Comparison

SG Chess vs Alchemy Legends

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

Head to head

About

SG Chess

Features

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SG Chess is an innovative and thrilling way to enjoy chess, offering a unique twist to the classic game. With SG Chess, you can dive into quick and engaging chess games that fit perfectly into your schedule, requiring minimal time commitment while giving you the chance to compete with Grandmaster's.

About

Alchemy Legends

Features

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In Alchemy Legends, every weapon has the potential to become legendary. Upgrade your gear, push enhancement levels to the max, and chase the thrill of ultimate power. Will your weapon survive the next upgrade, or will you risk it all for greatness?

Screenshots

SG Chess4 screens

Alchemy Legends3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SG Chess at none against Alchemy Legends's 4. SG Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support 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. Alchemy Legends sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SG Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SG Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, Alchemy Legends every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

SG Chess versus Alchemy Legends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SG Chess	Alchemy Legends
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	169 MB	141 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	OneTurf Universe	Muhammet Akay

In-app purchases

None

SG Chess

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Alchemy Legends

One-time4

100 Protection Stones$0.99
500 Lucky Stones$0.99
5000 Lucky Stones$4.99

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1000 Protection Stones$4.99

Questions

Is SG Chess free?

SG Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Alchemy Legends free?

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

Do SG Chess or Alchemy Legends have ads?

Alchemy Legends shows ads; SG Chess does not.

Which is updated more often, SG Chess or Alchemy Legends?

SG Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alchemy Legends every 5 months. Most recently, SG Chess was updated on October 28, 2026 and Alchemy Legends on October 25, 2026.