Comparison

ChessXpanse vs Exhomorph

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

Head to head
About

ChessXpanse

Experience a unique chess variant with dynamic battlefields and new strategic units. Engage in intense, immediate matches where every move is critical to outmaneuver your opponent and achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Dynamic board sizes and starting positions
  • Three new strategic units: GateKeeper, Mage, Archer
  • Immediate and intense close-proximity combat
  • Adaptable strategy for varied gameplay
  • Focus on tactical piece deployment
Features
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Step into ChessXpanse, where classic chess meets dynamic warfare. Each match begins with a unique battlefield—board sizes and starting positions vary, ensuring no two games are alike. Traditional chess pieces are deployed alongside three powerful new additions: The GateKeeper, The Mage, and The Archer. With all units positioned in close proximity, the action is immediate and intense. Every move counts in this fight to eliminate your opponent’s last King. Adapt your strategy, master the new pieces and tactics, and dominate the board. Are you ready to expand your game?

About

Exhomorph

Features
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Step onto a chess piece and you BECOME it. A pawn, a knight, a queen — whatever tile you land on, you move like it next. That single rule grows into 200 hand-tuned puzzles. No timers. No noise. Just you, a cozy little board, and the quiet click of the right move. HOW IT PLAYS • Tap a glowing tile to move. • Step onto a piece and morph into it. • Use each form's moves to reach the goal. • One wrong path and you rethink — never lose, just solve. WHY YOU'LL STAY • 200 levels across 5 warm worlds, each gently harder than the last. • Every level is solver-verified — guaranteed solvable, never unfair. • Hand-crafted, tactile board with solid classic chess pieces. • Calm, premium feel — no ads mid-puzzle, no pressure, fully offline. • One-finger play. Pick up for a minute or lose an hour. Stuck? A hint is always one tap away. Misstep? Undo and try the line again. Become the piece. Find the path. Solve every board.

Screenshots

ChessXpanse4 screens
Exhomorph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exhomorph at none against ChessXpanse's 10. Exhomorph also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). ChessXpanse's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ChessXpanse sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Exhomorph asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChessXpanse ships an update every 6 weeks, Exhomorph every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ChessXpanse versus Exhomorph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessXpanseExhomorph
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB93 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGamejillion, Inc.Akif SARI

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ChessXpanse

Subscriptions4
  • Nova Membership$2.991 Month
  • Interstellar Membership$3.991 Month
  • Quasar Membership$4.991 Month
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  • Quasar Membership$5.991 Month
One-time5
  • 1000 Star Coins$0.99
  • 3000 Star Coins$1.99
  • 10000 Star Coins$5.99
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  • 15000 Star Coins$6.99
  • 20000 Star Coins2 variants$7.99
None

Exhomorph

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChessXpanse free?
ChessXpanse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exhomorph free?
Exhomorph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChessXpanse or Exhomorph have ads?
Exhomorph shows ads; ChessXpanse does not.
Which is updated more often, ChessXpanse or Exhomorph?
ChessXpanse ships an update every 6 weeks, and Exhomorph every 2 weeks. Most recently, ChessXpanse was updated on September 14, 2026 and Exhomorph on June 21, 2026.

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