Comparison

ChessKnock vs Dark Chess Pro

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

Head to head
About

ChessKnock

Features
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ChessKnock: Your Ultimate 2-Player Chess Experience ChessKnock brings back the classic, face-to-face excitement of chess by letting you play with a friend on a single device. It's the perfect way to connect, strategize, and enjoy the timeless game of chess, no internet required! 2-Player Local Multiplayer: Challenge a friend, family member, or anyone nearby to an engaging game of chess, all on one device. Deep Customization: Tailor your game experience with extensive settings for time controls, piece movement rules, and more. Stunning Themes: Personalize your chessboard and pieces with a variety of beautiful themes to match your style. Game History: Review past matches, analyze your moves, and learn from your victories and defeats. Comprehensive Rulebook: New to chess or need a refresher? Our built-in rulebook covers everything from basic movements to advanced strategies. Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or just learning the ropes, ChessKnock offers an intuitive and enjoyable way to play chess with someone right next to you. Download now and let the games begin!

About

Dark Chess Pro

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Offline Banqi with 5 AI levels from Easy to Grandmaster. New Wuxia Story Mode: 23 lessons, 13 opponents, visual-novel dialogue. Review every match move by move. No coins, no gambling. —— HOW IT WORKS —— Chinese Dark Chess (Banqi) is a classic Chinese board game on a 4Ɨ8 grid: • 32 pieces start face-down — flip one to reveal it • Pieces follow a rank hierarchy: General > Advisor > Elephant > Chariot > Horse > Cannon > Soldier • Higher rank captures lower, but Soldiers can capture the General • The Cannon jumps over pieces to capture — the wildcard • Win when your opponent has no pieces or no legal moves —— NEW TO BANQI? —— ā—† Learn in One Game • Interactive tutorial — learn to flip, move, and capture • Start with the easiest AI while you learn • Post-game review marks your best moves and mistakes —— EXPERIENCED PLAYER? —— ā—† Five AI Levels That Push You • Easy → Novice → Knight → Master → Grandmaster • Stronger AI makes sharper decisions in complex positions • Precise endgame verdicts show win, draw, or loss at a glance • Move-by-move review finds what you missed ā—† Story Mode — The Veiled Path • From apprentice to grandmaster — a wuxia journey through the art of Dark Chess • 23 lessons, 13 matches, 3 endings • 13 unique opponents with visual-novel style dialogue ā—† Six Variant Rules • Chariot Charge — captures distant pieces along an open rank or file regardless of rank • Diagonal Knight — moves diagonally and captures regardless of rank • Cannon Jump toggle — standard or no-jump mode • Blind Capture — attack face-down pieces and see what happens • Chain Capture — keep capturing if your piece can strike again • Equal Exchange — same-rank pieces destroy each other • Mix and match all six for free to create fresh challenges ā—† 52 Achievements • Gameplay milestones: first win, win streaks, difficulty breakthroughs • Story achievements: chapter completions, hidden endings ā—† Polished Experience • Satisfying flip animations with haptic feedback • Sound effects and clear status cues • Detailed rules include perpetual-chase restrictions • Adaptive phone and tablet layouts • Offline, no account — just open and play ā—† Free / One-Time Pro Unlock • Free with ads • Pro: remove ads and unlock the full story, stronger AI, unlimited hints and undo, precise endgame guidance, and unrestricted review Dark Chess is also known as Banqi or Half Chess — a beloved Chinese board game where strategy, hidden information, and sharp tactics make every game unique.

Screenshots

ChessKnock4 screens
Dark Chess Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ChessKnock at none against Dark Chess Pro's shown. ChessKnock also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ChessKnock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dark Chess Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ChessKnock versus Dark Chess Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessKnockDark Chess Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWest East Labs LLCReputation Software CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChessKnock

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
1 purchases

Dark Chess Pro

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock2 variants$4.99

Questions

Is ChessKnock free?
ChessKnock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Chess Pro free?
Dark Chess Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChessKnock or Dark Chess Pro have ads?
Dark Chess Pro shows ads; ChessKnock does not.

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