Comparison

Mills vs Chess 3D

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

Head to head
About

Mills

Engage in a classic strategy board game with online and offline multiplayer options. Form three-in-a-row to capture opponent pieces or block their moves. Compete globally and unlock achievements in this timeless game.

Highlights
  • Online and offline multiplayer
  • Singleplayer mode
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Online highscore leaderboard
  • Customizable rules
  • Classic travel game
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Mills board game by LITE Games: Play the popular game of Mills on iPhone and iPad with online multiplayer now for free. Mills is a hugely popular game throughout the world, characterized by the fact it is so easy to learn – and it’s even older than chess. Nowadays the game that's also well known as Nine Men's Morris, The Mill Game, or Cowboy Checkers is a national pastime in many countries. Variations of the game include Morabaraba (South Africa), Char Bar (India), or Tapatan (Philippines). The aim of the game is to hit as many enemy stones as possible by forming so-called Mills (3 stones in a row). However, you can also block your opponent by cleverly moving your own stones around, rendering them unable to make a move. If you think that you're a master of strategy: try to win against the strongest players of the LITE Games community! Features: - Completely free and in English - Unlock amazing achievements - Climb to the top of the online highscore leaderboard - Singleplayer and multiplayer - Can be played online and offline - Customizable rules to suit your individual needs Mills is a real classic travel game – it is perfect for fans of Backgammon, Draughts or Othello and offers a strategic challenge for beginners as well as experienced veterans. Join in and get yourself a top spot in the Mills player community. The 10 best players will be proudly displayed each week on https://www.lite.games/games/mills/. The Top 3 of the month will also appear on the Mills Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/LGMillsCommunity/. The mobile Mills board game is offered in high quality localization in the following languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Turkish, Russian, Polish, Mandarin Chinese and Japanese. "Mills - The Board Game" is an advertiser funded app, i.e. ads are presented within the app. If you prefer to use the app without ads we do offer a "no ads" setting as auto-renewable subscription. You have the choice between the following options: - 1 month for $0.99 or equivalent (subscription renews after 1 month) - 3 months for $1.99 or equivalent (subscription renews after 3 months) - 12 months for $4.49 or equivalent (subscription renews after 1 year) The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The iTunes account will be charged on confirmation of purchase. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable You can find our general terms and conditions here: http://tc.lite.games ...and our privacy policy here: http://privacy.lite.games __________ General Data Protection Regulation The protection of the personal data of our users and customers is of utmost importance to us. Lite Games' data protection policy complies with the applicable legal provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act (“Bundesdatenschutzgesetz”), the Telemedia Act (“Telemediengesetz”) and the provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By downloading and installing this app you agree that you have read, understand, and unconditionally accept our general Terms & Conditions (http://tc.lite.games) and our Privacy Policy (http://privacy.lite.games). You especially agree that we collect and/or transfer data (including device ids and IP addresses) to optimize our in-app advertising and to enhance its performance and targeting. If you do not agree to our Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy, you should not use any of our apps or services in any way. ___________ Visit us for more free iPhone and iPad games: https://www.lite.games

About

Chess 3D

Experience chess with stunning 3D graphics and realistic visuals. Get assistance with move suggestions to enhance your gameplay. Perfect for players seeking a visually engaging and supportive chess experience.

Highlights
  • High-quality 3D graphics
  • Realistic game view
  • Suggestions on potential moves
  • Online trainer
  • Learn openings
Features
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If you are looking for a chess game with high quality graphics, you've finally found your app. The realistic view of the game and suggestions on potential moves will accompany you for the entire game experience. Are you ready for the challenge?

Screenshots

Mills4 screens
Chess 3D2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mills at 73% against Chess 3D's 11%. Mills also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3). Chess 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Mills sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Chess 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mills holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Mills's written reviews are positive against 11% of Chess 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mills ships an update every 3 months, Chess 3D every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mills versus Chess 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMillsChess 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (71 ratings) — better3.3 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews — better10.6% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB38 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperLITE Games GmbHGaetano Consiglio

Customer experience

Mills

All ratings71 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral8.5%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative16.0%

Chess 3D

All ratings26 ratings
Positive57.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive10.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative86.5%

Bugs and requests

Mills

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App freezes during games
  • Game won't let me move pieces
  • Connection lost frequently, resulting in loss
  • Opponent has unlimited time
  • Cannot tap to move pieces
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  • Game freezes and drains battery
  • Ads redirect to app store
  • Automatic ties due to repeated moves
  • Computer AI moves pieces anywhere
  • Game logic issues with piece movement
  • App crashes frequently
  • Touchscreen not responding correctly
  • Fake players and fake best lists
  • Incorrect scoring for wins/losses
  • AI is too easy in 'very hard' mode

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add emojis or pre-defined texts for interaction
  • Implement a 'cheat report' button
  • Allow custom profile pictures
  • Improve UI for highlighting possible moves
  • Add a two-player mode
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  • Improve rules section for clarity
  • More challenging AI settings
  • Better handling of ads (e.g., less intrusive)
  • Option to remove ads at a reasonable price
  • Fix the block/friend list functionality

Chess 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mills

Subscriptions3
  • No Ads 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • No Ads 3 Months$1.993 Months
  • No Ads 1 Year$4.491 Year
2 purchases

Chess 3D

One-time2
  • Chess Players$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Mills free?
Mills is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess 3D free?
Chess 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mills or Chess 3D?
Mills is rated higher. Mills averages 4.5 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Chess 3D averages 3.3 from 26 ratings.
Do Mills or Chess 3D have ads?
Both Mills and Chess 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mills or Chess 3D?
Mills ships an update every 3 months, and Chess 3D every 4 months. Most recently, Mills was updated on September 22, 2026 and Chess 3D on September 3, 2026.

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