Comparison

Checkers game vs Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ

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

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About

Checkers game

Experience the classic game of checkers with modern features. Play against AI or real players online, track your progress, and enjoy smooth, visually appealing gameplay. Unlock premium features for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • Play against AI
  • Online multiplayer
  • Offline mode
  • Elo-based leaderboards
  • Suicide mode
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Master the classic game of checkers like never before. Whether you're a casual player or a strategist, this modern app offers everything you need: intuitive controls, smooth gameplay, and elegant visuals. Play your way: challenge a smart AI with four difficulty levels, compete against real players online via Game Center, or enjoy matches offline without an internet connection. You can also try the unique "suicide mode" for a different kind of challenge. Track your progress with Elo-based leaderboards. Train your brain and sharpen your tactical thinking with every match. Every move counts in this fast-paced game of skill and logic. The premium version unlocks even more features: an ad-free experience, higher AI difficulty levels, horizontal mode on iPad, automatic game recording and replay, and the freedom to move and unlock any piece on or off the board. Download now and enjoy checkers your way—solo or multiplayer, online or offline.

About

Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ

Features
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Board Games is a handcrafted collection of 22 classic strategy games from around the world — all in one free app. From familiar favorites like Checkers, Draughts and Othello to traditional games like Konane, Fanorona and Alquerque, you will find a lifetime of strategic depth in your pocket. ▼ Included games (22 total) Checkers & Draughts variants (14): - English Draughts - International Draughts (the classic 10×10) - Italian Draughts - Spanish Draughts - Russian Draughts - Brazilian Draughts - Canadian Draughts (huge 12×12 board) - Turkish Draughts - Czech Draughts - Frisian Draughts (with orthogonal captures) - Pool Checkers - Anti-Checkers (reversed: lose all your pieces to win) - Dameo (a modern 2000-era draughts variant) - Bashni (Russian "stacking" checkers) Othello / Reversi (2): - Standard Othello / Reversi (8×8) - Mini Othello (6×6) Other world-class strategy games (6): - Konane (traditional Hawaiian) - Fanorona (the strategic game of Madagascar) - Alquerque (the ancient Arabic ancestor of Checkers) - Breakthrough - Hexapawn - Lines of Action ▼ Key features - 4 AI difficulty levels — Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert - Choose who moves first — you or the AI - Fully offline — no internet connection required - Built-in strategy hints for every game - Bilingual interface — English and Japanese, switch with one tap - Clean, intuitive design that welcomes beginners and rewards veterans - Beautiful dark-mode look ▼ Perfect for - Quick games on a commute or while waiting in line - Discovering traditional board games from around the world - Chess and checkers fans looking for fresh variants - Puzzle lovers and anyone who enjoys strategic thinking - Relaxing before bed ▼ Quality you can trust Completely free. No ads. No in-app purchases. Every game is unlocked from day one. We respect your privacy — Board Games does not collect any user data. Bring centuries of strategic wisdom from across the globe to your iPhone, and rediscover the timeless joy of a perfect move.

Screenshots

Checkers game4 screens
Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Checkers game at Free against Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ's $1.00. Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Checkers game is free to download; Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ costs $1.00 up front. Checkers game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Checkers game versus Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckers gameBoard Games チェッカー&ドラフツ
PriceFree — better$1.00
Rating4.6 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperItchigooKeisuke Kitajima

Bugs and requests

Checkers game

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Forced moves and jumps
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Incorrect scoring in certain modes
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

5 requests
  • More difficulty levels
  • Offline play option
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Customizable board and pieces
  • Improved AI difficulty

Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checkers game

One-time1
  • Checkers full version$4.99
None

Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checkers game free?
Checkers game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ free?
Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ costs $1.00, with no in-app purchases.
Do Checkers game or Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ have ads?
Checkers game shows ads; Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ does not.

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