Comparison

Permutations vs Xadrez Barreira

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

Head to head
About

Permutations

A competitive board game where players combine three dice using math operations to place tiles. The goal is to connect four of your tiles in a row to win.

Highlights
  • Combine 3 dice with math operations
  • Place tiles on a board
  • Connect 4 tiles to win
  • Competitive two-player gameplay
  • Original board game design
Features
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3 Dice, so many possibilities! Permutations is a competitive original board game by veteran game designer Pam Formato. Take turns with your opponent, combining 3 dice together with basic math operations to place your tile on the board. Connect 4 of your tiles in a row to win!

About

Xadrez Barreira

Engage in a strategic board game where the objective is to race your pawn across the board before your opponent. Use barriers to block their path while advancing your own piece. Offers both AI and local multiplayer modes.

Highlights
  • Strategic barrier placement
  • Advance pawn to victory
  • Challenge AI opponent
  • Offline two-player mode
  • Clean and modern design
  • Official Quoridor rules
Features
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Are you a master of tactics? Ready for a challenge that combines the simplicity of a racing game with the strategic depth of chess? Welcome to Barrier Chess, the ultimate experience of the classic Quoridor board game, now in your pocket! The goal is simple: get your pawn across the board before your opponent. The challenge? Your opponent will do everything to stop you, building a veritable labyrinth of barriers with each move. Each turn, the decision is yours: advance your piece towards victory or cleverly position a barrier to thwart your rival's plans and force them down a longer path? GAME HIGHLIGHTS: SMART AND ADDICTIVE GAMEPLAY Easy to learn, but difficult to master. Each game is a new puzzle, perfect for quick games or strategic duels that demand total concentration. CHALLENGE AN ADVANCED TACTICAL AI Our Artificial Intelligence doesn't make random moves. She analyzes your shortest path, anticipates your moves, and strategically positions barriers to block your advance. With varying difficulty levels, she's the perfect opponent to hone your skills. Can you beat her? OFFLINE MODE FOR TWO PLAYERS Challenge friends and family on the same device! With a mirrored design and action buttons for both players, the "side-by-side" mode recreates the experience of a real board game, anywhere. CLEAN AND MODERN DESIGN With an elegant interface, a visually appealing board, and a total focus on gameplay, you'll have an immersive and distraction-free experience. OFFICIAL RULES IMPLEMENTED Play the authentic version of Quoridor, including the "jump" (head-to-head) rule for tactical twists and the "fair play" guarantee, which prevents total blockages. A TRUE TEST OF REASONING Barrier Chess is more than just a race; It's a war of positions. Each barrier placed can be a brilliant trap or a fatal mistake. You need to balance attack and defense, predict your opponent's moves, and find the route to victory on a board that changes every turn. It's the ultimate test of logical reasoning and strategic vision. If you love chess, checkers, puzzle games, sudoku, or any challenge that requires intelligence, you'll get hooked on Barrier Chess. Download now and prove you're the master of strategy! Termos de Uso (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Permutations4 screens
Xadrez Barreira4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Permutations at 100% against Xadrez Barreira's 0%. Permutations also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Xadrez Barreira sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Permutations asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Permutations holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Permutations has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Permutations's written reviews are positive against 0% of Xadrez Barreira's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Permutations ships an update every 4 weeks, Xadrez Barreira every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Permutations versus Xadrez Barreira: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPermutationsXadrez Barreira
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB49 MB
Age rating12++4
DeveloperPam FormatoDANIEL LEONARDO DE LIMA SOARES

Customer experience

Permutations

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Xadrez Barreira

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Permutations

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Xadrez Barreira

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Permutations free?
Permutations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xadrez Barreira free?
Xadrez Barreira is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Permutations or Xadrez Barreira?
Permutations is rated higher. Permutations averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Xadrez Barreira averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Permutations or Xadrez Barreira have ads?
Neither Permutations nor Xadrez Barreira shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Permutations or Xadrez Barreira?
Permutations ships an update every 4 weeks, and Xadrez Barreira every 2 months. Most recently, Permutations was updated on October 30, 2026 and Xadrez Barreira on November 5, 2026.

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