Comparison

Marupeke vs Chesshape

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

Head to head
About

Marupeke

Features
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Marupeke is a pure logic and brain-training puzzle that challenges your ability to think ahead, spot patterns, and make strategic choices. The goal is simple to learn but endlessly intriguing: fill a grid with X, O, and blank spaces - but never allow three of the same symbol to appear in a row, whether that row is horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Key Features • Pure Logic Gameplay - No guessing, no luck, just clear and fair puzzles. • Brain-Boosting Fun - Improve pattern recognition, logical deduction, and problem-solving. • Simple Rules, Deep Challenge - Easy to learn, endlessly challenging to master. • Multiple Grid Sizes - From quick 6×6 boards to epic 12×12 brain workouts. • Infinite Replay Value - Every puzzle is unique, ensuring fresh challenges each time. Why You’ll Love Marupeke Marupeke combines the simplicity of classic pen-and-paper puzzles with the depth of abstract strategy games. There’s no random chance and no hidden information — every puzzle can be solved using pure logic. The satisfaction of completing a board is 100% earned. Whether you want a relaxing mental workout or a daily brain challenge, Marupeke delivers. It’s perfect for fans of Sudoku, Nonograms, Trios, Symbic, Mahjong, and other logic-based puzzles — yet offers its own distinct rules and patterns to explore. Sharpen your mind, master the grid, and see how long you can keep those Xs and Os in perfect harmony.

About

Chesshape

Engage in a serene logic puzzle game where chess piece movements are used to paint squares and create target patterns. Mix colors by overlapping moves to solve intricate challenges. Offers over a thousand hand-built puzzles with no timers or lives.

Highlights
  • Chess piece movement puzzles
  • Color mixing mechanics
  • Over 1000 hand-built puzzles
  • Daily puzzles
  • Calm, no-timer gameplay
  • Offline play
  • Unlimited undo
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CHESS HAS NEVER LOOKED LIKE THIS Chesshape turns the movements of the chess pieces into a calm, original logic puzzle. Every piece paints the squares it can reach: the rook floods a rank and a file, the bishop cuts the diagonals, the knight leaves its own L. Put the right pieces on the right squares, build the target pattern, and finish the puzzle in the fewest moves possible. MIX THE COLORS Paint red over yellow and make orange. Colors mix wherever two moves overlap, so the puzzle is choosing which moves cross, and where. New color combinations and more intricate patterns wait further in. EVERY PUZZLE HAS A PROVEN SOLUTION Every level has been checked to confirm that it has a valid solution under the game’s rules. WHAT IS IN THE GAME? * Over a thousand hand-built puzzles * Six chess pieces, each taught step by step * Strategic color-mixing mechanics * Eight tiers of difficulty, from the basics to Grandmaster * A new daily puzzle every day * Streaks, stars and progress rewards * The Hall of Legends, built from famous board problems * Calm play with no timers and no lives * Offline play and unlimited undo Stuck? A hint shows you the best next move. Replay a chapter without help to earn all three stars. Chesshape is free to play. An optional one-time Premium upgrade removes automatic ads and grants 60 bonus hints. Optional rewarded ads remain available. Hint packs are available too, if you want them.

Screenshots

Marupeke4 screens
Chesshape4 screens

Verdict

The call

Marupeke and Chesshape 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. Marupeke sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Chesshape sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marupeke ships an update every 3 days, Chesshape every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Marupeke versus Chesshape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarupekeChesshape
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave ShworanMUSTAFA NURI PEKDEMIR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Marupeke

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Unlimited Hints$2.99
4 purchases

Chesshape

One-time4
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 50 Hints$2.99
  • Chesshape Premium$4.99
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  • 200 Hints$7.99

Questions

Is Marupeke free?
Marupeke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chesshape free?
Chesshape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Marupeke or Chesshape have ads?
Both Marupeke and Chesshape show ads.
Which is updated more often, Marupeke or Chesshape?
Marupeke ships an update every 3 days, and Chesshape every 5 days. Most recently, Marupeke was updated on October 11, 2026 and Chesshape on October 16, 2026.

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