Comparison

Jungle Spirits vs Dark Squares

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

Head to head
About

Jungle Spirits

Engage in a strategic battle with gemmed checkers in a mystical jungle. This game offers dynamic gameplay with game-changing moves, charming visuals, and engaging story elements. Play online or offline against friends or AI.

Highlights
  • Dynamic checkerboard gameplay
  • Three unique jungle maps
  • Seven challenging levels per map
  • Compete against friends or AI
  • Strategic game-changing moves
  • Online and offline play
Features
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Step into the mystical world of Jungle Spirits: Forgotten Checkers! Dive into a vibrant jungle and engage in a strategic battle with gemmed checkers. This game redefines strategy with a unique twist—each move can dramatically alter the game's course, keeping you engaged until the last move. Key Features: * Dynamic Gameplay: Control charming Spirits on a checkerboard where every move counts. * Vibrant Worlds: Explore three unique maps, each with seven challenging levels. * Compete and Conquer: Outsmart friends or AI opponents in tactical duels. * Strategic Depth: Experience game-changing moves that require quick thinking and strategy. Why You'll Love It: * Engaging Story: Discover mysterious worlds and unlock new adventures. * Charming Design: Enjoy a cute yet dark visual aesthetic that immerses you in the jungle. * Endless Fun: Play online or offline, with dynamic mechanics that keep you hooked till the last move. Are you ready to dominate the jungle? Download Jungle Spirits now and embark on your strategic quest! ------------------------- About Jungle Spirits Subscriptions and In-App Purchases: Title: Unlimited Hearts Subscription Length: 1 week Price: $0.99/week Lifetime Purchase: Price: $19.99 By subscribing to Jungle Spirits, you'll have unlimited hearts, allowing you to play unlimited matches in the game without watching any ads. The subscription price is $0.99 per week with auto renewal and lifetime subscription without auto renewal. Payment Details: Prices are in US dollars, may vary by country, and can be converted to local currency depending on the country of residence. Prices are subject to change without notice. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your Apple account when you confirm the subscription purchase. The weekly subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://cake-bird-c5c.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-for-Jungle-Spirits-62a10ef2a40c4d488f8e2f13581a08d0?pvs=4 Privacy Policy: https://cake-bird-c5c.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Jungle-Spirits-Ancient-Checkers-edee04d442624ae48c13d2917db6fae1?pvs=4

About

Dark Squares

Experience chess with a magical twist. Arm your pieces with weapons and spells to outmaneuver opponents. Win by capturing the king in this strategic, fast-paced adaptation.

Highlights
  • Real chess mechanics
  • Weapon and spell loadouts
  • King capture victory condition
  • Play friends online
  • Play against AI
  • Ranked online duels
  • Unlock and upgrade weapons
Features
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This is not the chess you know. Dark Squares is chess, unhinged: every piece can wield a weapon. All the strategy of chess, none of its mercy. FREEZE the knight charging at you. TELEPORT your queen across the board. BLIGHT the enemy ranks and watch them wither. ASCEND a humble pawn into royalty. And when the path is open — take the king. HOW IT PLAYS • Real chess at the core: every classic move works, every classic plan matters. • Weapons change everything: arm a loadout of spells before each battle and cast them at the perfect moment. • Win by capture: no checkmate formalities — the game ends when a king falls. MODES • Play a Friend: challenge friends directly to friendly duels — and earn XP while you're at it. • Play vs Computer: three difficulty levels, and yes — the computer casts weapons too. • Open arena: bring your full loadout against anyone online. • Normalized arena: a fair, ranked duel — both players draft from the same weapon pool, so skill alone decides it. PROGRESSION • Earn XP in every online game — win or lose. • Unlock new weapons and upgrade them to higher tiers as you climb the ladder. • Build your Armory and craft the loadout that fits your style. DARK SQUARES PRO • An optional subscription ($4.99/month, auto-renews) that instantly adds four more weapon families — Aegis, Silence, Blight and Oracle. • Pro is variety, never raw power — free weapons stay fully competitive. Dark Squares is young and evolving — your feedback shapes what comes next. Every piece, a weapon. Every move, a gambit. Welcome to Dark Squares. Privacy Policy: https://darksquares.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Jungle Spirits4 screens
Dark Squares4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dark Squares at weekly against Jungle Spirits's every 5 weeks. Dark Squares also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Jungle Spirits's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Jungle Spirits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Dark Squares sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Jungle Spirits against 5.0 for Dark Squares. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jungle Spirits has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jungle Spirits ships an update every 5 weeks, Dark Squares weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jungle Spirits versus Dark Squares: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJungle SpiritsDark Squares
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmet Yusuf YuksekAvi Kremer

Customer experience

Jungle Spirits

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dark Squares

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Jungle Spirits

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Hearts for A Week$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • Unlimited Hearts for Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

Dark Squares

Subscriptions1
  • Dark Squares Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Jungle Spirits free?
Jungle Spirits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Squares free?
Dark Squares is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jungle Spirits or Dark Squares?
Dark Squares is rated higher. Jungle Spirits averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Dark Squares averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Jungle Spirits or Dark Squares have ads?
Neither Jungle Spirits nor Dark Squares shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jungle Spirits or Dark Squares?
Jungle Spirits ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dark Squares weekly. Most recently, Jungle Spirits was updated on October 6, 2026 and Dark Squares on October 15, 2026.

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