# Lines Knight vs Almost Chess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lines Knight at 100% against Almost Chess's 33%. Almost Chess's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lines Knight sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Almost Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lines Knight ships an update monthly, Almost Chess fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lines Knight | Almost Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-knight/id445198806/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **39** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 78 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARTAK ALAIN SAROYAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374441717) | [hourafter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792872292) |

## What reviewers say

### Lines Knight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lines-knight/id445198806)

This board game challenges players to align five enchanted orbs in a row to clear them and earn points. It features dazzling visuals, sound effects, and Game Center integration for score sharing. The game offers a fun twist on a classic puzzle with a unique creative perspective.

**Highlights:** Align five orbs in a row, Clear orbs for points, Dazzling visuals, Rousing sound effects, Game Center score sharing, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knight's Grace | $1.99 | one-time |
| Knight's Vault | $3.99 | one-time |


### Almost Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-chess-random-boards/id6741071027)

Experience chess with a randomized board layout, offering a fresh tactical challenge for all skill levels. Adapt to new puzzles daily and test your strategic thinking in this unpredictable version of the classic game.

**Highlights:** Randomized board layouts, Single player AI challenges, Two player local mode, Daily puzzling positions, Valid move highlighting, ELO rating system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lines Knight free?

Lines Knight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Almost Chess free?

Almost Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Lines Knight or Almost Chess have ads?

Lines Knight shows ads; Almost Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lines Knight or Almost Chess?

Lines Knight ships an update monthly, and Almost Chess fortnightly. Most recently, Lines Knight was updated on October 24, 2026 and Almost Chess on October 16, 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.*