Chess vs Flang
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!
Flang
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Discover Flang, a captivating strategic board game that combines the tactical depth of chess with innovative rules and a unique twist. Master familiar pieces alongside the special "flanger" to outmaneuver your opponents in this fresh take on classic strategy gaming. Key Features: • Play Offline - Enjoy games against other people, no internet required • Online Multiplayer - Challenge players worldwide in live games or take your time with daily correspondence matches • Unique Strategy - Experience chess-like gameplay enhanced with special Flang rules and the powerful flanger piece • Track Your Progress - View your rating history, game statistics, and climb the global leaderboards • Community - Browse player profiles, discover top players, and build your reputation • Free & Open Source - Fully transparent, community-driven development Whether you're a chess enthusiast looking for a new challenge or a strategy game lover seeking something different, Flang offers deep tactical gameplay with endless replayability. Ready to master the flanger? Download Flang and start playing today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flang at none against Chess's 4. Chess's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Flang asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, Flang every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess | Flang |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (39K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vintolo Ltd | Tim Fraedrich |
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
Flang
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
Flang
No in-app purchases









