Comparison

Checkers!! vs Mr Checkers

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

Head to head
About

Checkers!!

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
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Checkers - classic checkers game that you can play against challenging computer opponent or with your friends online. 3 gameplay modes: * One player against computer * Two players sharing board * Two players online game Strong computer opponent: * 7 levels of difficulty * Auto-difficulty - game engine tracks your playing skills and adapts game difficulty exactly for you * Move undo function that allows you multiple retries and workout of your checker standing * Configure mandatory capture Online game: * Game Center * Voice chat * Leaderboards The game plays according to American Checkers / English Draughts / German Dame rules.

About

Mr Checkers

Experience the classic board game with a minimalist design. Enjoy straightforward gameplay with adjustable difficulty and player modes. A premium subscription removes all ads for an uninterrupted experience.

Highlights
  • Classic board game implementation
  • 1 or 2 player modes
  • Adjustable difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Minimalist design
  • Standard English Draughts rules
  • Auto-draw on repeated positions
  • Ad-free premium subscription
Features
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From the developers who brought you Mr Word, Mr Checkers is a brilliant implementation of the classic board game. Taking away all the unnecessary stuff, Mr Checkers takes you straight into the game you love. There are no menus, not even a start button, you're just straight in. Click the small "i" button to access options, which are 1 or 2 player, and Easy, Medium or Hard (1 player only). You can switch between 1 and 2 player mode at any time and even change difficulty level in the middle of a game (great if you are struggling to beat Mr Checkers). This is standard English Draughts (also known as American Checkers), on an 8x8 board. No Huffing. If you can take a piece, you have to (you won't be allowed to move another piece in this instance). A draw will be automatically declared if the same board position is repeated 3 times. Mr Checkers now offers Premium Subscription. Once subscribed, all advertising is removed from the app, allowing you to enjoy the classic word game with zero distractions. Mr Checkers Premium Subscription is an auto-renewing subscription, at a cost of $0.49 with a duration of 1 year (prices vary in other regions). Please click "remove ads" to purchase a subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings on your device after purchase. Please visit https://www.gileschanot.com/privacy-policy for our privacy policy. Please see the terms of service at https://www.gileschanot.com/terms. Playing against Mr Checkers in 1 player mode, Easy level is perfect for beginners. Medium provides a challenge for most normal players, and Hard will defeat all but the best players. Mr Checkers is beautifully designed and very minimalist, in keeping with the Mr Word philosophy. Enjoy!

Screenshots

Checkers!!4 screens
Mr Checkers2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkers!! at none against Mr Checkers's 1. Checkers!! also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (140 vs 31). Mr Checkers's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Mr Checkers sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per year. Checkers!! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checkers!! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Checkers!!'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Mr Checkers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkers!! ships an update every 3 months, Mr Checkers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Checkers!! versus Mr Checkers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckers!!Mr Checkers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (140 ratings) — better4.0 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUAB Target WorksTruncated Tales Limited

Customer experience

Checkers!!

All ratings140 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative21.4%

Mr Checkers

All ratings31 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Checkers!!

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • Game incorrectly declares victory before game completion
  • Ads pop up in the middle of gameplay
  • Difficulty selecting moves with touch input

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Improved Game Center integration
  • Pass button for forced move situations
  • Backward jumping capability for kings
  • Better anti-cheat detection system
  • Easier friend multiplayer setup

Mr Checkers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Checkers!!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mr Checkers

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - Zero Ads$0.491 Year

Questions

Is Checkers!! free?
Checkers!! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mr Checkers free?
Mr Checkers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checkers!! or Mr Checkers?
Checkers!! is rated higher. Checkers!! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Mr Checkers averages 4.0 from 31 ratings.
Do Checkers!! or Mr Checkers have ads?
Checkers!! shows ads; Mr Checkers does not.
Which is updated more often, Checkers!! or Mr Checkers?
Checkers!! ships an update every 3 months, and Mr Checkers every 2 months. Most recently, Checkers!! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mr Checkers on October 13, 2026.

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