Comparison

TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge vs Chess Light

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

Head to head
About

TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge

Engage your logic and mental speed in this original skill game. Help a knight solve puzzles quickly in a relaxing Mediterranean setting. Collect rewards through daily challenges in various unique environments.

Highlights
  • Brain training
  • Logic puzzles
  • Mental speed challenges
  • Collectible rewards
  • Relaxing Mediterranean environment
  • Daily challenges
Features
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Train your brain every day, with this exciting and original skill game. Use your logic and mental speed to help the intrepid knight Troyis™ to resolve the puzzle as fast as possible. Discover a unique, smart and addictive game in which you will evolve every day in a peaceful, relaxed and idyllic Mediterranean environment bathed by turquoise waters! Collect gold and gems with new challenges, in the mine, ice cave, bottom of the sea and more... ***** " Simple, but insanely addictive… " ***** " Easy to start but difficult to master… " ***** " When I found Troyis, I found some real stimulation! " ***** " Addicting, fun and awesome! I can't stop playing! " ***** " The funniest way to train your brain every day! " ***** " This is a really amazing game! " ***** " Is there some type of addictive substance that is coming through the screen into my eye sockets? " ***** " Once you get started, you just can't stop." ***** " I love this game!!! " ***** " Cant go to bed till i have my nightly dose of Troyis!!! " ***** " It's really great game. I love it!! !" ***** " I love Troyis more than my girlfriend…" ***** "It's so simple, but fantastic! " English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Português, Nederlands, Polski, ελληνικά, Türkçe, русский, 日本語, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, لعربية Note: Chess rules NOT required. © Troyis.com - All rights reserved

About

Chess Light

A puzzle game inspired by chess, suitable for all skill levels. Solve over 180 unique puzzles by strategically placing pieces to illuminate every square on the board. Features adjustable difficulty and a helpful hint system.

Highlights
  • 180+ puzzles
  • 6 difficulty levels
  • Hint system
  • Place pieces to light up squares
  • Suitable for all skill levels
Features
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Chess Light is a puzzle game inspired by chess for everyone: from Beginner to Grandmaster. + 180 puzzles + 6 difficulty levels + Hint system Place the pieces on the board and light up all the squares!

Screenshots

TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge4 screens
Chess Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge at every 4 days against Chess Light's every 18 months. TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (93% vs 79%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Chess Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge's written reviews are positive against 79% of Chess Light's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge ships an update every 4 days, Chess Light every 18 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge versus Chess Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTROYIS™ The Brain ChallengeChess Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews — better78.6% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnlinegames OUPyrosphere, Lda

Customer experience

TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.7%

Chess Light

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge

One-time4
  • Gems$0.99
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • Deluxe$5.99
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  • Gems$10.99
1 purchases

Chess Light

One-time1
  • 20 Hints$0.99

Questions

Is TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge free?
TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Light free?
Chess Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge or Chess Light?
TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge is rated higher. TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Chess Light averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge or Chess Light have ads?
Neither TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge nor Chess Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge or Chess Light?
TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge ships an update every 4 days, and Chess Light every 18 months. Most recently, TROYIS™ The Brain Challenge was updated on November 1, 2026 and Chess Light on November 1, 2026.

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