Comparison

Chesstrix vs Exhomorph

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

Exhomorph

Features
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Step onto a chess piece and you BECOME it. A pawn, a knight, a queen — whatever tile you land on, you move like it next. That single rule grows into 200 hand-tuned puzzles. No timers. No noise. Just you, a cozy little board, and the quiet click of the right move. HOW IT PLAYS • Tap a glowing tile to move. • Step onto a piece and morph into it. • Use each form's moves to reach the goal. • One wrong path and you rethink — never lose, just solve. WHY YOU'LL STAY • 200 levels across 5 warm worlds, each gently harder than the last. • Every level is solver-verified — guaranteed solvable, never unfair. • Hand-crafted, tactile board with solid classic chess pieces. • Calm, premium feel — no ads mid-puzzle, no pressure, fully offline. • One-finger play. Pick up for a minute or lose an hour. Stuck? A hint is always one tap away. Misstep? Undo and try the line again. Become the piece. Find the path. Solve every board.

Screenshots

Chesstrix4 screens
Exhomorph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chesstrix at none against Exhomorph's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Chesstrix versus Exhomorph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChesstrixExhomorph
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeraaronsw llcAkif SARI

In-app purchases

None

Chesstrix

No in-app purchases

None

Exhomorph

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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