# Checkers vs Oware Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkers at none against Oware Master's 1. Checkers also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (87K vs 988). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Oware Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Checkers asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Checkers against 4.7 for Oware Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkers has 87K ratings behind it against 988, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Checkers's written reviews are positive against 78% of Oware Master's.

Checkers ships an update monthly, Oware Master every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkers | Oware Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id321026028/reviews) | [4.7 (988 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oware-master/id936240379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87K** | 988 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vintolo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453865533) | [Rodolphe Boulanger](https://appshunter.io/developer/936240378) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id321026028)

Enjoy a classic board game experience with this digital version of Checkers. Play against friends or a computer opponent with adjustable difficulty. Features include animated moves, undo options, and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** 1 or 2 player gameplay, 5 difficulty levels, Undo wrong move, Enable/disable forced captures, Animated moves, Six board and piece themes, Piece moving hint

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🕹️ Good for all ages
- 🔍 Helpful hints and puzzles
- 📱 Accessible on mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 AI too difficult, even on easy mode
- 🔁 Forced jumps can be frustrating
- 🤔 Puzzles can be impossible to solve
- 🕹️ Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during gameplay
- Undo button not functioning properly
- Inconsistent behavior when making moves
- Puzzle solutions not always clear or achievable

**Requested features**

- More puzzle levels
- Ability to disable forced jumps
- Improved AI difficulty balancing
- Customizable board and piece designs
- Multiplayer and online features


### Oware Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oware-master/id936240379)

Experience the ancient African sowing game with this digital adaptation. Learn quickly with a tutorial, play against AI with multiple difficulty levels, or challenge players worldwide online. Enjoy a visually rich 3D board with adjustable camera controls.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step tutorial, Online multiplayer via Game Center, AI opponent with 5 difficulty levels, 3D game board with adjustable camera, High score tracking and rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Learning more strategy
- 👍 Well-designed app
- 👍 Realistic learning experience
- 👍 Excellent teaching method
- 👍 Pleasing visuals and easy to see

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and freezing issues
- 🤔 Rules seem to change
- 🤔 Online play not working
- 🤔 Difficulty levels too unbalanced

**Reported bugs**

- Online play freezing
- Game getting stuck

**Requested features**

- Undo button
- Ability to customize seeds and board
- Allow Facebook friends to play
- Option to fully complete the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkers free?

Checkers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Oware Master free?

Oware Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Checkers or Oware Master?

Checkers and Oware Master are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 87K and 988 ratings respectively.

### Do Checkers or Oware Master have ads?

Oware Master shows ads; Checkers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checkers or Oware Master?

Checkers ships an update monthly, and Oware Master every 4 months. Most recently, Checkers was updated on October 19, 2026 and Oware Master on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*