Comparison

Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) vs Simple Paint AR

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

Head to head
About

Chinese Checker (Capture Mode)

Experience a challenging game of Chinese Checkers with a strong AI opponent. This app supports up to six players, with a unique capture mode where the game ends when no more pieces can be captured. Compete against the computer or friends to hone your strategy.

Highlights
  • Capture mode gameplay
  • Strong AI opponent
  • Supports up to 6 players
  • Leaderboard for computer play
  • Game ends on no captures
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Anybody know how to play chinese checkers, so we don't repeat the rule here. This app is playing in Capture mode, and the AI is very strong. If you cannot defeat computer, please don't complaint. Try to play more, or play with friend to improve your skill. It supports up to 6 players. When select 1 player, you will play with computer. The game will be ended if no balls can are captured. Leaderboard score only count how many balls you get when you play with computer.

About

Simple Paint AR

Create vibrant 3D drawings in augmented reality using a variety of colors and special effects. Import your own photos to paint on or share your creations via email and iTunes.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality drawing
  • Variety of colors and special effects
  • Adjustable brush sizes
  • Import photos from albums
  • Save and email drawings
  • iTunes Sharing for computer transfer
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You can choose from a variety of colours and special effects, including drawing fire and glitter in the air! There are multiple brush sizes to cater to your needs. You can import pictures from your photo albums or take a photo to have it float in the air! Save the drawing or even email the painting to your friends! You can use iTunes Sharing to get the 3D drawings out to your computer. Download now and let your creativity flow!

Screenshots

Simple Paint AR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Paint AR at 80% against Chinese Checker (Capture Mode)'s 9%. Simple Paint AR also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Chinese Checker (Capture Mode)'s advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) is free to download; Simple Paint AR costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Paint AR holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Chinese Checker (Capture Mode)'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Simple Paint AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) ships an update every 11 months, Simple Paint AR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) versus Simple Paint AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChinese Checker (Capture Mode)Simple Paint AR
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscar TsangVirtual GS

Customer experience

Chinese Checker (Capture Mode)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral27.3%
Negative63.6%

Simple Paint AR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Chinese Checker (Capture Mode)

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Paint AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) free?
Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Paint AR free?
Simple Paint AR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) or Simple Paint AR?
Simple Paint AR is rated higher. Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Paint AR averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) or Simple Paint AR have ads?
Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) shows ads; Simple Paint AR does not.
Which is updated more often, Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) or Simple Paint AR?
Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) ships an update every 11 months, and Simple Paint AR every 6 weeks. Most recently, Chinese Checker (Capture Mode) was updated on November 6, 2026 and Simple Paint AR on November 3, 2026.

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