based gameplay Move orthogonally or diagonally and plan every step Combine your own pieces by stacking to create stronger values Capture enemy stacks using smart positioning and value control Unique neutral zone rules that create interesting mid-board tension Play to win by capturing key pieces or reaching the score limit Minimal, relaxing presentation with deep competitive strategy JIN is designed for players who love pure strategy, clean design, and games where skill matters more than luck.

Screenshots

Blither4 screens
Jin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jin at Free against Blither's $0.99. Jin also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Blither's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Jin is free to download; Blither costs $0.99 up front. Jin sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Blither asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Blither against 5.0 for Jin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Blither versus Jin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlitherJin
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin GriderCARTER JOSEPH CRONK

Customer experience

Blither

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Jin

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Blither

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Jin

One-time4
  • BEACH GLASS$4.99
  • SANDY CHROME$4.99
  • NEON NIGHT$4.99
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  • FALL BREAK$4.99

Questions

Is Blither free?
Blither costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jin free?
Jin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blither or Jin?
Blither and Jin are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Blither or Jin have ads?
Neither Blither nor Jin shows ads.

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