The General vs Play Chess For Fun
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!
Play Chess For Fun
Engage in classic chess matches with friends. Enjoy a straightforward and accessible way to play the timeless strategy game.
- Play with friends
- Classic chess gameplay
- Ad-free experience
- Free to play
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Play with your friends using Play Chess For Fun.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Play Chess For Fun at Free against The General's $1.99. Play Chess For Fun also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). The General's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, 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
Play Chess For Fun is free to download; The General costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Play Chess For Fun holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of The General's written reviews are positive against 100% of Play Chess For Fun's.
The General ships an update every 3 months, Play Chess For Fun weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The General | Play Chess For Fun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) | 4.9 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sean O'Connor | Alan Feng |
Customer experience
The General
Play Chess For Fun
In-app purchases
The General
No in-app purchases
Play Chess For Fun
No in-app purchases
Questions
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