Comparison

janvo vs Jin

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

Head to head
About

janvo

Features
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Janvo is a new type of strategy game that combines the familiar rules of Rock Paper Scissors with tactical board movement. Each piece has unique movement directions and ranges, creating a simple yet deeply strategic battle experience as you advance across the board and capture your opponent’s pieces. Features A battle system based on classic Rock Paper Scissors strengths and weaknesses Tactical positioning and mind games that influence every turn Multiple CPU difficulty levels for casual play Simple and intuitive controls suitable for all players Upcoming Updates Online multiplayer mode Expanded player profile and match history features Enjoy a fresh and strategic take on Rock Paper Scissors with Janvo.

About

Jin

A traditional-inspired strategy board game with deep tactics and satisfying mind games. Move pieces, combine them to increase value, and capture opponents. Easy to learn but rewards strategic thinking and mastery.

Highlights
  • Tactical board strategy
  • Fast, turn-based gameplay
  • Combine pieces to increase value
  • Capture enemy stacks
  • Unique neutral zone rules
  • Score limit victory condition
Features
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JIN is a traditional-inspired strategy board game built around clean rules, deep tactics, and satisfying mind games. Move your pieces across the board, combine them to increase their value, and capture your opponent by landing with equal or lower strength. Every turn is a puzzle, and one mistake can flip the entire match. With simple controls and a calm aesthetic, JIN is easy to learn in minutes, but rewards players who think ahead, set traps, and master positioning. Key Features Tactical board strategy with fast, turn-based gameplay Move orthogonally or diagonally and plan every step Combine your own pieces by stacking to create stronger values Capture enemy stacks using smart positioning and value control Unique neutral zone rules that create interesting mid-board tension Play to win by capturing key pieces or reaching the score limit Minimal, relaxing presentation with deep competitive strategy JIN is designed for players who love pure strategy, clean design, and games where skill matters more than luck.

Screenshots

janvo4 screens
Jin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: janvo at none against Jin's 4. Jin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price 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. Jin sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. janvo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
janvo versus Jin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjanvoJin
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARC LAB LLCCARTER JOSEPH CRONK

In-app purchases

None

janvo

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Jin

One-time4
  • BEACH GLASS$4.99
  • SANDY CHROME$4.99
  • NEON NIGHT$4.99
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  • FALL BREAK$4.99

Questions

Is janvo free?
janvo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jin free?
Jin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do janvo or Jin have ads?
janvo shows ads; Jin does not.

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