Comparison

Chessanova vs Glyph+

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

Head to head
About

Chessanova

Experience a minimalist, 2D chess game designed for face-to-face play. Enjoy intuitive controls, symmetrical pieces, and unrestricted moves for a pure, distraction-free chess experience. Discover hidden variants that alter gameplay and board configurations.

Highlights
  • Minimalist 2D chessboard
  • Symmetrical piece design
  • Intuitive multi-touch controls
  • Unrestricted moves and unlimited undo/redo
  • Hidden move-based game variants
  • No bots, settings, or in-app purchases
Features
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Welcome to Chessanova! This app offers a minimalist, 2D chessboard made for a face-to-face gameplay between two players. It is designed to create an intuitive chess experience that feels like a true game with pieces, free from the distractions of settings, buttons, or typical app controls. Key Features: - Symmetrical Piece Design: The chess pieces are designed with point symmetry, making them identical from both players' perspectives. No need to rotate pieces or adjust viewing angles โ€“ focus purely on the game without distractions. - Intuitive Multi-Touch Control: Move pieces naturally across the board with simple touch gestures. You can drag and drop or tap-select and place pieces precisely where you want. This freedom allows players to replicate a true over-the-board chess experience. - Unrestricted Moves: Unlike typical digital chess games, this app doesnโ€™t restrict moves to legal ones. You can experiment freely โ€“ throw pieces off the board, try out unique starting positions, or quickly set up positions to explain tactics to your opponent. With a double-tap, you have unlimited undo and redo at your fingertips (redo by holding an additional finger on the display). - Hidden Move-Based Variants: Chessanova introduces a unique twist to classic chess, allowing you to alter the game through hidden moves. Adjust the board size or add extra pieces seamlesslyโ€”no menus or buttons needed. Simply place specific pieces in distinct ways to unlock modifications that bring fresh challenges and force even experienced players to rethink their strategies. Add a whole new layer of variety with one of the following moves: White Pawn to White Rook: Doubles the rooks and expands the board by two columns White Pawn to White Knight: Doubles the knights and expands the board by two columns White Pawn to White Bishop: Doubles the bishops and expands the board by two columns White Rook to White Rook: Removes all rooks and reduces the board by two rows and two columns White Knight to White Knight: Removes all knights and reduces the board by two rows and two columns White Bishop to White Bishop: Removes all bishops and reduces the board by two rows and two columns White Pawn to White Queen: Randomly changes the color scheme King to King: Resets the game A Pure Chess Experience: No bots, settings, in-app purchases, or unnecessary sounds. Just you, your opponent, and the chessboard. Discover a fresh approach to chess with endless possibilities. Enjoy playing together!

About

Glyph+

Strategically place letter tiles to form words and achieve high scores. Collect permanent scoring modifiers to enhance your gameplay and create powerful combos.

Highlights
  • Tile placement
  • Word building
  • Multiplier chaining
  • Collectible glyphs
  • Permanent scoring modifiers
  • Combo system
Features
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Collect glyphs, bend the rules and score millions in a roguelike word game.

Screenshots

Chessanova4 screens
Glyph+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chessanova at Free against Glyph+'s $4.99. Chessanova also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Chessanova is free to download; Glyph+ costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Chessanova versus Glyph+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessanovaGlyph+
PriceFree โ€” better$4.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree โ€” betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size48 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonas FehrenbergSharan Narasimha

Customer experience

Chessanova

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Glyph+

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Chessanova

No in-app purchases

None

Glyph+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chessanova free?
Chessanova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glyph+ free?
Glyph+ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chessanova or Glyph+ have ads?
Neither Chessanova nor Glyph+ shows ads.

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