Okey vs Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Okey
This app offers a digital version of a popular board game played with numbered tiles. Compete against AI opponents to be the first to arrange your tiles into sets and runs. Enjoy a simple interface and detailed in-game rules.
- AI opponents
- Tile-based gameplay
- Set and run formation
- Detailed rules and illustrations
- Simple interface
- Attractive game view
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Okey is a board game similar to Rummikub. The game is played by four players, so other three players are managed by AI. Okey is played with a set of numbered tiles with four different colors. During the game each player has a hand of 14 tiles. On each turn a player draws one tile and then discards one tile. The object of the game is to be the first to form a hand that consists entirely of sets (equal numbered tiles) and runs (consecutive tiles of the same color). Detailed help with rules and illustrations is included. Enjoy simple interface and attractive game view! ***** OkeyOnline - a free multiplayer version of the game is also available in the AppStore. *****
Chess
Enjoy a classic chess experience on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. This app offers a clean interface, beautiful graphics, and intuitive gameplay perfect for casual players. Play against a computer opponent, review game history, and track your progress.
- 1- or 2-player games on one device
- Tap-to-move piece selection
- Highlights legal moves
- Full game history and move list
- Built-in chess clock
- Get hint feature
- Undo moves
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tChess Lite is the popular chess game designed just for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. tChess is like a virtual chess board on your device. It's fun and easy to use--perfect for the casual player! This game features a very clean UI design and beautiful graphics. tChess is a fast and stable program. Pick up a game in your free time... and there's no problem listening to your music while you play. (tChess Lite is a fully-functional version of tChess for casual chess players. If you're an active player and want enthusiast-level features, take a look at tChess Pro, which is over 1000 ELO stronger and has received rave reviews from Grandmaster Susan Polgar, PE's Chess Cast, and iPhone app critics.) tChess Lite Features: - Perfect for 1- or 2-player games (on the same device, no network connection required) - Tap-tap to move pieces - Highlights legal moves - View full game history in the Move List - Go back or forward move by move and replay completed games - Built-in chess clock - "Get hint" feature to improve your game - Easy to undo moves - Saves your game automatically if you exit the program or take a call - Play against any ELO rating from 500 to 1200 - Computer opponent is the most fun and realistic for beginners and casual players - Use the Profile feature to play rated games and track your progress - Over 15,000 openings for fresh, varied games tChess Lite is developed by Tom Kerrigan, author of the TSCP and Stobor chess engines.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chess at 4.6 against Okey's 3.8. Chess also leads on ratings volume (77 vs 5). Okey's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Okey costs $0.99 and Chess $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess has 77 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 86% and 85% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Okey | Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (77 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 85.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 77 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adikus | Tom Kerrigan |
Customer experience
Okey
Chess
User reviews
Okey
From 5 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Authentic Turkish Okey rules implementation
- 🎮 No internet connection required
- ⚡ Fast and responsive gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- 😤 Unfair AI difficulty - players lose 95% of games
- 🎮 Cannot organize tiles when not your turn
- 🔊 Sound settings ignore phone settings
- 🎯 Inconsistent rule implementation
Chess
From 77 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Helpful hints and features
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Challenging AI opponent
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited difficulty levels
- 🤖 AI can be predictable at times
- 💤 Lack of online/multiplayer options
Bugs and requests
Okey
Reported bugs
10 issues- Backgammon and Okey freezing during gameplay
- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Tiles jump or are not recognized in certain positions
- Cannot discard final tile to win in some situations
- Indicator piece scoring inconsistency (2 points vs 1 point)
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- Sequences like 12, 13, 1 or 13, 1, 2 not accepted
- Cannot finish on doubles in some cases
- Indicator tile not available when needed
- Double Okey cannot be played in certain situations
- Red and black Okey scoring issues
Requested features
10 requests- Online multiplayer mode with real players
- Win/loss record tracking and statistics
- Different game mode variations with alternate rules
- Additional tile color options (pink, purple, etc.)
- Better tile movement mechanics (touch and drop)
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- Ability to finish games when winner is obvious
- Support for different regional rule variations
- Improved rules explanation and help screens
- Theme customization options
- Ability to play with friends locally
Chess
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent pawn movement rules
- Stalemate issues and computer refusing to resign
- Connectivity problems with Game Center
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to set up custom board positions
- More difficulty levels and ELO ratings
- Online/multiplayer functionality
- Notification options for opponent moves
- Chess puzzle/training mode
In-app purchases
Okey
No in-app purchases
Chess
No in-app purchases









