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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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.

Screenshots

CelestialChess2 screens
Xiangqi4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CelestialChess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Xiangqi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CelestialChess ships an update every 2 months, Xiangqi daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CelestialChess versus Xiangqi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCelestialChessXiangqi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuo-Tsun HuangLung Wai Hor

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CelestialChess

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Xiangqi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CelestialChess free?
CelestialChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xiangqi free?
Xiangqi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
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 daily. Most recently, CelestialChess was updated on November 8, 2026 and Xiangqi on October 31, 2026.

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