Comparison

ホシヅクリ vs Learn Chess Openings with Cat

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

Head to head
About

ホシヅクリ

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プレイヤーは宇宙を旅する孤独な彗星です。 旅をしながら星が生まれる手助けをして、自分好みの星を宇宙に浮かべています。 今まさに生まれようとしている銀河を、あなたたち彗星は同時に通りがかりました。 この銀河を通り抜けるまでに、天体からたくさんの星を作り出して銀河を自分の星で満たしましょう。 ・天体カードを集めて自分のデッキを作り、勝利点となる星カードを生成しましょう。 ・天体カードには色があります。同色カードや異なる3色を揃えることで、より大きな星を作り出しましょう。 ・カードをプレイすると軌道が進み、軌道が35に到達すると銀河を通過してゲーム終了となります。 ・ゲーム終了時にカードに含まれる勝利点の合計が最も高いプレイヤーの勝利となります。

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Learn Chess Openings with Cat

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Learn Chess Openings with Cat is a friendly chess opening trainer designed for beginners who want to understand openings, not just memorize moves. A cute cat guide explains the ideas behind each move, helping you learn why the move matters, what square it controls, and what plan each side is aiming for. Learn Chess Openings with Cat is a friendly chess opening trainer designed for beginners who want to understand openings, not just memorize moves. A cute cat guide explains the ideas behind each move, helping you learn why the move matters, what square it controls, and what plan each side is aiming for. You can study popular chess openings step by step, then test yourself by choosing the correct moves on the board. Both White-side and Black-side practice are supported, so you can learn the same opening from both perspectives. Features: - Learn popular chess opening lines - Cat-style commentary for beginners - Practice as White or Black - Learning mode and test mode - Tap or drag pieces to move - Highlighted squares for easier understanding - Progress tracking for each opening - 3-lives test mode for repeat practice - Japanese and English language support - Free openings included, with optional paid unlocks Included openings: Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation Indian Game: Queen’s Gambit Declined, Tartakower Defense Open Game: Ruy Lopez, Closed, Chigorin Defense Semi-Slav Defense: Anti-Moscow Gambit French Defense: Winawer Variation, Warsaw Variation Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Short Variation English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Neo-Catalan Declined King’s Indian Attack: Yugoslav Variation Scandinavian Defense: Main Line, Mieses Variation Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation This app is ideal if: You are new to chess openings You often forget opening moves You want to understand the purpose behind each move You want to practice both White and Black plans You prefer a calm, simple, and friendly learning experience Start with the free openings and build your opening knowledge one move at a time. References Kasparov, Garry, and Raymond Keene. Batsford Chess Openings 2. 1989. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9. Nunn, John, Graham Burgess, John Emms, and Joe Gallagher. Nunn’s Chess Openings. 1999. ISBN 1-8574-4221-0. Panov, Vasily. Teoría de Aperturas, Tomo I: Aperturas Abiertas - Aperturas Semiabiertas. 1973. ISBN 84-270-0132-0. Schiller, Eric. Standard Chess Openings. 2002. ISBN 1-58042-048-6. de Firmian, Nick. Modern Chess Openings. 15th ed., Random House, 2008. ISBN 0-8129-3682-5.

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ホシヅクリ4 screens
Learn Chess Openings with Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

ホシヅクリ and Learn Chess Openings with Cat are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. ホシヅクリ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Learn Chess Openings with Cat sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ホシヅクリ versus Learn Chess Openings with Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterホシヅクリLearn Chess Openings with Cat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB29 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShohei ToyamaREBRON

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ホシヅクリ

Subscriptions1
  • ホシヅクリ完全版$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • ホシヅクリ完全版(買切)$24.99
8 purchases

Learn Chess Openings with Cat

One-time8
  • Popular No.4 Semi-Slav Defense$1.99
  • Popular No.5 French Defense$1.99
  • Popular No.6 Caro-Kann Defense$1.99
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  • Popular No.7 English Opening$1.99
  • Popular No.8 King’s Indian Attack$1.99
  • Popular No.9 Scandinavian Defense$1.99
  • Popular No.10 Pirc Defense$1.99
  • Unlock All Openings$7.99

Questions

Is ホシヅクリ free?
ホシヅクリ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Chess Openings with Cat free?
Learn Chess Openings with Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ホシヅクリ or Learn Chess Openings with Cat have ads?
Neither ホシヅクリ nor Learn Chess Openings with Cat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ホシヅクリ or Learn Chess Openings with Cat?
ホシヅクリ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Learn Chess Openings with Cat every 2 weeks. Most recently, ホシヅクリ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Learn Chess Openings with Cat on October 28, 2026.

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