Comparison

Xiangqi Watch vs EzeGammon

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

Head to head
About

Xiangqi Watch

Features
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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.

About

EzeGammon

Experience classic backgammon with a beautiful, ad-free interface. Play against friends or a computer with adjustable skill levels. Learn and improve with helpful move suggestions and post-game reviews.

Highlights
  • 32 photorealistic boards
  • Honest dice rolls with statistics
  • Four computer skill levels
  • Doubling cube and match play
  • Best move suggestions
  • Post-game review
Features
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Backgammon the way it should feel: a beautiful board, two dice, nothing in the way. EzeGammon explains itself without a single word – tap, drag, roll. If you know backgammon, you can play immediately. If you're learning, short demonstrations play right on the board. 32 REAL BOARDS Photorealistic boards with real checkers and dice – from a classic leather travel board to bold modern colours. Calm, uncluttered, and free of ads. HONEST DICE Rolls come from your device's cryptographic random number generator – and the app proves it: a built-in statistic shows the distribution of every roll you have ever made. Nothing is rigged, and you can check it yourself. AN OPPONENT FOR EVERY DAY Play a friend on one device, or play the computer. Four skill levels, from a patient opponent for beginners to a level that challenges strong players. With the doubling cube, matches to 3, 5, 11 or 15 points, and the Crawford rule. GET BETTER The light bulb suggests the best move in the middle of your turn. AN HONEST MODEL Free forever: the complete two-player game, a computer opponent, the doubling cube, match play, dice statistics and three trial hints. A single purchase unlocks everything else for good: all 32 boards, all four computer levels and unlimited hints. No subscription. No ads. No accounts. The app collects no data at all.

Screenshots

EzeGammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EzeGammon at Free against Xiangqi Watch's $1.99. EzeGammon also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Xiangqi Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

EzeGammon is free to download; Xiangqi Watch costs $1.99 up front. EzeGammon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Xiangqi Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Xiangqi Watch versus EzeGammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiangqi WatchEzeGammon
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNhuBao NguyenGoeran Schleipen

In-app purchases

None

Xiangqi Watch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EzeGammon

One-time1
  • EzeGammon Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Xiangqi Watch free?
Xiangqi Watch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EzeGammon free?
EzeGammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Xiangqi Watch or EzeGammon have ads?
Neither Xiangqi Watch nor EzeGammon shows ads.

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