Checkers ・ vs JABATOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Checkers ・
Enjoy a classic game of Checkers on your iOS device. Play against friends or a challenging AI with configurable difficulty. Features turn-based multiplayer and automatic saving.
- Single-player vs. Computer
- Two-player local mode
- Turn-based network multiplayer
- Configurable AI difficulty
- Undo function
- Automatic save
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The #1 Checkers app for iOS just got better. Play against your Game Center friends or random opponents using our new turn-based multiplayer feature! Checkers Free supports 1 player and 2 player gameplay, so you can play against your friends or test your skills against a challenging computer opponent. Our new turn-based network play feature allows you to play up to 16 simultaneous network games against your Game Center friends or random network opponents over Wi-Fi or 3G. Checkers Free includes a host of exciting features, including: • Great graphics and awesome sound effects • Configurable player names and score tracking • Outstanding AI engine provided by renowned AI researcher Martin Fierz • Fully configurable 1 player difficulty level • Undo function • Option to enable / disable forced captures • Automatic save when you exit the app or receive a phone call Checkers Free currently plays according to American Checkers / English Draughts rules. Checkers Free is supported by unobtrusive banner advertising. Checkers Premium is the same great app without the ads.
JABATOS
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JABATOS – The wildest and most addictive pocket game Get ready to throw, take risks, and laugh like never before. Jabatos is a fast-paced and exciting game where every throw can change everything. The key is how the jabatos land… because each position has its own name and score.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: JABATOS at none against Checkers ・'s shown. JABATOS also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Checkers ・ ships an update every 3 months, JABATOS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Checkers ・ | JABATOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (60K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Optime Software LLC | Alex Alonso |
Bugs and requests
Checkers ・
Reported bugs
3 issues- AI refusing to make moves when losing
- Game freezing/crashing during play
- Scores not saving properly
Requested features
3 requests- More difficulty settings
- Ability to play against friends online
- Option to customize board/piece appearance
JABATOS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Checkers ・
No in-app purchases
JABATOS
No in-app purchases
