Comparison

Chesstrix vs Pixel Block Jam Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Chesstrix

Features
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Chesstrix is a unique puzzle game that fuses chess strategy with falling-block action. Chess pieces drop from the top of the board — position them with left and right controls, then tap highlighted target cells to capture enemy pieces and score points. HOW TO PLAY • Pieces fall from the top with gravity • Use ā—€ ā–¶ controls to move pieces left and right • Valid capture targets light up on the board in real time • Tap a highlighted target to instantly drop your piece and capture • Score points based on the value of captured pieces • Watch out for mines — they cost you points! FEATURES • Intuitive tap-to-target capture mechanic • Real chess piece movement rules (pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, queens, kings) • Progressive difficulty — the board gets trickier as you advance • Sound effects scaled by piece value for satisfying feedback • Haptic feedback on captures and landings • Clean, modern visual design • Lightweight and fast — no ads, no data collection SCORING • Each chess piece is worth different points based on its traditional value • Chain captures and strategic positioning earn bonus rewards • Mines deduct points — avoid them or plan around them • Compete against your own high score and climb the difficulty curve Chesstrix is perfect for chess enthusiasts looking for a fresh twist, puzzle game fans who love quick-thinking action, and anyone who enjoys a satisfying blend of strategy and reflexes. No internet required — play anywhere, anytime.

About

Pixel Block Jam Puzzle

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Relaxing Pixel Puzzle Experience Enjoy a satisfying pixel block jam puzzle game where you place colorful blocks to complete beautiful pixel art pictures. Inspired by games like Pixaw Puzzle, this game combines pixel art + jigsaw puzzle gameplay for a relaxing experience. Train Your Brain Solve smart puzzles by placing blocks in the correct positions. Each level improves your logic, focus, and problem-solving skills. Features Addictive block jam puzzle gameplay Hundreds of pixel art puzzles Relaxing and stress-free experience Easy to play, hard to master Smooth drag-and-drop controls Offline gameplay anytime Satisfying puzzle completion Simple & Fun Just drag, place, and complete! Perfect for fans of: pixel puzzle color block puzzle jigsaw puzzle brain games Download now and enjoy a relaxing pixel block jam puzzle adventure!

Screenshots

Chesstrix4 screens
Pixel Block Jam Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chesstrix at none against Pixel Block Jam Puzzle's shown. Pixel Block Jam Puzzle's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Chesstrix versus Pixel Block Jam Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChesstrixPixel Block Jam Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB209 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeraaronsw llcMASH Entertainment

In-app purchases

None

Chesstrix

No in-app purchases

None

Pixel Block Jam Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chesstrix free?
Chesstrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Block Jam Puzzle free?
Pixel Block Jam Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chesstrix or Pixel Block Jam Puzzle have ads?
Pixel Block Jam Puzzle shows ads; Chesstrix does not.

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