Comparison

XYMYX·Chess vs janvo

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

Head to head
About

XYMYX·Chess

Experience chess with a revolutionary twist: simultaneous moves. This game transforms strategy with a new rhythm, offering a fair, vibrant, and unpredictable playing field. Rediscover the joy of pure exploration and thinking in every match.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous move gameplay
  • Transformed strategic universe
  • Fair and unpredictable matches
  • Focus on exploration and thinking
  • New rhythm in time
Features
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XYMYX·Chess is chess with simultaneous moves, where both players act at the same time. Without new pieces or a different board—only a new rhythm in time—it completely transforms the strategic universe and turns every match into a fair, vibrant, and unpredictable terrain. Chess is reborn in a new form. It invites us to play with the same curiosity and passion we felt the first time we discovered chess. Instead of memorizing openings or accumulating data, XYMYX·Chess brings players back to the pure experience of exploration, thinking, and enjoyment.

About

janvo

Features
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Janvo is a new type of strategy game that combines the familiar rules of Rock Paper Scissors with tactical board movement. Each piece has unique movement directions and ranges, creating a simple yet deeply strategic battle experience as you advance across the board and capture your opponent’s pieces. Features A battle system based on classic Rock Paper Scissors strengths and weaknesses Tactical positioning and mind games that influence every turn Multiple CPU difficulty levels for casual play Simple and intuitive controls suitable for all players Upcoming Updates Online multiplayer mode Expanded player profile and match history features Enjoy a fresh and strategic take on Rock Paper Scissors with Janvo.

Screenshots

XYMYX·Chess3 screens
janvo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: janvo at every 3 days against XYMYX·Chess's every 4 weeks. XYMYX·Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XYMYX·Chess ships an update every 4 weeks, janvo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
XYMYX·Chess versus janvo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXYMYX·Chessjanvo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBATISCAFO LLCARC LAB LLC

In-app purchases

None

XYMYX·Chess

No in-app purchases

None

janvo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XYMYX·Chess free?
XYMYX·Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is janvo free?
janvo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XYMYX·Chess or janvo have ads?
Both XYMYX·Chess and janvo show ads.
Which is updated more often, XYMYX·Chess or janvo?
XYMYX·Chess ships an update every 4 weeks, and janvo every 3 days. Most recently, XYMYX·Chess was updated on October 24, 2026 and janvo on October 28, 2026.

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