The General vs Swiftly Checkers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The General
Experience a classic board game of strategic warfare against a computer opponent. Outwit your enemy by capturing their flag first, using bluffing and deception as you position your troops unseen.
- Lead troops into battle
- Capture enemy flag
- Computer opponent
- Bluffing and deception
- Unseen troop positioning
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In this version of the classic board game you lead your troops into battle against the computer opponent in a race to capture your enemy's flag before he gets yours. Initially you can't see how the enemy has positioned his troops and he can't see yours which gives ample opportunity for bluffing and deception from both sides. "4 out of 5. We recommend the program to board game lovers." - Download.com "It's like chess spliced with Minesweeper and Guess Who. Bearing in mind how important subterfuge and bluffing are in the original game, the silicon opponents provided are remarkably sharp." - EuroGamer.com For the latest news on all my games follow @SeansGames on Twitter!
Swiftly Checkers
Enjoy a classic game of Checkers with a straightforward and intuitive interface. Play against AI or challenge a friend on your Apple devices. This simple yet engaging game offers a pure Checkers experience.
- Classic Checkers gameplay
- Play against AI
- Two-player mode
- Intuitive interface
- Supports multiple Apple devices
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Simple Checkers game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The General at 56% against Swiftly Checkers's 0%. The General also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Swiftly Checkers's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (6 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
The General costs $1.99 and Swiftly Checkers $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The General ships an update every 3 months, Swiftly Checkers every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The General | Swiftly Checkers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sean O'Connor | Michael Newell |
Customer experience
The General
Swiftly Checkers
In-app purchases
The General
No in-app purchases
Swiftly Checkers
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The General free?
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Do The General or Swiftly Checkers have ads?
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