Comparison

Chness vs CoreShift

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

Head to head
About

Chness

Engage in unique chess experiences with a novel multiplayer chess variant and other board customizations. Play with any number of participants in these innovative chess games.

Highlights
  • Novel many-player chess generalization
  • Circle chess variant
  • Other board variants
  • Play with any number of people
  • Unique chess experiences
Features
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Chness allows you to play chess variants with any number of people. It includes a novel many-player generalization of chess as well as circle chess and other board variants.

About

CoreShift

A minimalist strategy game based on pure skill and tactics. Master positioning and move pieces to outmaneuver your opponent. Offers single-player AI challenges and online multiplayer.

Highlights
  • 5x5 grid gameplay
  • Unique Neutron movement mechanic
  • Quick and Classic game modes
  • Three AI difficulty levels
  • Online multiplayer with Elo rating
  • Tournament mode
  • Statistics and achievements
Features
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CoreShift is a sleek, minimalist strategy game based on Neutron — a classic abstract board game of pure skill, positioning, and tactics. Easy to learn. Deep to master. Every move can open a path, create a trap, or turn the match completely. No randomness. No hidden information. Pure strategy. THE GAME Play on a 5×5 grid. Each player controls five pieces, while a single amber token — the Neutron — begins at the center. On every turn, you must: 1. Slide the Neutron as far as it can move. 2. Slide one of your own pieces (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal). Pieces move until blocked by the edge or another piece — they cannot jump. How to win: * Move the Neutron onto your own baseline. * Trap your opponent so they have no legal Neutron move. QUICK OR CLASSIC * Quick mode: Fast, aggressive openings with immediate tension. * Classic mode: Traditional rules where the first player skips the opening Neutron move for a more balanced start. THREE AI DIFFICULTY LEVELS * Easy: Learn the fundamentals. * Medium: Strong tactical play. * Hard: Advanced Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) AI that adapts to every position. ONLINE MULTIPLAYER — BETA Play real-time matches worldwide through Game Center. Our Elo rating system (starting at 1200) ensures you always face a fair challenge. * Climb the Ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. * Social: Add friends after matches, send instant rematches, and react with quick chat. * No Waiting: If no live opponent is available, Skynet — our built-in AI — keeps the match moving. TOURNAMENT MODE Five rounds. One run. No breaks. Easy → Medium → Medium → Hard → Hard Win all five to complete the challenge and track your progress on Game Center. STATISTICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Track win rates, streaks, fastest victories, and total play time. Unlock badges and Game Center achievements tied to real milestones. DESIGNED FOR iOS * Flat, minimal design with Dark and Light mode. * Smooth animations and haptic feedback on every move. * Atmospheric audio and satisfying "game feel." CoreShift is free to play. Tournament rounds 3–5 and Hard AI require a one-time Pro upgrade ($3.99).

Screenshots

Chness3 screens
CoreShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chness at none against CoreShift's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. CoreShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chness asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chness against 5.0 for CoreShift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Chness versus CoreShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChnessCoreShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmma WeaverJozsef Farkas

In-app purchases

None

Chness

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CoreShift

One-time1
  • CoreShift Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Chness free?
Chness is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoreShift free?
CoreShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chness or CoreShift?
Chness and CoreShift are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Chness or CoreShift have ads?
Neither Chness nor CoreShift shows ads.

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