Comparison

Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator vs Chessnut Next

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

Head to head
About

Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator

Experience a networked spaceship bridge simulation with friends. One device acts as the main screen and simulation hub, while others become individual workstations for roles like Helm, Engineering, and Weapons. It's a collaborative social game where players work together to manage a starship.

Highlights
  • Networked multi-device gameplay
  • Spaceship bridge simulation
  • Role-based workstations (Helm, Eng, Weapons)
  • Captain role for command
  • Social cooperative play
Currently charting
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Report to the Bridge! Artemis is a multi-player, multi-device networked game for IOS devices. IT IS NOT A SINGLE-PLAYER GAME; IT'S FOR FRIENDS IN THE SAME ROOM TOGETHER. Artemis simulates a spaceship bridge by networking several computing devices together. One device runs the simulation and the "main screen", while the others serve as workstations for the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Artemis is a social game where several players are together in one room ("bridge") , and while they all work together, one player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle, doesn't have a workstation, and tells everyone what to do.

About

Chessnut Next

Enhance your chess experience by connecting a smart board to digitally record moves, play against AI, and analyze games. Offers tactical training, custom position creation, and voice input for hands-free play. Review your games with detailed reports and share your progress.

Highlights
  • Smart board connection
  • Play against chess engines
  • Automatic game recording
  • On-device Stockfish analysis
  • Tactical training and puzzles
  • Board editor and position recognition
  • Voice move input
Features
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Chessnut Next is the companion app for Chessnut smart chessboards, bringing physical chess and digital tools together in one seamless experience. Connect a compatible Chessnut board to play naturally with real pieces while the app synchronizes positions, records moves, and saves your games automatically. Whether you are playing against a computer, practicing tactics, reviewing a finished game, or playing face-to-face, Chessnut Next helps you get more from every move. Key Features • Smart Board Connection Connect a compatible Chessnut electronic chessboard and synchronize physical positions with the app in real time. • Play Against Chess Engines Challenge computer opponents with different strengths and playing styles using either a physical board or the on-screen board. • Online Chess Support Use a compatible physical board with supported online chess platforms for a more natural playing experience. • Automatic Game Recording Create and save complete PGN records, including moves, players, results, and time information. • Local Stockfish Analysis Review games with on-device Stockfish analysis to explore evaluations, recommended moves, and critical mistakes. • Maia and Personalized Practice Train against human-like chess engines designed to provide realistic play across different skill levels. • Game Review Reports Generate easy-to-understand reports that highlight strong moves, mistakes, turning points, and opportunities to improve. • Puzzles and Tactical Training Improve calculation, pattern recognition, and practical decision-making with chess puzzles and focused exercises. • Board Editor and Position Recognition Create custom positions manually or use supported image-recognition features to extract a chess position from a photo. • Voice Moves In supported game modes, speak origin and destination squares to enter moves hands-free. • Chess Clock and Over-the-Board Play Record face-to-face games and manage player time with compatible Chessnut devices. • Game Library and Sharing Browse saved games, filter records by source, refresh game data, and share games or review results. • Multiple Languages Choose from a range of interface and content languages. From your first move to detailed post-game review, Chessnut Next combines smart-board connectivity, game recording, engine analysis, and training tools in one app.

Screenshots

Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator3 screens
Chessnut Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator at 51% against Chessnut Next's 0%. Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator also leads on chart position (#199 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.6). Chessnut Next's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.4). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

Chessnut Next is free to download; Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chessnut Next holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Chessnut Next's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator ships an update every 4 months, Chessnut Next monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator versus Chessnut Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtemis Spaceship Bridge SimulatorChessnut Next
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (44 ratings)5.0 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB369 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIncandescent Workshop LLCXenx Technology Limited

Customer experience

Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator

All ratings44 ratings
Positive59.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral8.7%
Negative40.2%

Chessnut Next

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 8 and newer devices (iPad Air, iPhone 6+)
  • Black screen when exiting and re-entering app
  • Server crashes during battle sequences
  • Clients randomly disconnect mid-game
  • Connection errors when typing IP address without hiding keyboard
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  • Incompatible with current PC server versions
  • Crashes on specific device models (iPad Air 2, iPad Mini Retina)
  • Pinch-to-zoom gesture doesn't work properly
  • Difficult to hit some control targets
  • Version 2.4 locked indefinitely with no updates
  • App becomes unresponsive and requires force quit

Requested features

11 requests
  • Update to latest version (2.7.5) to match PC/Steam versions
  • Online/internet-based multiplayer support
  • Web-based or Discord/Zoom compatible remote play
  • Apple TV app for dedicated server/display
  • Built-in quick start guide and tutorials
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  • Proper AirPlay support (720p/1080p output)
  • Community mod support for mobile
  • Multitouch gesture support
  • Better iPhone optimization and retina display support
  • Single-player mode support
  • Mission editor and storytelling enhancements

Chessnut Next

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator

No in-app purchases

None

Chessnut Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator free?
Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chessnut Next free?
Chessnut Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator or Chessnut Next?
Chessnut Next is rated higher. Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator averages 3.4 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Chessnut Next averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.
Do Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator or Chessnut Next have ads?
Neither Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator nor Chessnut Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator or Chessnut Next?
Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator ships an update every 4 months, and Chessnut Next monthly. Most recently, Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator was updated on October 20, 2026 and Chessnut Next on October 21, 2026.

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