Comparison

Chess by Staple Games vs Tiny Tank

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

Head to head
About

Chess by Staple Games

Experience classic chess with a beautifully crafted app designed for all Apple devices. Enjoy solo practice against AI, local multiplayer, or online matches. Features include all official rules, accessibility options, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • AI challenges with 6 difficulty levels
  • Pass & Play for local face-to-face games
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Local wireless play over Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
  • Full implementation of all chess rules
  • Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.)
  • Accessibility features (VoiceOver, high contrast)
Features
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Chess. Nothing more. Nothing less. We built the chess app we always wanted—one that respects the game and respects your time. No subscriptions. No ads interrupting your concentration. No bloated features you'll never use. Just chess, beautifully crafted for every Apple device you own. PLAY YOUR WAY • Solo Practice — Challenge our AI across 6 difficulty levels, from casual beginner to near-unbeatable expert. • Pass & Play — Hand your device to a friend and play face to face. • Online Multiplayer — Connect through Game Center to challenge friends or get matched with players worldwide. • Local Wireless — Play with someone nearby over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. No internet required. REAL CHESS. ALL THE RULES. Every rule, implemented correctly: • Castling (kingside and queenside) • En passant captures • Pawn promotion to any piece • Check, checkmate, and stalemate • Threefold repetition draws • Fifty-move rule ONE APP. EVERY APPLE DEVICE. iPhone. iPad. Mac. Apple TV. Apple Watch. Vision Pro. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Full VoiceOver support with voice-guided gameplay • High contrast and colorblind modes • Large text and zoomed display options • 5 beautiful board themes • Dark mode TRACK YOUR JOURNEY • Climb through 10 ranks from Beginner to Mythic • Track your win streaks and daily play habits • Game Center achievements and leaderboards THE STAPLE GAMES PROMISE We make games the way they should be made. Simple interfaces. Thoughtful design. No dark patterns. Just quality software you can rely on. Download Chess by Staple Games. Play a match. That's it.

About

Tiny Tank

Features
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Tiny tank. Big battlefield. Tiny Tank is a fast arcade combat game built for Apple Watch. Use the Digital Crown to steer your tank through an endless cartoon battlefield. Your cannon points wherever your tank points, so every turn is also an aiming decision. Line up the shot. Tap to fire. Then move before the enemy fires back. Enemy tanks track you with rotating turrets, shells fly across the battlefield, and the fight becomes increasingly chaotic the longer you survive. • Turn and aim with the Digital Crown • Tap to fire your forward cannon • Hold to reverse out of danger • Dodge visible enemy shells • Battle multiple enemy types • Destroy fortified enemy positions • Smash through battlefield obstacles • Grab temporary combat power-ups • Build your score multiplier • Survive an endless battlefield • Chase your high score There are no levels and no complicated controls. Every run starts simple and becomes increasingly dangerous. Steer. Aim. Fire. Survive. How long can your Tiny Tank last?

Screenshots

Chess by Staple Games3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chess by Staple Games at Free against Tiny Tank's $1.99. Chess by Staple Games also leads on device support (6 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Chess by Staple Games is free to download; Tiny Tank costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chess by Staple Games versus Tiny Tank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess by Staple GamesTiny Tank
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStaple GamesDaniel Beer

In-app purchases

None

Chess by Staple Games

No in-app purchases

None

Tiny Tank

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess by Staple Games free?
Chess by Staple Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tiny Tank free?
Tiny Tank costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess by Staple Games or Tiny Tank have ads?
Neither Chess by Staple Games nor Tiny Tank shows ads.

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