Comparison

Chestris vs Bird Drift

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

Head to head
About

Chestris

Engage in unique chess-based puzzles that twist classic rules. Move pieces to break walls, clear lines, and trap targets. Discover new pieces and master progressively difficult challenges in this addictive blend of strategy and discovery.

Highlights
  • Classic chess movement for puzzles
  • Turn-based strategic challenges
  • Mind-bending puzzle mechanics
  • Discover and play new chess pieces
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Stunning visuals and animations
Features
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Unlock your mind! Move chess pieces to break walls, clear lines, trap the rat and solve ever-harder puzzles. Can you find the perfect solution? Chestris combines the timeless depth of chess with brain-twisting new puzzle mechanics. Your mission? Complete each level objective using clever strategy and discover brand new chess pieces. Whether you're a chess enthusiast or puzzle lover, this addictive blend of strategy and discovery will keep you coming back for more. Key Features: Classic Chess Movement — Use classic chess movement to solve puzzles. (Easy to learn!) Turn-Based Challenge — Every move counts! Find the right moves to clear the objectives. Mind-Bending Puzzles — Navigate through obstacles, plan your routes, and find the perfect sequence to clear the objectives. New Chess Pieces — Discover and play new chess pieces in an endless adventure. Progressive Difficulty — Start with simple puzzles, then advance to challenges that will test even grandmasters. Stunning Visuals — Experience chess like never before with beautiful animations and smooth, intuitive controls. Why Players Are Obsessed: Chess With A Twist — Built on chess rules players have loved for centuries, with a deep twist that’s fun for masters and novices alike! Addictive Puzzle Mechanics — Easy to learn, impossible to put down. Chess Skills Made Fun — Learn and improve your chess strategies, without the boring grind. Endless Replayability — Hundreds of levels with new challenges and obstacles. How to Play: Move Your Pieces — Use classic chess movements to navigate Plan Your Solution — Find the optimal path to clear the objectives Beat the Count — Complete each puzzle before moves run out Master Challenges — Unlock tricky levels with unique pieces & obstacles The Ultimate Puzzle Experience: Every level presents a new chess puzzle adventure, twisting the classic rules. Can you find the most efficient path to clear your pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, queen, and king? Each piece moves according to traditional chess rules, but the goal is to beat the puzzle, not checkmate! Perfect for chess players looking for a fresh challenge, or puzzle enthusiasts ready to learn chess in the most exciting way possible. Download Chestris now and embark on the most thrilling chess adventure ever created! Can you master the art of the perfect plays? PRIVACY POLICY: https://novaisland.com/privacy-policy TERMS OF SERVICE: https://novaisland.com/terms-of-service

About

Bird Drift

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Bird Drift - Soar Through the Sky and Dodge the Obstacles! Get ready for an exhilarating adventure with Bird Drift, a thrilling endless arcade game that will test your reflexes and skills! Guide your bird through a dynamic sky full of obstacles, as you drift up and down to avoid collisions and rack up an incredible score. How to Play: Your bird drifts through the sky—move it up and down to dodge incoming obstacles. The obstacles come at different speeds, sizes, and positions, making every moment unpredictable! Each obstacle you pass adds to your score, but be careful: the further you go, the faster the obstacles come! The goal is simple: Avoid the obstacles, keep drifting, and watch your score soar! Features: Endless Gameplay: No limits, just pure drifting action! Randomized Obstacles: Each game is different, keeping you on your toes. Increasing Difficulty: The more you play, the more challenging it becomes as obstacles speed up. Simple Controls: Tap to control your bird’s movement up and down. It’s easy to pick up but hard to master! Addictive Fun: Can you beat your high score and become the ultimate bird drifter? So, what are you waiting for? Bird Drift is ready to take you on an unforgettable sky adventure. Drift, dodge, and score high!

Screenshots

Chestris4 screens
Bird Drift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bird Drift at none against Chestris's 2. Chestris's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, 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. Chestris sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Bird Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chestris ships an update every 2 weeks, Bird Drift every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chestris versus Bird Drift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChestrisBird Drift
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB98 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThirteen Games, LLCAman Ibrahim

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chestris

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Week Subscription$0.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription$2.991 Month
None

Bird Drift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chestris free?
Chestris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bird Drift free?
Bird Drift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chestris or Bird Drift have ads?
Both Chestris and Bird Drift show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chestris or Bird Drift?
Chestris ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bird Drift every 8 months. Most recently, Chestris was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bird Drift on October 17, 2026.

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