Xiangqi Watch vs Notation Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xiangqi Watch
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Play Xiangqi like never before — right on your Apple Watch. Experience the classic strategy game of Chinese Chess in a fast, modern, and beautifully designed format built specifically for the wrist. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this version makes it easy to jump in, think fast, and enjoy every move. Multiple Ways to Play • Play vs Computer – Challenge a built-in AI anytime • Local 2 Player – Share your watch and play side-by-side • Network Play – Battle friends remotely using a simple friend code • Designed for Apple Watch • Digital Crown Zoom – Smoothly zoom in and out for precision control • Drag & Drop Moves – Intuitive piece movement made for a small screen • Clean, Focused Interface – No clutter, just strategy Smart Gameplay Features • Replay Moves – Review key moments and learn from every turn • Valid Move Enforcement – Only legal moves allowed (no mistakes) • Check & Checkmate Alerts – Stay informed as the battle unfolds • Red vs Black Classic Setup – Authentic Xiangqi experience Play Anytime, Anywhere Perfect for quick matches on the go or longer strategic battles. Whether you have a minute or an hour, your next game is always just a glance away. Sharpen your mind, challenge your friends, and carry one of the world’s greatest strategy games on your wrist. Download now and start your next match.
Notation Chess
Practice chess visualization and play games using only standard notation, directly from your Apple Watch. This app offers adjustable difficulty and engine settings, with the ability to review moves and peek at the board when needed.
- Play chess on Apple Watch
- Practice with standard chess notation
- Adjustable difficulty and engine settings
- Review move history
- Peek at the board feature
- Undo moves
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Play notation-first chess on the go, directly from your Apple Watch. Notation Chess is designed for players who want to practice visualization and play without relying on a full board view. Choose your color and difficulty, select moves using standard chess notation, and review your move history as the game progresses. The app is powered by the lightweight Chal chess engine, with adjustable search depth and move variety settings. When you need a quick visual reference, use Peek at Board to check the current position. You can also undo moves and start a new game at any time. Features - Play chess on the go from Apple Watch - Practice using standard chess notation - Powered by the Chal chess engine - Choose your color and difficulty level - Review the complete move history - Peek at the board when needed - Undo moves - Adjust engine search depth and move variety
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Notation Chess at Free against Xiangqi Watch's $1.99. Notation Chess also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Notation Chess is free to download; Xiangqi Watch costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Xiangqi Watch | Notation Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NhuBao Nguyen | Zheng Liang |
In-app purchases
Xiangqi Watch
No in-app purchases
Notation Chess
No in-app purchases
Questions
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