CelestialChess vs Xiangqi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CelestialChess
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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
Xiangqi
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Enjoy Chinese chess on your device. Play against an on-device computer opponent, or take turns with a friend on the same iPhone or iPad. • Switch between 2D and 3D match boards and adjust the 3D viewing angle Learn and practise at your own pace: • Multiple computer difficulty levels • A ten-step introduction to piece moves and basic rules • Endgame puzzles and challenges • Position study, analysis and board setup • Undo moves, save games and continue playing Play offline without an account. Choose English or Chinese menus. Traditional Chinese characters remain on the chess pieces, preserving the familiar Xiangqi board.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xiangqi at none against CelestialChess's 1. Xiangqi also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. CelestialChess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Xiangqi asks for nothing beyond the download.
CelestialChess ships an update every 2 months, Xiangqi daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CelestialChess | Xiangqi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kuo-Tsun Huang | Lung Wai Hor |
In-app purchases
CelestialChess
- Remove Ads$0.99
Xiangqi
No in-app purchases









