Comparison

Hipster Chess vs Shape Dash

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

Head to head
About

Hipster Chess

This game offers a unique match-3 puzzle experience by incorporating the movement rules of chess pieces. Instead of traditional chess, players line up four or more pieces to clear the board and achieve high scores. It's an addictive and smart twist on the genre, suitable for quick or extended play sessions.

Highlights
  • Match-3 gameplay with chess piece movement
  • Single-player addictive puzzle experience
  • Blitz game modes
  • Game Center integration
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Unlockable score multipliers
Features
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Hipster Chess is a smart and addictive time killer, similar to many other match-3 games, but with a clever twist. There's no other player, no checkmate. Line up 4 or more chess pieces to clear them off the board. Sounds simple? The trick is that pieces only move like they do in real chess! - TouchArcade.com - "Hipster Chess goes further than most match-3s in creating a smart and thoughtful experience." - AppAdvice.com - "Hipster Chess turns the game of chess on its head and then has it breakdance." - SlideToPlay.com - "Hipster Chess is incredibly addictive, and also an interesting experiment in genre mash-ups." Even if you never liked chess, remember, Hipster Chess is totally not chess! Its simplicity will amaze and entertain you! - Play for hours or minutes - Smart and addictive gameplay - A Match 3 game on steroids - Blitz game modes for those who dare - Full Game Center integration - Multiple leaderboards and achievements - Unlock achievements to increase score multiplier - Compete in real time with your friends - Line up crazy combos for mega scores

About

Shape Dash

Features
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Get ready for an exhilarating journey with Shape Dash: Block Blitz! In this action-packed game, you’ll guide your character through a vibrant world, dodging traps and obstacles while collecting Tetris blocks. Once you've gathered enough blocks, switch to the second phase where strategy comes into play. Drag and match blocks from the left into existing rows or columns on the right—clear a full line or column to score points and eliminate blocks! Compete against friends and track your progress with our leaderboard, showcasing your top three high scores. Are you ready to dash, collect, and conquer?

Screenshots

Hipster Chess4 screens
Shape Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape Dash at none against Hipster Chess's 2. Hipster Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Hipster Chess sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Shape Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hipster Chess versus Shape Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHipster ChessShape Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniils SilovKohei Kimura

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hipster Chess

One-time2
  • x3 Score Multiplier Boost$0.99
  • Remove Banner$0.99
None

Shape Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hipster Chess free?
Hipster Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shape Dash free?
Shape Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hipster Chess or Shape Dash have ads?
Neither Hipster Chess nor Shape Dash shows ads.

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