Comparison

Arimaa Trainer vs Jin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Arimaa Trainer

Learn and master a deep strategy board game with simple rules suitable for all ages. Explore millions of unique game possibilities and challenge yourself with increasing AI difficulty levels. Features include a video tutorial, score tracking, and the ability to save and replay games.

Highlights
  • Video tutorial for learning rules
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Handicap game support
  • High score and rating tracking
  • Pass and play mode
  • Load, save, and email games
  • Replay games from any position
Features
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Arimaa is one of the fastest growing modern strategy games. Rules are simple and intuitive enough for kids to play easily, yet there is more than enough strategic depth to satisfy the most demanding gamer. If you enjoy challenging games like Chess, Checkers, Go, or Shogi, discover Arimaa and see why it was chosen in the Discovery Channel's list of the Top 10 Mind-bending Strategy Games and also recommended by Scientific American MIND magazine. “The rules are simple enough for kids to learn, and the game was creative and engaging.” —Frederik Joelving; Scientific American Mind magazine With millions of opening setups to choose from, every game requires creative thinking right from the beginning and no need to memorize openings. It's a never ending puzzle, each game is different. In just the first 10 moves of Arimaa there's more possible games than there are atoms in our universe. “Because the number of possible moves in an Arimaa position (roughly 20,000) is much higher than in chess (about 30 or so), even the fastest computers will not be able to search very far into the tree of possibilities.” —R. Wayne Schmittberger; GAMES magazine This Arimaa app includes a video tutorial to teach the rules of the game making it easy to get started. There are increasing levels of difficulty to help you build your skill, and a score to let you know how well you played. Try beating the AI faster or by losing fewer pieces to top your high score. The app is loaded with features and settings to help you learn this addictive new game. Features: • video tutorial to teach the rules • several difficulty levels • ability to play handicap games • keep track of high scores • keep track of ratings • mode to pass and play with a friend • option to auto-rotate the board between moves • option to auto-rotate the game between moves • option to pause between moves • option to play rated games • option to use a move timer • ability to load and save games • ability to email the game • ability to replay a game from any position • dedicated full screen mode for iPad Awards and Recognition: • Scientific American MIND magazine: Brainy gift recommendation • Discovery Channel's HowStuffWorks: Selected as 3rd most mind-bending game • Parents Choice: Approved award • Creative Child magazine: 2010 Game of the Year This app is provided in compliance with Section 2 of the Arimaa Public License. License #100520.

About

Jin

A traditional-inspired strategy board game with deep tactics and satisfying mind games. Move pieces, combine them to increase value, and capture opponents. Easy to learn but rewards strategic thinking and mastery.

Highlights
  • Tactical board strategy
  • Fast, turn-based gameplay
  • Combine pieces to increase value
  • Capture enemy stacks
  • Unique neutral zone rules
  • Score limit victory condition
Features
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JIN is a traditional-inspired strategy board game built around clean rules, deep tactics, and satisfying mind games. Move your pieces across the board, combine them to increase their value, and capture your opponent by landing with equal or lower strength. Every turn is a puzzle, and one mistake can flip the entire match. With simple controls and a calm aesthetic, JIN is easy to learn in minutes, but rewards players who think ahead, set traps, and master positioning. Key Features Tactical board strategy with fast, turn-based gameplay Move orthogonally or diagonally and plan every step Combine your own pieces by stacking to create stronger values Capture enemy stacks using smart positioning and value control Unique neutral zone rules that create interesting mid-board tension Play to win by capturing key pieces or reaching the score limit Minimal, relaxing presentation with deep competitive strategy JIN is designed for players who love pure strategy, clean design, and games where skill matters more than luck.

Screenshots

Arimaa Trainer4 screens
Jin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jin at Free against Arimaa Trainer's $0.99. Jin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Arimaa Trainer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On ads and device support 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

Jin is free to download; Arimaa Trainer costs $0.99 up front. Jin sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Arimaa Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Arimaa Trainer versus Jin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArimaa TrainerJin
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartti JuotasniemiCARTER JOSEPH CRONK

Customer experience

Arimaa Trainer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

Jin

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Arimaa Trainer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Jin

One-time4
  • BEACH GLASS$4.99
  • SANDY CHROME$4.99
  • NEON NIGHT$4.99
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  • FALL BREAK$4.99

Questions

Is Arimaa Trainer free?
Arimaa Trainer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jin free?
Jin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arimaa Trainer or Jin?
Jin is rated higher. Arimaa Trainer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Jin averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Arimaa Trainer or Jin have ads?
Neither Arimaa Trainer nor Jin shows ads.

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