Comparison

CheckMyMate vs reCube

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

Head to head
About

CheckMyMate

Features
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Transform Mistakes into Mastery CheckMyMate is the first tactics trainer that studies your Lichess games, pinpoints every slip, and converts those critical moments into bite-sized puzzles. Stop guessing which lines to practice — train precisely where you’re weakest and watch your rating climb. How It Works 1. Enter your Lichess username (no password needed). 2. Our engine scans your recent games for tactics you missed or misplayed. 3. Instantly receive a tailored puzzle set that targets those exact positions. 4. Solve, review computer-perfect lines, and repeat—each new game brings fresh, personal challenges. Key Features • Blunder-Based Drills – Every puzzle comes directly from errors in your own play. • Adaptive Difficulty – Puzzles scale as your tactics improve, keeping you in the learning sweet spot. • Daily Refresh – New games? New puzzles. Open the app to an always-updated training menu. • Dark & Light Themes – Train day or night in comfort. Why You’ll Love It Generic puzzle rushes are great, but they ignore the unique blind spots in your game. CheckMyMate erases that gap, turning every past blunder into tomorrow’s quick win—so your next real-board tactic feels like déjà vu. Terms of Use: https://checkm8.dev/terms-of-use.html Support: support@checkm8.dev

About

reCube

Features
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reCube reinvents the classic memory card game by taking it to the third dimension. Instead of a flat grid, you’ll flip, rotate, and match cards across all six faces of a colorful, interactive cube. Each match brings you closer to mastering your spatial memory. Featuring: - Play on a rotating 3D cube - Train your brain with spatial and memory challenges - Multiple difficulty levels and cube sizes - Custom cube themes and card designs - Intuitive gesture controls for rotating and flipping - Track progress and personal bests Whether you're a puzzle fan, brain trainer, or just love unique games, reCube is your next addictive challenge.

Screenshots

CheckMyMate3 screens
reCube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: reCube at none against CheckMyMate's 2. reCube also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). CheckMyMate's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. CheckMyMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. reCube asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckMyMate ships an update every 3 weeks, reCube daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CheckMyMate versus reCube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckMyMatereCube
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxim NovikovNguyen Cuong

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CheckMyMate

Subscriptions2
  • CheckMyMate - Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • CheckMyMate - Yearly Premium$12.991 Year
None

reCube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CheckMyMate free?
CheckMyMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is reCube free?
reCube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CheckMyMate or reCube have ads?
reCube shows ads; CheckMyMate does not.
Which is updated more often, CheckMyMate or reCube?
CheckMyMate ships an update every 3 weeks, and reCube daily. Most recently, CheckMyMate was updated on October 7, 2026 and reCube on October 4, 2026.

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