Chess vs Breakoutable
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- HD graphics
- 5 difficulty levels
- Hint option
- Play against computer or friend
- 2D and 3D themes
- Unlimited undo moves
- Time control options
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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!
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.
- Unique power-ups and boosters
- Simple, easy-to-master controls
- Various brick types with effects
- Gradually increasing difficulty
- Vibrant special effects and graphics
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, Breakoutable monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess | Breakoutable |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (39K ratings) — better | 4.7 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vintolo Ltd | Sergey Skosyrev |
Customer experience
Chess
Breakoutable
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
Chess
- 10 hints$4.99
- 45 hints$19.99
- 125 hints$49.99
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- 200 hints$69.99
Breakoutable
- 150 rubies$1.99
- 400 rubies$4.99
- 850 rubies$9.99
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- 2300 rubies$24.99
- 5000 rubies$49.99









