Comparison

Quick Chess vs MacWinlinez

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

Head to head
About

Quick Chess

Features
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Think fast. Solve smart. Master chess tactics. Quick Chess delivers bite-sized chess puzzles designed for real improvement. From Mate-in-1 to Mate-in-5, every puzzle sharpens your pattern recognition and tactical instincts — no full games, no time wasted. DAILY CHESS PUZZLES A fresh puzzle every day. Solve it fast to earn bonus crowns. Build your streak, protect it with streak freezes, and watch your tactical vision grow. 300+ TACTICAL PUZZLES Progress through puzzle packs of increasing difficulty. Each one is handcrafted to teach real checkmate patterns — forks, pins, skewers, and sacrifices. TIMED EVENTS & BADGES Compete in limited-time puzzle events with unique rules. Earn exclusive badges, climb the star ratings, and prove your skill under pressure. HINTS WHEN YOU'RE STUCK Spend crowns to reveal the right square. Hints guide you step by step — first the piece, then the destination. EARN & SPEND CROWNS Complete puzzles, claim daily rewards, or watch optional ads to earn crowns. Spend them on hints, streak freezes, or unlock custom board backgrounds. CUSTOMIZE YOUR BOARD Choose from unique backgrounds — solid colors, animated themes, and more. Make every session feel fresh. WORKS OFFLINE No internet? No problem. All puzzles work offline so you can train anywhere — on the bus, in a waiting room, or before bed. CLEAN & FAST No clutter. No bloat. Just puzzles. Designed for quick 2-minute training sessions that fit into any schedule. Whether you're a beginner learning checkmate patterns or a club player drilling tactics, Quick Chess is the sharpest way to improve.

About

MacWinlinez

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这是一个挑战性的智力游戏——Color Linez(winlinez),中文名:“彩色连珠”,或“五子连珠”,规则类似“五子棋”,把同色棋子在水平、垂直或对角线方向连成五个或以上就可以消掉。你每走一步,屏幕上提前预告下一次即将出现的三粒棋子,但最终摆放的位置却是随机的,从而增加了游戏的难度。

Screenshots

Quick Chess4 screens
MacWinlinez2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MacWinlinez at none against Quick Chess's 7. MacWinlinez also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, device support 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

Both are free to download. Quick Chess sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. MacWinlinez asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Chess ships an update every 3 months, MacWinlinez monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Quick Chess versus MacWinlinez: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick ChessMacWinlinez
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROTTEN GAMES TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI颖超 伍

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Quick Chess

One-time7
  • 250 Crowns$0.99
  • 600 Crowns$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 1500 Crowns$4.99
  • Chess Master$4.99
  • 4000 Crowns$8.99
  • 10000 Crowns$17.99
None

MacWinlinez

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quick Chess free?
Quick Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MacWinlinez free?
MacWinlinez is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quick Chess or MacWinlinez have ads?
Quick Chess shows ads; MacWinlinez does not.
Which is updated more often, Quick Chess or MacWinlinez?
Quick Chess ships an update every 3 months, and MacWinlinez monthly. Most recently, Quick Chess was updated on October 7, 2026 and MacWinlinez on October 16, 2026.

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