Comparison

Chess vs Flang

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

Flang

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Chess4 screens
Flang4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Flang asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Chess versus Flang: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessFlang
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings39K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVintolo LtdTim 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

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
None

Flang

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess free?
Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flang free?
Flang is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess or Flang have ads?
Neither Chess nor Flang shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chess or Flang?
Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flang every 8 months. Most recently, Chess was updated on October 22, 2026 and Flang on October 16, 2026.

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