Comparison

CelestialChess vs Xiangqi

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

Head to head
About

CelestialChess

Features
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CelestialChess is a fully offline Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) game against an on-device AI. The all-new 2.0 update removes every ad and refreshes the whole interface, so you can play a match anytime, anywhere. MULTI-LEVEL AI ‧ Five levels: Beginner, Easy, Normal, Hard, Master ‧ Lower levels make human-like slips so newcomers can win; higher levels play tight and challenge veterans ‧ Built-in opening book and endgame engine — varied openings, precise endgames ‧ A Pro-exclusive “Grandmaster” top level GET STRONGER ‧ Post-game review: every move flagged as best or mistake, so you see exactly where you went wrong ‧ AI coach: instant commentary on the move you just played, with a stronger suggestion ‧ Hints and take-backs: a nudge when you’re stuck, and a way back when you slip AUTHENTIC XIANGQI RULES ‧ Full rules: hobbling the horse’s leg, cannon screen-capture, flying general, no facing generals, repetition loss ‧ 10×9 board, river and palace — the real thing BOARD THEMES ‧ Classic wood, free ‧ Pro unlocks Ink, Jade, and Day / Night starry themes SHARE & IMPORT GAME RECORDS ‧ Export any game to Chinese notation and share it with friends (Pro) ‧ Paste a record to import and replay any great game PRIVACY & OFFLINE ‧ Fully offline and standalone — no registration, no sign-in ‧ No personal data collected, no tracking, no ads ‧ Independently made by Intoxicated Child Studio Play Xiangqi with an AI under the stars

About

Xiangqi

Features
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Learn Xiangqi and finally beat the board. Chinese Chess (Cờ Tướng) built to train real players — a tough offline AI, deep position analysis, and a full lesson library in one app. Most Xiangqi apps just let you push pieces against a weak bot. This one is a coach. Pick your difficulty, play a real game, then open the analysis board to see exactly where the game turned, which move was best, and why. Study openings and endgames between matches so your next game is stronger. WHAT YOU GET - Play against a genuine Xiangqi engine across four difficulty levels, from Beginner to Expert - An analysis board with an evaluation bar, best-move suggestions, and free position setup - Smart Hints that reveal the strongest move when you are stuck mid-game - A lesson library covering openings, midgame tactics, endgames, and the core rules - Save your best positions and pick up an unfinished game right where you left it - Choose to play Red or Black, with clean sound feedback and a fully offline board PERFECT FOR - Beginners who want to learn Chinese Chess from the rules up - Club players training openings and endgame technique - Anyone who prefers a strong solo AI over waiting on online opponents - Cờ Tướng fans who want to study, not just play WHY NOT JUST PLAY A FREE XIANGQI APP? Free apps give you a weak opponent and no feedback. Here the AI actually pushes back, the analysis board shows you why you lost, and the lessons close the gaps — so you improve instead of repeating the same mistakes. PRIVACY Every game, lesson, and saved position stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, and the board works with no connection at all. FULL ACCESS A free start lets you try the board. Premium unlocks the higher AI levels, the full analysis board, and every advanced opening, tactics, and endgame lesson. Choose the plan that fits: Weekly, Yearly (best value), or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Set your level, play a game, then study it. Download Xiangqi: Chinese Chess and start training today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

Screenshots

CelestialChess2 screens
Xiangqi4 screens

Verdict

The call

CelestialChess and Xiangqi are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. CelestialChess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Xiangqi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CelestialChess ships an update every 2 months, Xiangqi monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CelestialChess versus Xiangqi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCelestialChessXiangqi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuo-Tsun HuangPhuc Pham

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CelestialChess

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

Xiangqi

Subscriptions2
  • Analysis Board Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Master Games Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Endgame Tactics, Pay Once$29.99

Questions

Is CelestialChess free?
CelestialChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xiangqi free?
Xiangqi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CelestialChess or Xiangqi have ads?
Neither CelestialChess nor Xiangqi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CelestialChess or Xiangqi?
CelestialChess ships an update every 2 months, and Xiangqi monthly. Most recently, CelestialChess was updated on October 7, 2026 and Xiangqi on October 25, 2026.

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