Comparison

Prism Chess vs Cheir

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

Head to head
About

Prism Chess

Experience classic chess with a unique twist. Rotate sections of the board to reposition pieces, disrupt opponents, and create new tactical opportunities. This game introduces a novel win condition where capturing the king directly ends the match.

Highlights
  • Classic chess rules with board rotation
  • Local multiplayer on a single device
  • AI opponent with adjustable difficulty
  • Unique win condition: direct king capture
  • Visual grid guides for rotation zones
  • Move log and undo functionality
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Prism Chess is chess — with a twist. Literally. Play on a standard 8×8 board with all the classic rules you know, plus one game-changing addition: the middle of the board is divided into eight 2×2 grids that you can rotate 180° on your turn. Every turn, you make a move — and optionally spin one of the grids before or after. Rotate to reposition your pieces, disrupt your opponent’s formation, clear a path to their king, or set up a devastating capture. The rotation zone spans the four middle rows of the board, turning familiar chess positions into entirely new tactical puzzles. Prism Chess introduces a win condition unique to the game: rotate a grid to expose the opponent’s king, then capture it in the same turn. No check announcement, no chance to respond — the king is simply taken. Players must think defensively about rotation threats at all times, even when the king is safely on the back rank. FEATURES: • Two Players — Play locally on a single device with a friend • vs Computer — Challenge the AI at Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty • Full Chess Engine — All standard chess rules including castling, en passant, promotion, and checkmate • Rotation Mechanics — Spin any of 8 grids in the middle of the board 180° as part of your turn • Grid Guides — Visual indicators show the rotation zones on the board • Move Log — Track every move and rotation throughout the game • Undo — Take back your last move All the depth of chess with an entirely new strategic dimension. Can you think one spin ahead?

About

Cheir

Features
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Cheir = Chess + Heir A new competitive game that adds the secret of the "Regent" to chess. ■ What is a Regent? Before each game, you secretly choose one Knight, Bishop, or Rook as your "Regent." Your opponent can't see which one. ■ Two Ways to Win 1. Checkmate (as usual) 2. Capture your opponent's Regent! On top of normal chess, you must hunt and protect Regents. "Could that piece be their Regent?" — that mind game is what makes Cheir unique. ■ Features • Online Multiplayer — ELO-based matchmaking finds opponents at your skill level • Global Rankings — Bronze / Silver / Gold / Platinum / Diamond rank tiers • AI Matches — Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty levels • Private Matches — Play with friends using room codes • Sign in with Apple — Sync your data across devices • 5 Languages — English, Japanese, Russian, German, Spanish ■ Monetization Cheir is ad-free with no pay-to-win elements. • Supporter Pack (one-time): Detailed stats, full match history, Supporter badge • Tip Jar: Optional donations to support development No gameplay-affecting purchases whatsoever. terms: https://qursor.vercel.app/app/6761400592/terms

Screenshots

Prism Chess4 screens
Cheir4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prism Chess at none against Cheir's 4. Prism Chess also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 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. Cheir sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Prism Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Prism Chess versus Cheir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrism ChessCheir
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHunter BillhardtRenzo Ohhama

In-app purchases

None

Prism Chess

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Cheir

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Supporter Pack$4.99
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  • Large Tip$5.99

Questions

Is Prism Chess free?
Prism Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cheir free?
Cheir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Prism Chess or Cheir have ads?
Neither Prism Chess nor Cheir shows ads.

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