Comparison

Chess vs Breakoutable

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

Head to head
About

Chess

Engage in the classic game of chess with customizable graphics and multiple difficulty levels. Play against AI or a friend, with features like move undo, hints, and time controls. Enjoy a rich chess experience with detailed game history and board customization.

Highlights
  • HD graphics
  • 5 difficulty levels
  • Hint option
  • Play against computer or friend
  • 2D and 3D themes
  • Unlimited undo moves
  • Time control options
Features
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Chess is #1 popular game in the world. According to FIDE, about 600 million people play chess and it is the most widespread game on the planet. "The Game of Chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired and strengthened by it, so as to become habits ready on all occasions..." (Benjamin Franklin, scientist) Game features: - HD graphics for iPhone 5 and the new iPad retina display - 5 levels of difficulty - hint option to find out the best next move - play either white or black - play against the computer or a friend - 2D and 3D themes for chess pieces - unlimited ability to undo moves - AI quick response time - time control (5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes) - animated moves - highlight legal moves - easy to use interface design - ability to go back to any previous position in the game - auto-save when exit or phone ring - view captured pieces - full game history with chess notation - change the appearance of the board - ability to listen music in background Play one of the oldest and most enjoyable games in the world!

About

Breakoutable

Engage in a classic arcade experience with dynamic gameplay. Launch balls to destroy brick rows, utilizing power-ups and strategic approaches to conquer increasingly challenging levels. Enjoy vibrant visuals and smooth animations in this engaging brick-breaking adventure.

Highlights
  • Unique power-ups and boosters
  • Simple, easy-to-master controls
  • Various brick types with effects
  • Gradually increasing difficulty
  • Vibrant special effects and graphics
Features
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Dive into the Thrilling World of BreakOutAble — a classic arcade game with modern dynamic gameplay! Launch chains of balls to destroy brick rows and complete challenging levels. Features: • Numerous unique power-ups and boosters — from destructive missiles to laser beams that will help overcome the trickiest obstacles. • Simple and easy-to-master control mechanics — just set the direction for the balls and watch them destroy the bricks. • Various types of bricks with different strengths and effects — tactics and strategy will help you break even the strongest structures. • Exciting levels with gradually increasing difficulty — each level offers new challenges and tasks to keep things interesting throughout the game. • Vibrant special effects and stylish graphics with smooth animations creating an engaging atmosphere. BreakOutAble combines the classic excitement of arcade games with modern gameplay mechanics. Download now and start your adventure in the world of balls and bricks!

Screenshots

Chess4 screens
Breakoutable4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chess and Breakoutable both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Breakoutable's written reviews are positive against 70% of Chess's. Chess's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 12). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Breakoutable sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Chess against 4.7 for Breakoutable. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess has 39K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Chess's written reviews are positive against 100% of Breakoutable's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, Breakoutable monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chess versus Breakoutable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessBreakoutable
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39K ratings) — better4.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.412.4
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVintolo LtdSergey Skosyrev

Customer experience

Chess

All ratings38,795 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews572 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral11.2%
Negative18.4%

Breakoutable

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Chess

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect stalemate detection
  • Pieces disappearing or moving incorrectly
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to replay puzzles
  • Undo/redo move functionality
  • Online/multiplayer mode
  • More advanced AI difficulty
  • Improved stalemate detection

Breakoutable

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Chess

One-time4
  • 10 hints$4.99
  • 45 hints$19.99
  • 125 hints$49.99
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  • 200 hints$69.99
5 purchases

Breakoutable

One-time5
  • 150 rubies$1.99
  • 400 rubies$4.99
  • 850 rubies$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 2300 rubies$24.99
  • 5000 rubies$49.99

Questions

Is Chess free?
Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Breakoutable free?
Breakoutable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chess or Breakoutable?
Chess is rated higher. Chess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Breakoutable averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Chess or Breakoutable have ads?
Neither Chess nor Breakoutable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess or Breakoutable?
Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, and Breakoutable monthly. Most recently, Chess was updated on October 22, 2026 and Breakoutable on October 14, 2026.

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