Comparison

jMagic vs ChessRobot

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

Head to head
About

jMagic

Perform impressive card magic tricks directly from your phone. Amaze friends and family with a simple yet captivating illusion using just six cards and a few taps.

Highlights
  • Perform card magic tricks
  • Simple interface
  • Impress friends and family
  • Uses six cards
  • Interactive illusion
Features
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When magic meets your phone! Surprise yourself, your friends and family with this little trick. 6 cards, a few clicks and a lot of magic!* Even if we try to make the use of jMagic as simple as possible, it is still a magic trick. Therefore, here are some tips: 1) Never perform a trick more than three times to the same audience. 2) Only show jMagic to one person at a time. 3) Talk to the people while performing the trick. 4) Never be arrogant, always remember how amazed you were the first time. 5) Don’t be disappointed if you find out how the trick works, but look forward to amaze others with it. 6) Keep the secret! Because ... to betray the secret is not sexy! Little story for the "secret keepers" in the App Store: A trumpet player says to the magician: "I've seen how you do the trick!" Says the magician: "I have also seen how you do it with a trumpet: You blow up in and then out comes the music down!" P.S .: For questions and suggestions for improvement please send an e-mail to support@j-apps.com. We try to answer them as quickly as possible. Jesse & Jo from j-apps

About

ChessRobot

This app teaches children chess and basic programming by letting them build and train a robot to play. It offers interactive tutorials, puzzles, and robot battles, with safe online and offline play options.

Highlights
  • Build and train a chess-playing robot
  • Interactive chess tutorials and puzzles
  • Robot battles against other players' robots
  • Safe online and offline play
  • Robot customization and design
  • Learn chess strategies and tactics
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ChessRobot: The Fun Way to Learn Chess and Programming! Welcome to ChessRobot, the ultimate app for kids to dive into the world of chess and coding. Perfect for beginners and advanced players alike, ChessRobot makes learning chess engaging and interactive for children of all ages. Build, Learn, and Play: In ChessRobot, kids get to build their own robot and teach it how to play chess. As they progress, they’ll learn how the game works, from moving pieces to checkmating opponents. The journey doesn't stop there; they’ll explore advanced chess concepts such as openings, middlegame strategies, and tactics. Key free Features: - Learn chess tutorial: Interactive tutorial teaching your kid how to play chess, filled with puzzles and challenges. - 5! robot building Levels: Complete puzzles and challenges to build your robot! 5 quirky and fun robot challengers to play against - Robot Battles: Challenge other kids' robots and see whose robot reigns supreme. - Online Play: Safe and secure online play with no chat features to ensure your child’s safety. - Offline Access: Enjoy the full app experience offline, making it perfect for car trips and travel. Key Features unlocked with subscription: - Learn chess tutorial: Interactive tutorial teaching your kid how to play chess, filled with puzzles and challenges. - 16 Exciting Levels: Complete puzzles and challenges to build your robot, with hidden bonus levels for extra fun! - Robot Battles: Challenge other kids' robots and see whose robot reigns supreme. - Robot Designer: Customize your robot with unique designs throughout the app. - Robot Configurations: Access to all robot parts and features to make your robot stronger. - Online Play: Safe and secure online play with no chat features to ensure your child’s safety. - Offline Access: Enjoy the full app experience offline, making it perfect for car trips and travel. Safety First: ChessRobot is designed with your child’s safety in mind. There’s no way to communicate with other users, ensuring complete anonymity and security. The app is built to work almost entirely offline, so once your account is registered, your child can enjoy hours of uninterrupted play without internet access. Tested and Approved by Kids: ChessRobot is kid-tested and kid-approved, offering an educational and entertaining experience they’ll love. Perfect for iPad: Optimized for iPad, ChessRobot provides a smooth and engaging learning experience for your child. Download ChessRobot today and let your child embark on an exciting journey of chess and programming! You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month ($2.99) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (monthly) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Subscription will give you full access to all features in the app • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.timefreeze.com/#/privacy-policy/ • Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Terms of Use: https://www.timefreeze.com/#/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

jMagic4 screens
ChessRobot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChessRobot at 4.8 against jMagic's 3.0. ChessRobot also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 32 months) and review sentiment (83% vs 63%). jMagic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. ChessRobot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. jMagic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChessRobot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of jMagic's written reviews are positive against 83% of ChessRobot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

jMagic ships an update every 32 months, ChessRobot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
jMagic versus ChessRobot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjMagicChessRobot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings410 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerj-apps GbRMichel Loenngren

Customer experience

jMagic

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

ChessRobot

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

jMagic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ChessRobot

Subscriptions1
  • ChessRobot subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is jMagic free?
jMagic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChessRobot free?
ChessRobot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, jMagic or ChessRobot?
ChessRobot is rated higher. jMagic averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ChessRobot averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do jMagic or ChessRobot have ads?
Neither jMagic nor ChessRobot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, jMagic or ChessRobot?
jMagic ships an update every 32 months, and ChessRobot every 2 days. Most recently, jMagic was updated on November 6, 2026 and ChessRobot on November 4, 2026.

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