Comparison

Makruk ™ vs Ouk 3D

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 5 AI difficulty levels
  • Interactive board editor
  • Customizable game elements
  • Global leaderboard
  • Save and resume gameplay
  • Timed gameplay mode
Features
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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!

About

Ouk 3D

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Makruk ™4 screens
Ouk 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Makruk ™ versus Ouk 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakruk ™Ouk 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (60 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings60 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB203 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVM Mobile TeamSocheat Rath

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Makruk ™

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
8 purchases

Ouk 3D

One-time8
  • 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

Is Makruk ™ free?
Makruk ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ouk 3D free?
Ouk 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Makruk ™ or Ouk 3D have ads?
Ouk 3D shows ads; Makruk ™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Makruk ™ or Ouk 3D?
Makruk ™ ships an update every 10 months, and Ouk 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Makruk ™ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Ouk 3D on September 19, 2026.

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