Comparison

Chessed Up vs Divine Intervention Chess

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

Head to head
About

Chessed Up

Experience chess with a chaotic twist. This game reimagines traditional pieces with unique, powerful abilities, offering a fresh challenge for chess enthusiasts. Unlock new pieces and game modes as you progress.

Highlights
  • 12+ special chess pieces
  • 6 unique game modes
  • Unlockable pieces and modes
  • Traditional chess gameplay reimagined
  • Progressive leveling system
Features
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You like to play chess but sometimes you want something...more? Chessed Up is the game for you! You have the same traditional chess pieces, but they are not what they seem: A pawn that can shoot a cannon ball. A knight that can jump to any space on the board. A bishop that can bring back captured pieces. A queen that explodes when captured. A rook that cannot be captured. And way more! There are 12 special pieces beyond the traditional ones, and 6 game modes. As you play more and more, you advance levels and unlock special pieces and game modes.

About

Divine Intervention Chess

Experience chess like never before with unique game modes featuring special pieces and dice rolls that alter traditional gameplay. Compete globally in multiplayer battles and climb leaderboards. Optimized for mobile and tablet.

Highlights
  • Four unique game modes
  • Special piece abilities
  • Dice-based power-ups
  • Global multiplayer tournaments
  • Leaderboard rankings
  • Mobile and tablet optimization
Features
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4 Game Modes: Classic Chess, Chess with Dice, Chess with special characters, Chess with Dice and Special Pieces. Divine Intervention Chess, a revolutionary twist on classic chess. Traditional pieces are now upgraded with specialized powers that go beyond their usual movements. From knights that can leap across the board to rooks with the ability to teleport, your strategy will evolve with every game. With each roll of the dice of fate, you gain the chance to activate special moves, boost your pieces' powers, or even change the rules of the game entirely. Compete in global tournaments, climb the leaderboard and showcase your skills in exciting multiplayer battles, challenging players from around the world. Perfectly optimized for mobile and tablet. Are you ready to outthink, outplay, and outlast your opponents? The battlefield is waiting! Game modes include: Classic Chess – Play the traditional strategy game with no twists. Chess with Dice – Roll the dice to add an exciting, unpredictable twist to your game! Chess with Special Pieces – Explore new challenges with pieces that change the game dynamics. Special Pieces with Dice – Combine dice and special pieces for a newly challenged chess experience. Important Note: The game is currently in beta testing. Please be aware that some features may not be fully polished and bugs may occur. Play at your own risk as we continue to refine and improve the game. We appreciate your feedback during this early phase!

Screenshots

Chessed Up4 screens
Divine Intervention Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Divine Intervention Chess at none against Chessed Up's 1. Divine Intervention Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). Chessed Up's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Chessed Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Divine Intervention Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chessed Up against 5.0 for Divine Intervention Chess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chessed Up ships an update every 10 months, Divine Intervention Chess weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chessed Up versus Divine Intervention Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessed UpDivine Intervention Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB540 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcelo CostaKhoa Truong

Customer experience

Chessed Up

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Divine Intervention Chess

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chessed Up

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
None

Divine Intervention Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chessed Up free?
Chessed Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Divine Intervention Chess free?
Divine Intervention Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chessed Up or Divine Intervention Chess?
Chessed Up and Divine Intervention Chess are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Chessed Up or Divine Intervention Chess have ads?
Chessed Up shows ads; Divine Intervention Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, Chessed Up or Divine Intervention Chess?
Chessed Up ships an update every 10 months, and Divine Intervention Chess weekly. Most recently, Chessed Up was updated on October 24, 2026 and Divine Intervention Chess on October 24, 2026.

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