# Groops vs Elementary Chess Tactics I

The clearest difference is rating: Elementary Chess Tactics I at 4.8 against Groops's 4.3. Elementary Chess Tactics I also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Groops's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (675 vs 147). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Groops sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Elementary Chess Tactics I sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elementary Chess Tactics I holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 675 and 147 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Groops's written reviews are positive against 100% of Elementary Chess Tactics I's.

Groops ships an update every 8 days, Elementary Chess Tactics I every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groops | Elementary Chess Tactics I |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940/reviews) | **[4.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementary-chess-tactics-i/id1152971955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **675** | 147 |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torched Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/659981943) | [Chess King](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096660597) |

## What reviewers say

### Groops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940)

This puzzle game challenges your mind by matching tiles based on shared or unique attributes. With hundreds of levels and exciting game modes like Time Attack and multiplayer, it offers endless fun and brain stimulation. Compete with friends and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Time Attack mode, Leaderboards, Multiplayer mode, Unlockable achievements, Hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 50 Board Shuffles | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 5,000 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3x3 Bonus Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 20,000 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack of 100,000 Points | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming game
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 🤔 Makes you think differently
- 🕰️ Great for passing time
- 🧠 Brain workout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login for more levels
- 🔢 Lack of new levels
- 🎵 No background music

**Reported bugs**

- Level 10 of 'brainz needed' bonus pack won't let user progress
- Crash after time attack finishes
- Level 45 of easy 4x4 board shows '0/ ' and crashes
- Win not recognized in local multiplayer

**Requested features**

- More levels and boards
- Ability to reset level scores
- Endless mode
- Ability to see previous groops found


### Elementary Chess Tactics I

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elementary-chess-tactics-i/id1152971955)

Master fundamental chess tactics with over 4300 exercises designed for beginners and club players. Learn to identify and exploit common tactical patterns like forks, pins, and discovered checks. Improve your game quality and never miss an elementary combination again.

**Highlights:** Over 4300 tactical exercises, Covers forks, pins, discovered checks, and more, Interactive lessons with hints and explanations, Monitors ELO rating changes, Offline play capability, Tablet optimized

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full course | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groops free?

Groops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elementary Chess Tactics I free?

Elementary Chess Tactics I is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Groops or Elementary Chess Tactics I?

Elementary Chess Tactics I is rated higher. Groops averages 4.3 out of 5 from 675 ratings, while Elementary Chess Tactics I averages 4.8 from 147 ratings.

### Do Groops or Elementary Chess Tactics I have ads?

Neither Groops nor Elementary Chess Tactics I shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groops or Elementary Chess Tactics I?

Groops ships an update every 8 days, and Elementary Chess Tactics I every 3 months. Most recently, Groops was updated on October 14, 2026 and Elementary Chess Tactics I on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*