Comparison

Block Blitz vs CheckMate

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

Head to head
About

Block Blitz

Engage in an addictive block puzzle game with two exciting modes: a journey with unique challenges and classic endless play. Match and blast blocks to earn points, trigger combos for double scores, and utilize powerful boosters like the Hammer and Reroll to overcome obstacles and unlock surprises.

Highlights
  • Two game modes: Journey and Classic
  • Match and blast blocks
  • Earn points and score streaks
  • Powerful boosters (Hammer, Reroll, Rotate)
  • Special levels with unique challenges
  • Unlock hidden rewards and power-ups
Features
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Match, Blast, and Win in Block Blitz! Get ready for an exciting and addictive block puzzle game with two thrilling game modes: Journey Mode – Embark on a fun adventure with unique challenges and special levels! Classic Mode – Enjoy endless gameplay and test your puzzle-solving skills! Blast blocks, earn points, and unlock surprises! Every blast earns you points, and sequential blasts double your score. Keep the streak going for massive rewards! Powerful Boosters to Help You Win: Hammer – Smash any block instantly! Reroll – Get a fresh set of shapes! Rotate – Spin a shape to fit perfectly into the grid! Special Levels & Exciting Surprises! Collect butterflies in dedicated challenge levels! Unlock hidden rewards and exciting power-ups! Master unique levels and become a Block Blitz champion! Are you ready to match, blast, and conquer the grid? Download now and start your Block Blitz adventure! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terms Of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CheckMate

Features
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Three ways to play chess, in one beautifully designed, focused game app. PLAY WITH AI Five levels of engine, from a beginner that overlooks things to a full-strength search that will outcalculate most club players. Each level is a genuinely different search depth and time budget, not the same engine with random blunders bolted on. Works completely offline. TWO PLAYERS (PASS & PLAY) Pass one phone back and forth for a game with whoever is sitting next to you. The board can turn around between turns so both players always see it the right way up. Also works 100% offline. ONLINE WITH FRIENDS Open Play Online, then sign in with Apple or Google, or continue as a Guest. Search for a quick match or create a private room, and send the five-character room code to a friend. They type it in and you are on the same board — moves appear on both devices instantly. Offer a draw or resign, and reconnect seamlessly if your network drops. EVERY RULE, PROPERLY IMPLEMENTED Castling on both kingside and queenside with all standard conditions checked. En passant captures. Promotion to queen, rook, bishop, or knight with an interactive selector. Stalemate, threefold repetition, fifty-move rule, and insufficient material are all automatically detected and clearly explained. BUILT TO HELP YOU IMPROVE • Tap any piece to see all legal moves — dots for quiet moves, rings for captures • Undo button to take back moves in AI and pass-and-play games • Hint system with minimax analysis in AI games • Live move list kept in official algebraic chess notation • Clear board coordinates, last-move highlighting, and check alerts MAKE IT YOURS Choose from 5 board themes: Classic, Emerald, Ocean, Midnight, and Rosewood. Optional chess clocks range from blitz (1 min, 3|2, 5 min) to rapid (10 min, 15|10), with your win/loss record stored on your device. ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY Playing against the AI and local two-player games requires no profile and works entirely on your device. Online play synchronizes the Apple, Google, or Guest identity you choose, your display name, and game moves through Firebase. Checkmate is supported by Google AdMob ads requested as non-personalized after any consent required in your region. The app does not request permission to track you across other companies' apps or websites. You can delete your account at any time from Settings > Account > Delete account. Free to play. Master your chess game today!

Screenshots

Block Blitz4 screens
CheckMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CheckMate at none against Block Blitz's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Block Blitz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. CheckMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Block Blitz versus CheckMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock BlitzCheckMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size317 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOVIVO GamesShruti Sonawane

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Block Blitz

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
One-time9
  • 10 Skip-Ad tickets$1.99
  • No Ads For 24 Hours$1.99
  • Butterfly Net Booster$2.99
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  • High Roller$3.99
  • Rotate Bundle$3.99
  • Hammer Bundle$3.99
  • No Ads Forever$5.99
  • Reward Master$6.99
  • Starter Pack$7.99
None

CheckMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Blitz free?
Block Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CheckMate free?
CheckMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block Blitz or CheckMate have ads?
Both Block Blitz and CheckMate show ads.

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