# Checkers!! vs Dama

Checkers!! and Dama both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Checkers!!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Dama's. Checkers!! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). Dama's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (621 vs 140). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dama sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Checkers!! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Checkers!! against 4.4 for Dama. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 621 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Checkers!!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Dama's.

Checkers!! ships an update every 3 months, Dama every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkers!! | Dama |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id504168147/reviews) | **[4.4 (621 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dama-turkish-checkers/id1160227601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **621** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UAB Target Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/353426805) | [GLOBILE BILISIM BILGISAYAR HIZMETLERI ILETISIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/446784596) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkers!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id504168147)

Enjoy classic checkers with multiple gameplay modes. Challenge a smart AI with adaptive difficulty or play against friends online with voice chat and leaderboards. Perfect for quick games or strategic matches.

**Highlights:** Play against computer AI, Local two-player mode, Online multiplayer via Game Center, 7 difficulty levels, Adaptive auto-difficulty, Move undo function, Voice chat in online games

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎮 Multiple difficulty levels for all skill levels
- 👥 Two-player local multiplayer option
- 🧠 Good for learning and improving checkers skills
- 🎨 Realistic visuals and authentic board layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive advertisements during gameplay
- 🐛 Forced move mechanics frustrate players
- 🎮 Weak AI at highest difficulty level
- 👥 Limited multiplayer player pool
- 🔌 Game Center multiplayer disconnection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game forces specific moves even when better alternatives exist
- Forced jump mechanic overrides player strategy
- Game crashes after matches end
- Game Center multiplayer disconnects during play
- Unintended moves executed by the app

**Requested features**

- Higher difficulty levels beyond level 6
- More diverse opening gambits and strategies
- Draw offer feature for stalemate situations
- Game themes or skins customization
- Score tracking and statistics


### Dama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dama-turkish-checkers/id1160227601)

Experience Turkish Checkers, a strategic board game on an 8x8 grid. Capture all opponent pieces or block their moves to win. Features rules for men and kings, including mandatory multi-jumps.

**Highlights:** 8x8 board gameplay, 16 men per player, Forward/sideways movement, Capturing by jumping, King promotion, Mandatory multi-jumps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkers!! free?

Checkers!! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dama free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Checkers!! or Dama?

Dama is rated higher. Checkers!! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Dama averages 4.4 from 621 ratings.

### Do Checkers!! or Dama have ads?

Checkers!! shows ads; Dama does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checkers!! or Dama?

Checkers!! ships an update every 3 months, and Dama every 9 months. Most recently, Checkers!! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dama on November 2, 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.*