Linear B vs Candidate Moves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linear B
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This is game designed to introduce the fascinating world of LinearB ideograms crafted 3,500 years ago by the Mycenaean Greeks. Here's how to play:" ① Tap the icon below to begin. ② Tap the cards sequentially. ③ When two consecutive cards match, they will disappear. ④ Your speed determines your score – the faster you are, the more points you earn. ⑤ Be careful! If you tap the same card more than 5 times, there's a penalty: the cards will shuffle, making the game more challenging. ⑥ Need help? Tap the “refresh” button (below right) to shuffle the cards and briefly reveal their flip side to assist you. Remember, after 5 shuffles, the flip side will no longer be visible. ⑦ Once all cards are matched, the game is ⑧ Ready for a new challenge? Simply tap the 'NEW' button to start again." Enjoy the game and immerse yourself in the ancient world of Linear B ideograms!"
Candidate Moves
Sharpen your chess tactics with interactive puzzles and position analysis. This app helps players of all levels improve tactical vision and decision-making through carefully selected positions and detailed explanations.
- Interactive chess puzzles
- Position analysis
- Tactical pattern recognition
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Detailed solution explanations
- Streak tracking
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Master chess tactics through engaging puzzles and position analysis! Candidate Moves is your personal chess tactics trainer, designed to help players of all levels sharpen their tactical vision and improve their decision-making abilities. INTERACTIVE PUZZLES - Carefully selected positions from real games - Multiple-choice format makes learning engaging - Animated chess board visualizations - Detailed explanations for every solution IMPROVE YOUR CHESS GAME - Build your tactical pattern recognition - Monitor your solving accuracy - Watch your chess understanding grow - Track your solving streaks FEATURES FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS - Suitable for beginners to advanced players - Progressive difficulty levels - Clear, easy-to-use interface - Learn classic tactical patterns - Practice finding the best candidate moves LEARN AS YOU PLAY - Understand the reasoning behind each move - Develop your calculation skills - Improve your pattern recognition - Learn from your mistakes with detailed explanations Perfect for: - Chess players looking to improve their tactical skills - Beginners wanting to learn basic patterns - Intermediate players honing their calculation - Advanced players maintaining their tactical sharpness - Anyone who enjoys solving chess puzzles Whether you have five minutes or an hour, Candidate Moves helps you make the most of your practice time. Each puzzle is carefully selected to teach important tactical patterns and improve your chess vision. Train your tactical eye, improve your calculation skills, and become a stronger chess player with Candidate Moves – your pocket chess trainer! This application is subject to the standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linear B at none against Candidate Moves's 1. Candidate Moves's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Candidate Moves sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Linear B asks for nothing beyond the download.
Linear B ships an update every 3 weeks, Candidate Moves weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linear B | Candidate Moves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NICHOLAOS KOSKINAS | martin schranz |
In-app purchases
Linear B
No in-app purchases
Candidate Moves
- Unlimited Access$8.991 Month
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