Almost Chess vs HyperShape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Almost Chess
Experience chess with a twist! This game features randomized starting positions, challenging AI opponents, and unique game modes like daily and weekly challenges. Customize your board and track your progress with detailed statistics.
- Randomized starting board positions
- AI opponents based on rating
- Daily and weekly challenges
- Gauntlet mode with escalating difficulty
- Customizable board themes
- Statistics and achievements tracking
- Multiple language options
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A familiar game. An unfamiliar board. Almost Chess is a chess variant with randomized starting positions, so you can focus on the position in front of you instead of memorized openings. PLAY YOUR NEXT MOVE Face AI opponents selected for your in-game rating. Tap a piece to see its legal moves, find tactical opportunities and work toward checkmate. Your rating tracks progress inside Almost Chess; it is not an official chess rating. A NEW CHALLENGE TO RETURN TO Try the daily challenge with three attempts per day. Weekly challenges rotate board restrictions for a different way to play. In the Gauntlet, each win brings a stronger opponent; a loss ends your run. Gauntlet games do not allow undo. MAKE THE BOARD YOURS Explore random boards with no queens, mirrored positions, pawns or extra chaos. Choose from 12 board themes and track your statistics and achievements. LANGUAGE OPTIONS Play in English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese. Follow your device language or choose a language in Settings. ADS AND OPTIONAL PURCHASE Full-screen ads may appear between completed games. Eligible single-player games start with one free undo; you can choose to watch a rewarded ad for one more undo when an ad is available. The optional one-time Remove Ads purchase removes ads and gives unlimited undos in eligible single-player games. It does not add undo to the Gauntlet.
HyperShape
An endless reaction game designed to enhance focus, agility, and reflexes. Players tap and switch shapes in a fast-paced environment, with increasing difficulty to continually challenge their attention and reaction speed.
- Endless gameplay
- Dynamic difficulty scaling
- Focus and agility training
- Immersive visuals and feedback
- Daily challenges and rewards
- High score competition
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HyperShape – Boost Focus, Agility & Reaction Time! Tap, switch, and stay sharp! HyperShape is an endless reaction game that trains focus, mental agility, and reflexes in a fast-paced, fun experience. Test your attention, improve reaction time, and challenge yourself as difficulty rises! FEATURES: • Endless Gameplay – Keep tapping and switching shapes for infinite fun. • Dynamic Difficulty – Game adapts as you improve, keeping every session challenging. • Train Focus & Agility – Strengthen attention, reaction speed, and mental stamina. • Immersive Visuals & Feedback – Enjoy satisfying animations and rewarding effects. • Daily Challenges & Rewards – Push yourself with new challenges and earn in-game bonuses. • Compete with Friends – Track high scores and show off your fastest reflexes. • Free & Easy to Play – Jump in anytime, anywhere! Turn shape-switching into a fun, addictive training session for your brain. Download HyperShape now and sharpen your focus with every tap!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HyperShape at none against Almost Chess's 1. HyperShape also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Almost Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Almost Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HyperShape asks for nothing beyond the download.
Almost Chess ships an update fortnightly, HyperShape daily. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Almost Chess | HyperShape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hourafter | Jessica Amaya |
Customer experience
Almost Chess
HyperShape
In-app purchases
Almost Chess
- Remove Ads$2.99
HyperShape
No in-app purchases
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