Chessfire vs War Engine Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chessfire
Experience a unique chess twist where you control a King armed with a shotgun. Outsmart and outshoot traditional chess pieces across challenging levels. Upgrade your King's abilities and enjoy stylized graphics in this action-packed strategy game.
- Control a shotgun-wielding King
- Shoot down enemy chess pieces
- Solve chess puzzles
- Face dynamic enemy moves
- Upgrade King's abilities
- Stylized graphics
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Chessfire: King’s Shotgun Showdown Are you ready to test your strategy and reflexes in a chess battle like no other? Introducing Chessfire! In this action-packed reimagining of the classic game, you command a lone King, armed with a powerful shotgun. Your mission is to survive and conquer as enemy pieces move and attack just like in traditional chess. It's you against the board! Features: - Unique Gameplay: Take control of the King, your only piece, and face off against a full army of enemy chess pieces. It’s a one-man showdown! - Intuitive Controls: Move your King like in classic chess, but shoot down enemies with precision and tactical timing. - Challenging Levels: Each level is a new chess puzzle where you must outsmart and outshoot your opponents. - Dynamic Enemies: Beware! Pawns, knights, bishops, and more will use their traditional moves to trap and capture you. - Upgrade Your King: Unlock new abilities to boost your King’s firepower and defenses. - Stylized Graphics: Experience vibrant visuals and stunning effects that bring this chess battle to life. Are you ready to checkmate with a blast? Download Chessfire now and unleash the King’s fury!
War Engine Chess
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The world's first AI engine for Tamerlane Chess — a strategy game lost to history for 600 years. Now playable on your phone. War Engine Chess brings you two legendary strategy experiences in one app: the rare and historically rich Tamerlane Chess (Timur Satrancı) and the timeless Classic Chess. — TAMERLANE CHESS (TİMUR SATRANCI) — Played by the great conqueror Timur (Tamerlane) in the 14th century, this variant uses a larger board, unique pieces, and deeper strategy than classic chess. It was nearly forgotten by history — until now. War Engine Chess features the world's first dedicated AI engine built specifically for Tamerlane Chess rules. No other app in the world offers this. Study openings, practice endgames, and master a game that even most chess masters have never played. — CLASSIC CHESS — Powered by Stockfish — the world's strongest open-source chess engine — our Classic Chess mode offers a true challenge for beginners and grandmasters alike. Play at your own pace against an AI that adapts to your skill level. — PLAY WITH FRIENDS — Challenge your friends to a real-time online match in either game mode. Send friend requests, manage your friends list, and invite them to a game with a single tap. Real-time gameplay powered by Firebase ensures zero lag and instant moves. — FEATURES — • World's first Tamerlane Chess (Timur Satrancı) AI engine • Classic Chess powered by Stockfish • Real-time online multiplayer • Friend system with requests and invitations • Spectate live games • Beautiful, intuitive board design • Works on all iPhone models Whether you are a chess enthusiast looking for your next obsession, a history lover drawn to ancient strategy, or a competitive player seeking a true challenge — War Engine Chess is built for you. Download now and make your move.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: War Engine Chess at none against Chessfire's 13. War Engine Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown). Chessfire's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Chessfire sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. War Engine Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Chessfire | War Engine Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (173 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 173 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lumid Labs UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | Gokcehan Gunhan |
Bugs and requests
Chessfire
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game freezes on startup
- Lost progress after iOS update
Requested features
3 requests- More weapon types and gear upgrades
- Ability to sell or discard unused items
- More levels and progression
War Engine Chess
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chessfire
- Gem Pack 1$1.99
- Gem Pack 2$4.99
- Golden Shotgun$4.99
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- Epic Weapon$5.99
- Epic Hero 2$9.99
- Epic Hero$9.99
- Premium Star Pass$9.99
- Gem Pack 3$9.99
- Hero Upgrade Bundle$9.99
- Gem Pack 4$19.99
- No Ads Offer$24.99
- Gem Pack 5$49.99
- Gem Pack 6$89.99
War Engine Chess
No in-app purchases
Questions
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