Comparison

CelestialChess vs Rook in Chaos

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

Rook in Chaos

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“乱阵飞车” is a turn-based survival game that blends Chinese chess (Xiangqi) with light roguelike elements. Whether you are new to Xiangqi or looking for a completely different way to play, you can jump in with ease. There are no fixed openings and no single solution that works every time. Every run brings new situations, and every move determines how much longer you can survive. Start a run and see if you can make it through 100 turns. Terms of Use / EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CelestialChess2 screens
Rook in Chaos1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rook in Chaos at every 9 days against CelestialChess's every 2 months. Rook in Chaos also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. CelestialChess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rook in Chaos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CelestialChess ships an update every 2 months, Rook in Chaos every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CelestialChess versus Rook in Chaos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCelestialChessRook in Chaos
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuo-Tsun Huang明超 董

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CelestialChess

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
2 purchases

Rook in Chaos

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is CelestialChess free?
CelestialChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rook in Chaos free?
Rook in Chaos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CelestialChess or Rook in Chaos have ads?
Neither CelestialChess nor Rook in Chaos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CelestialChess or Rook in Chaos?
CelestialChess ships an update every 2 months, and Rook in Chaos every 9 days. Most recently, CelestialChess was updated on November 8, 2026 and Rook in Chaos on November 6, 2026.

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