Comparison

中國象棋 vs Xiangqi

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

Head to head
About

中國象棋

Experience multiple chess variants including Xiangqi, Luqi, and Fanqi. Learn new strategies with the dedicated learning module to improve your game. Enjoy classic gameplay with strategic piece movement to achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Multiple chess variants (Xiangqi, Luqi, Fanqi)
  • Strategic piece movement
  • Learning module for skill improvement
  • Single-player gameplay
  • Classic board game experience
Features
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在遊戲過程中,每個棋子都有著自己的走法,玩家通過移動這些棋子進行布局,從而一步步走向勝利。 同時包含象棋、揭棋、翻棋三大玩法,還增加學棋模塊,助力棋友棋力大漲.

About

Xiangqi

Features
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Xiangqi: Three Kingdoms War brings authentic Chinese chess rules to a clean, playful portrait interface with an original chibi Three Kingdoms theme. - Live online matches: real players, bot fallback, server-validated world leaderboard - Daily tactical puzzles, learning streaks and personal training progress - Guided game review with key moments, move labels, replay and retry practice - Local archive for your 40 most recent computer and pass-and-play games - Easy, Normal and Hard computer opponents - Play as Red or Black with automatic board rotation - Pass-and-play on one phone - Legal-move markers, check alerts, undo and hints - Rating, match records, streaks and leaderboards - Complete offline core gameplay - New-player ad protection and no interstitials during a match - Optional monthly subscription to remove all ads; cancel anytime Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.mobpage.org/en/apps/chessy/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.mobpage.org/en/apps/chessy/privacy

Screenshots

中國象棋4 screens
Xiangqi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 中國象棋 at none against Xiangqi's shown. 中國象棋 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Xiangqi's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 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. 中國象棋 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Xiangqi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

中國象棋 ships an update every 3 months, Xiangqi every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
中國象棋 versus Xiangqi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter中國象棋Xiangqi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer开涛 孙Mobpage Holdings Limited

In-app purchases

4 purchases

中國象棋

One-time4
  • 免除廣告$0.99
  • 大量道具$0.99
  • 更多道具$3.99
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  • 更多大量道具$9.99
1 purchases

Xiangqi

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$1.991 Month

Questions

Is 中國象棋 free?
中國象棋 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xiangqi free?
Xiangqi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 中國象棋 or Xiangqi have ads?
Xiangqi shows ads; 中國象棋 does not.
Which is updated more often, 中國象棋 or Xiangqi?
中國象棋 ships an update every 3 months, and Xiangqi every 3 days. Most recently, 中國象棋 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Xiangqi on October 12, 2026.

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