Comparison

I Am Squirrel vs Cat Games vs Chessanova

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

Head to head
About

I Am Squirrel vs Cat Games

Guide a tiny squirrel to safety from a hungry house cat. Dodge, jump, and hide through increasingly challenging rooms. Test your reflexes to keep your adorable friend out of danger.

Highlights
  • Dodge and jump to evade the cat
  • Hide from the hunter
  • Navigate through house rooms
  • Overcome new obstacles
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Increasing difficulty
Features
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I am Squirrel is a fun, fast-paced rescue game where your tiny squirrel friend is in BIG trouble! A hungry house cat is on the hunt, and only you can protect your adorable squirrel from danger. Dodge, jump, hide, and outsmart the cat as you guide your squirrel through exciting rooms inside a lively house. Each level gets trickier — faster chases, smarter cats, and new obstacles that test your reflexes. Stay sharp, stay quick, and keep your squirrel safe! Download I Am Squirrel now and start the Fun!

About

Chessanova

Experience a minimalist, 2D chess game designed for face-to-face play. Enjoy intuitive controls, symmetrical pieces, and unrestricted moves for a pure, distraction-free chess experience. Discover hidden variants that alter gameplay and board configurations.

Highlights
  • Minimalist 2D chessboard
  • Symmetrical piece design
  • Intuitive multi-touch controls
  • Unrestricted moves and unlimited undo/redo
  • Hidden move-based game variants
  • No bots, settings, or in-app purchases
Features
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Welcome to Chessanova! This app offers a minimalist, 2D chessboard made for a face-to-face gameplay between two players. It is designed to create an intuitive chess experience that feels like a true game with pieces, free from the distractions of settings, buttons, or typical app controls. Key Features: - Symmetrical Piece Design: The chess pieces are designed with point symmetry, making them identical from both players' perspectives. No need to rotate pieces or adjust viewing angles – focus purely on the game without distractions. - Intuitive Multi-Touch Control: Move pieces naturally across the board with simple touch gestures. You can drag and drop or tap-select and place pieces precisely where you want. This freedom allows players to replicate a true over-the-board chess experience. - Unrestricted Moves: Unlike typical digital chess games, this app doesn’t restrict moves to legal ones. You can experiment freely – throw pieces off the board, try out unique starting positions, or quickly set up positions to explain tactics to your opponent. With a double-tap, you have unlimited undo and redo at your fingertips (redo by holding an additional finger on the display). - Hidden Move-Based Variants: Chessanova introduces a unique twist to classic chess, allowing you to alter the game through hidden moves. Adjust the board size or add extra pieces seamlessly—no menus or buttons needed. Simply place specific pieces in distinct ways to unlock modifications that bring fresh challenges and force even experienced players to rethink their strategies. Add a whole new layer of variety with one of the following moves: White Pawn to White Rook: Doubles the rooks and expands the board by two columns White Pawn to White Knight: Doubles the knights and expands the board by two columns White Pawn to White Bishop: Doubles the bishops and expands the board by two columns White Rook to White Rook: Removes all rooks and reduces the board by two rows and two columns White Knight to White Knight: Removes all knights and reduces the board by two rows and two columns White Bishop to White Bishop: Removes all bishops and reduces the board by two rows and two columns White Pawn to White Queen: Randomly changes the color scheme King to King: Resets the game A Pure Chess Experience: No bots, settings, in-app purchases, or unnecessary sounds. Just you, your opponent, and the chessboard. Discover a fresh approach to chess with endless possibilities. Enjoy playing together!

Screenshots

I Am Squirrel vs Cat Games4 screens
Chessanova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chessanova at none against I Am Squirrel vs Cat Games's shown. Chessanova also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
I Am Squirrel vs Cat Games versus Chessanova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterI Am Squirrel vs Cat GamesChessanova
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaud AhmedJonas Fehrenberg

Customer experience

I Am Squirrel vs Cat Games

All ratings72 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chessanova

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

I Am Squirrel vs Cat Games

No in-app purchases

None

Chessanova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is I Am Squirrel vs Cat Games free?
I Am Squirrel vs Cat Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chessanova free?
Chessanova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do I Am Squirrel vs Cat Games or Chessanova have ads?
I Am Squirrel vs Cat Games shows ads; Chessanova does not.

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