Makruk ™ vs Ouk 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Makruk ™
Experience the traditional Thai Chess game, Makruk, on your mobile device. Play against AI opponents with adjustable difficulty, customize your game, and compete on a global leaderboard. Save your progress and enjoy timed matches.
- 5 AI difficulty levels
- Interactive board editor
- Customizable game elements
- Global leaderboard
- Save and resume gameplay
- Timed gameplay mode
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Immerse yourself in the rich history and tradition of Makruk, fondly known as Thai Chess. Stemming from the ancient Indian game of chaturanga from the 6th-century, Makruk carries the legacy of a game that inspired modern chess. Experience the beauty of this time-honored game right on your phone. Whether it's a cozy family game night or a solo challenge against AI opponents, Makruk promises endless hours of strategic play. Think you've got the skills? Test your mettle against our advanced AI – it won't be easy to outsmart the best! Climb the ranks by earning experience points for each AI you conquer, with greater rewards for tougher challenges. Stellar Features Include: 5 AI Levels: From Novice to Grandmaster! Interactive Board Editor Personalize Your Game: Custom boards, pieces, avatars, and themes Global Leaderboard: Rise to the top and showcase your prowess! Share Memorable Matches with Friends Save & Resume: Never lose your progress Race Against the Clock: Timed gameplay for the adrenaline junkies! Discover the allure of Makruk today and embark on a chess journey like no other!
Ouk 3D
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Ouk 3D brings two traditional Khmer board games to your phone: Ouk, Cambodia's own form of chess, and Rek, a fast, tactical game of capture and encirclement played on the same board. Play the way you like — a clean 2D board or a full 3D table, switchable at any time. Challenge friends, get matched with players worldwide in online multiplayer, or sharpen your skills against the AI at five difficulty levels. Climb the leaderboard in each game, chat with your opponent, and ask for a rematch when it's close. Whether you grew up playing Ouk and Rek or are discovering them for the first time, Ouk 3D delivers an authentic, faithful experience of Cambodia's classic games of strategy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Makruk ™ at none against Ouk 3D's shown. Makruk ™ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Ouk 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Makruk ™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ouk 3D sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Makruk ™ ships an update every 10 months, Ouk 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Makruk ™ | Ouk 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (60 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | VM Mobile Team | Socheat Rath |
In-app purchases
Makruk ™
- Premium$3.99
Ouk 3D
- Coins 4,000$0.99
- Gems 10$0.99
- Gems 25$1.99
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- Coins 8,500$1.99
- Gems 60$4.99
- Coins 21,000$4.99
- Coins 50,000$9.99
- Gems 130$9.99
Questions
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