Comparison

ChessMatch2 vs InsectoBlast

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

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About

ChessMatch2

Engage in real-time or correspondence chess matches remotely. Replay games with variable speed and interactive annotation, or practice speed chess with adjustable time delays. Features over 230 annotated matches and openings.

Highlights
  • Remote real-time chess via FaceTime screen sharing
  • Correspondence chess via text or email
  • Variable speed annotated match replay
  • Fully interactive chessboard with Z-Override
  • Over 230 annotated matches and openings
  • Adjustable time delay for speed chess practice
Features
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>>>Welcome to ChessMatch2++ -> Chess Club of Champions!!~ ->Featuring VARIABLE SPEED Annotated Match REPLAY & Fully INTERACTIVE Chessboard w/ Z-Override -Play Chess REMOTELY in Real-Time via FaceTime Screen Sharing from ANYWHERE in the Entire WORLD!~ FaceTime Chess!! -> to Play Chess via FaceTime Screen Sharing: [Connect via FaceTime] -> [Select "SHARE MY SCREEN" Option] -> [Press NEW Button] -> [Create New Annotated MOVES LIST Match] or [Tap Chess Pieces to MOVE] >>> it's so EASY!~ -Play CORRESPONDENCE Chess via TextMessage or Email -> w/ Algebraic Notation Match Moves Lists or by using GALLERY of Chessboards ->With Over 230+ Annotated Matches & Chess Openings Included, there is Plenty of Room to Grow [Press GAMES -> Select a Match -> Press REPLAY to Move the Chess Pieces Automatically!~ ] 1) GAMES -> ALGEBRAIC NOTATION Play:......COPY & PASTE Entire Chess Matches into the "MATCH MOVES LIST" ****Tap "LOAD" button to Update MOVES List Changes ****Use "Qa1c3Z" notation style to OVERRIDE Normal Play......add or remove ANY Chess pieces.....Intended for Use by PROMOTED PAWNS....add a "Z" ***Navigate Match MOVES using Forwards & Backwards --> ARROW Buttons......Tap "GALLERY" Button to EXIT REPLAY Mode ******Go FAST, Go Slow or even Go Backwards!~ 2) GALLERY of Chessboards......just like a REAL Chess Set........just TAP "FROM" Square & "TO" Square ***to SAVE Progress -> Press COPY....*GALLERY Chessboards RETURN to ORIGINAL Mint Condition on Exit ***Navigate Stored CHESS GAMES using ARROW Buttons ......Add Pieces by Tapping Mountain for MENU -> MOUNTAIN Menu (Icon) -> REPLAY Variable Speed Adjust (ex. 0.089) / SILENT Option / Purple & Red Pieces for Manual Chessboard Demonstrations -ChessMatch2 is Designed to use Standard FIDE Formatting....[*Z-Override for PAWNs which have been PROMOTED] **Q = Queen, K = King, B = Bishop, R = Rook, N = Knight & (P = Pawn for Z-Override Moves) **Promoted Pawn Pieces use the simple “Qa1c3Z” format -> [Chess Piece + SquareOne + SquareTwo + Z] -MATCH NOTES TextField is Provided for COMMENTARY Purposes ONLY & Plays NO ROLE in Actually Moving the Chess Pieces  -Practice Speed Chess Decision Making & Convenience with ADJUSTABLE Time Delay REPLAY (located in Mountain Menu) **If a Chess Piece is NOT Moving…or is Coming Back to Life…..check for NOTATION Formatting Error or Match Rule Breaking issue ***Common Notation MIstakes: 1) not including “x” in Qxd3 -> when Capturing a Piece, 2) Illegal Move without Using Z-Override -> Pawn Moving too many Squares / Knight moving to illegal Square / Row Numbering 1 - 8 / etc ***Common Wrong Piece Moved Issue: Two Knights & Two Rooks OVERLAP -> If Both Knights or Both Rooks can Legally Move to the Square, just Add Initial ROW or COLUMN Designator to Specify Desired ACTIVE Chess Piece -> ex. Rxdb3 or Rx4b3   ->To Force an illegal Chess Move, use the Qb3d5Z style OVERRIDE method provided….ChessMatch2 is great for Special Demonstrations & Student Instruction -> for iPads: ADVANCE Chess Pieces by Tapping the Left & Right Edges of the Screen when Enjoying an Annotated ChessMatch in LANDSCAPE Mode! **Playing via MOVES LIST MATCH is Recommended -> [Modify MOVES LIST] -> [Press LOAD Button] -> [Press REPLAY Button] -> [Enjoy!] -> [Repeat] **to Adjust Annotated Match REPLAY Speed: [Press GAMES] -> [Press OPTIONS] -> [Scroll Down & Press "Mountain MENU"] -> [Modify Decimal Number -> Smaller is Faster!] -> [Press REPLAY] ***During a Moves List Match, ALL of the Chess Pieces can be Moved or Modified without Interfering with the Match -> this makes ChessMatch2 Perfect for Demonstrations / Departures / Practice / & LEARNING -> or even Do-Over's!~ -> Chess CLOCK -> Fischer Increment / Bronstein Delay / Sudden Chess / & US Delay! -> [GAMES] -> [OPTIONS] -> [Chess CLOCK] -> the Chessboard dates back to the 1600s & the Oldest Match is from 1475 ----------> ChessMatch2 is your BEST MOVE!++

About

InsectoBlast

Features
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Your screen is under attack! Swarms of pests have invaded your phone, and only you can stop them. Tap, smash and splat every bug before they escape! InsectoBlast is a fast-paced bug smasher game that puts your reflexes and precision to the test. Squash mosquitoes, swat flies, crush roaches and discover even more creepy creatures across 30 increasingly challenging levels. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: - ZERO ADS: no banners, no pop-ups, no interruptions, ever - ZERO TRACKING: your data stays on your device, nothing is collected - 30 levels of pure bug-smashing madness - 10 insect types with unique behaviors and surprises - Achievement system to unlock as you progress - Vibrant visuals and satisfying splat effects - Customizable sound and vibration GAMEPLAY: Tap fast, aim true! Each level introduces new challenges: faster pests, tougher bugs, and strategic priorities. Hunt high-value insects first to maximize your score. Easy to pick up, impossible to put down. CAN YOU HANDLE IT? Will you become the ultimate Exterminator Master? How fast can you react to lightning-speed dragonflies? What's hiding in the deeper levels? THE PERFECT CASUAL GAME Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, InsectoBlast delivers instant fun. No pressure, no microtransactions, no nonsense, just pure bug-smashing action.

Screenshots

ChessMatch24 screens
InsectoBlast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChessMatch2 at every 9 days against InsectoBlast's every 2 months. ChessMatch2 also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

ChessMatch2 costs $0.99 and InsectoBlast $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChessMatch2 ships an update every 9 days, InsectoBlast every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 11, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ChessMatch2 versus InsectoBlast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessMatch2InsectoBlast
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJack McCormackLucainson Raymond

In-app purchases

None

ChessMatch2

No in-app purchases

None

InsectoBlast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChessMatch2 free?
ChessMatch2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is InsectoBlast free?
InsectoBlast costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChessMatch2 or InsectoBlast have ads?
Neither ChessMatch2 nor InsectoBlast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChessMatch2 or InsectoBlast?
ChessMatch2 ships an update every 9 days, and InsectoBlast every 2 months. Most recently, ChessMatch2 was updated on September 11, 2026 and InsectoBlast on September 11, 2026.

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