Comparison

Spellers vs Great Power Chess

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

Head to head
About

Spellers

Engage in a chaotic roguelike deckbuilding defense game with real-time strategy elements. Make critical decisions about unit deployment and skill unlocks to achieve victory. Experience massive battles with hundreds of 3D units clashing on the battlefield.

Highlights
  • Roguelike deckbuilding strategy
  • Real-time unit deployment
  • Massive 3D unit battles
  • Skill and unit progression
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Tower defense gameplay
Features
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A Chaotic Roguelike Deckbuilding Tower Defense with Real-Time Strategy ◆ Play the most intense and chaotic defense game in mobile gaming history! Make precise decisions. Summon at the perfect moment. Which units will you grow, and which skills will you unlock? Will you choose an elite squad or swarm tactics? Victory or defeat—all depends on your strategy. ◆ From the creators of "Lost Pages," the award-winning deck-building hit Developed by Jiffycrew, winners of Google Indie Game Festival Korea 2022, Spellers mixes the best of deck-building strategy and tower defense gameplay. It’s still in early access, with more relics and units to come, but this is the game that real gamers have been waiting for. ◆ A Cutting-Edge Tower Defense Game Powered by Advanced Tech Spellers harnesses the power of modern game engine technology to deliver massive real-time battles. Hundreds of 3D units move, pathfind, and deploy in real time, with layered abilities and complex interactions. Experience dynamic formations and intense combat as 500 units clash on the battlefield—fluid, strategic, and spectacular. Experience the undeniable fun for yourself. --- By downloading, you agree to our Terms of Service. ◆ Discord: https://discord.gg/wUE3PX69bX ◆ Contact: lostpages@jiffycrew.com ◆ Privacy Policy: https://jiffycrew.com/privacy_en ◆ Terms of Service: https://jiffycrew.com/eula_en

About

Great Power Chess

Experience a unique fusion of Western chess and Chinese Xiangqi on a single board. Pieces adapt to new rules when crossing the border, offering a fresh strategic challenge. Enjoy thoughtful solo play or face-to-face fun with friends.

Highlights
  • Combines Xiangqi and Western chess
  • Unique rule crossover at the border
  • Solo or shared turn play
  • Encourages learning and experimentation
  • No ads or tracking
Features
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Great Power Chess blends the world of Western chess and Chinese Xiangqi into a single, unified battlefield. Each half of the board follows its own traditional rules—until pieces cross over, where they must adapt to a new system. One of the greatest powers in life is the power of friendship. There’s just something special about sitting down with a friend and playing a game of chess in person. It’s not just about the game—it’s about sharing good conversation, laughter, and that quiet feeling of connection. It’s a really nice way to spend time together and enjoy some meaningful fellowship. Western bishops lose their long diagonal range. Xiangqi cannons lose their leap. The queen moves like an elephant. The border is not just a line—it’s a shift in how the game is played. This version is designed for thoughtful solo play or face-to-face fun with a friend. It’s more than a game—it’s a learning tool and a creative reinterpretation of two centuries-old traditions. Features • Combine Xiangqi and Western chess on one board • Unique rule crossover at the border • Solo or shared turn play — no strict order • Designed to encourage learning and experimentation • No ads, no tracking, just pure play Developed in Fresno, California, celebrating 23 years of Good Characters. We’d love your feedback! Reach us at andy@goodcharacters.com or visit goodcharacters.com

Screenshots

Spellers4 screens
Great Power Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spellers at 4.2 against Great Power Chess's 3.0. Great Power Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 45) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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. Spellers sells 45 one-off in-app purchases. Great Power Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spellers holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spellers versus Great Power Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpellersGreat Power Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiffycrewGood Characters, Inc.

Customer experience

Spellers

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative37.5%

Great Power Chess

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

In-app purchases

45 purchases

Spellers

One-time45
  • Today Epic Rune$0.99
  • Today Fire Unit$0.99
  • Today Ice Unit$0.99
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  • Today Earth Unit$0.99
  • Energy +50$0.99
  • Key x 100 (1+1)$0.99
  • Game Speed$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • Limited Key Pack I$1.99
  • Rune Slot Pack I$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • No Ads Pack$2.99
  • Skill Slot$2.99
  • Fire Continent Pass (Normal)$2.99
  • Ice Continent Pass (Normal)$2.99
  • Air Continent Pass (Infinite)$2.99
  • Ice Continent Pass (Infinite)$2.99
  • Fire Continent Pass (Infinite)$2.99
  • Spellers Package 2$2.99
  • Skill Slot$3.99
  • Battle Reward Booster 2.5X$3.99
  • Air Continent Pass$3.99
  • Ice Continent Pass$3.99
  • Energy Saver$3.99
  • Energy Production +1$3.99
  • Energy Tank$3.99
  • Key x 500 (1+1)$3.99
  • Skill Slot$4.99
  • Earth Continent Pass (Normal)$4.99
  • Earth Continent Pass Infinite$4.99
  • Air Continent Pass (Normal)$4.99
  • Skill Slot$5.99
  • Game Speed Pack (2.5X)$5.99
  • Battle Reward Booster 3.0X$5.99
  • Spellers Package 1-2$5.99
  • Spellers Package 3-2$5.99
  • Spellers Package 2-2$5.99
  • Today Legendary Rune$6.99
  • Game Speed Pack (3.0X)$9.99
  • Key x 1200 (1+1)$9.99
  • Excavate Package IV$12.99
  • Key x 2500 (1+1)$17.99
  • Key x 6600 (1+1)$39.99
  • Excavate Package V$69.99
  • Key x 15000 (1+1)$89.99
None

Great Power Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spellers free?
Spellers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Great Power Chess free?
Great Power Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spellers or Great Power Chess?
Spellers is rated higher. Spellers averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Great Power Chess averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Spellers or Great Power Chess have ads?
Spellers shows ads; Great Power Chess does not.

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