Comparison

Chess vs Brain points

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

Brain points

An addictive puzzle game designed to train your brain. Connect dots of the same color to earn points, with bonuses for closing loops. Offers multiple difficulty levels and game modes to challenge players.

Highlights
  • Connect same-colored dots
  • Close loops for point multipliers
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Time and move game modes
  • Achievements and rankings
  • Brain training gameplay
Features
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If you are looking for an addictive game with simple rules then you are in right place! Our game is a great training for your brain. It's a simple and enjoyable way to spend your time. Connect the points of the same color (top, bottom, left or right). Depending on how many points you combine, you will get so many points. If you close the loop, your points will be multiplied. In addition, if you play in "move mode", the remaining numbers of moves will not be reduced. You can choose from three difficulty levels: - 4 colors (closing loop multiplier is 2), - 5 colors (closing loop multiplier is 3), - 6 colors (closing loop multiplier is 4). And two game modes: - Time mode (90 seconds), - Move mode (45 moves). Try to get all the achievements and earn as many points as possible to take the top positions in rankings players.

Screenshots

Chess4 screens
Brain points4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chess at 4.7 against Brain points's 4.0. Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 19 months). Brain points's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. Brain points asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess has 39K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Chess's written reviews are positive against 67% of Brain points's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, Brain points every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chess versus Brain points: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessBrain points
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39K ratings) — better4.0 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings39K — better48
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVintolo LtdMiroslaw Kapalka

Customer experience

Chess

All ratings38,795 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews571 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral11.2%
Negative18.4%

Brain points

All ratings48 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

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

Brain points

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

Brain points

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess free?
Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brain points free?
Brain points is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chess or Brain points?
Chess is rated higher. Chess averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Brain points averages 4.0 from 48 ratings.
Do Chess or Brain points have ads?
Brain points shows ads; Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, Chess or Brain points?
Chess ships an update every 6 weeks, and Brain points every 19 months. Most recently, Chess was updated on October 16, 2026 and Brain points on September 29, 2026.

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