Comparison

Isto Master vs Chaka

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

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About

Isto Master

Features
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Isto brings the beloved traditional Indian board game Ashtachamma (also known as Ashta Chamma) to your phone with smooth gameplay, beautiful boards, and modern features. AUTHENTIC GAMEPLAY • Classic Ashtachamma rules with cowrie shells or dice • 5×5 and 7×7 board sizes • Clear hints and rules for new players • Satisfying sounds, animations, and haptic feedback PLAY YOUR WAY • Offline vs Computer — practice anytime, no internet needed • Local Multiplayer — pass-and-play with family and friends on one device • Online Multiplayer — match with players worldwide or invite friends to a private room • Quick Match — jump into an online game fast SOCIAL & PROGRESSION • Create a profile with display name and avatar • Add friends, send invites, and play together • Earn coins by playing and completing missions • Daily rewards, lucky wheel, and unlockable avatars • Optional rewarded ads to earn bonus coins DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE Whether you grew up playing Ashtachamma on a wooden board or you are discovering it for the first time, Isto makes every match fun and easy to learn. REQUIREMENTS Internet connection is required for online multiplayer, friends, and cloud sync. Offline modes work without an account. Questions or feedback? Contact us at vyomixtechnologies@gmail.com

About

Chaka

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Bring a classic Indian board game to your iPhone and iPad. Chaka is a strategic race across a royal board where cowrie shells decide your moves, captures change the pace, and every path to the center rewards smart play. Whether you want a quick match on one device or a live game with friends online, Chaka makes traditional play feel smooth, social, and easy to jump into. What is Chaka? Chaka is a multiplayer board game inspired by classic Indian cowrie-shell race games. Each player guides four tokens around the board, rolls cowries for movement values, captures opponents when the rules allow, and works toward finishing all tokens. It is familiar if you love family board games—and deeper if you enjoy customizable house rules. How to play • Roll cowries to move. Open shells count as 1–3; all closed can count as 8. • Race your tokens along outer and inner paths toward the center. • Capture opponents, use safe zones carefully, and pair tokens when rules allow. • Win by completing your tokens according to the rule set you choose. Key features • Pass & Play for local multiplayer on a single device • Online private rooms—create or join with a room code • Voice chat during online matches so you can talk while you play • Play with 2 to 4 players • AI opponents and optional AI turns when a timer expires • Customizable rules to match your family’s preferred style • Built-in rules guide so new players can learn quickly • Avatars, display names, and colorful token themes • Daily rewards and in-game coins • Save and continue local games later • Sound controls and a polished royal-themed interface • Support for many languages, including major Indian languages plus English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Why download Chaka? Chaka is built for real gatherings and remote play alike. Host a Pass & Play match at home, or create a private online room and invite friends with a code. Customize rules before you start so the game matches how you already play. Practice against AI when friends are busy, then jump back into multiplayer when you are ready. Privacy and accounts You can start playing without a complicated setup. Online features use account services so rooms and profiles work reliably, and you may optionally link Google or Apple for a more permanent profile. Microphone access is used only for optional online voice chat. Ads may appear to keep the game free to download. Read our full privacy policy in the app or at venusapps.com for details on how information is handled. Download Chaka and start your next match—local, online, or against AI. Roll the cowries, plan your path, and race to the center.

Screenshots

Isto Master4 screens
Chaka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Isto Master at none against Chaka's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Isto Master ships an update every 4 days, Chaka every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Isto Master versus Chaka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIsto MasterChaka
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB142 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHarsh MunshiVENUSAPPS PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Isto Master

No in-app purchases

None

Chaka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Isto Master free?
Isto Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chaka free?
Chaka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Isto Master or Chaka have ads?
Chaka shows ads; Isto Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Isto Master or Chaka?
Isto Master ships an update every 4 days, and Chaka every 3 days. Most recently, Isto Master was updated on October 16, 2026 and Chaka on October 23, 2026.

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