Comparison

Chaukar vs Baghra

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

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About

Chaukar

Features
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Discover Chaukar—the authentic, ancient Indian board game of strategy and skill! Step back in time and experience the ultimate traditional board game right on your mobile screen. Chaukar (also known in various regions as Chowka Bhara, Ashta Chamma, or Chowka Ashta) is a classic multiplayer game deeply rooted in heritage. Roll the cowrie shells, plan your moves, and race your tokens to the center to claim victory! Whether you want to relive childhood memories or challenge your strategic mind, Chaukar brings the perfect blend of luck, strategy, and tradition. EXCITING GAME MODES Tailor your gameplay to match your style with two distinct modes: • Classic Mode (Easy & Relaxed): Perfect for casual play, beginners, or a relaxing game night. Enjoy the traditional flow of the game at your own pace. • Master Mode (Challenging & Competitive): For true strategists! In this mode, you must successfully capture at least one opponent's token to enter the inner rings. Block your rivals, plan your captures, and prove your mastery. HOW TO PLAY Chaukar is easy to learn but deeply strategic: • The Board: Played on a distinct grid layout with unique safe zones marked with an 'X'. • The Roll: Roll the traditional virtual cowrie shells to determine your steps. • The Objective: Navigate all 4 of your tokens along a spiral path toward the central safety zone. KEY FEATURES Complete Offline Gameplay No internet? No problem! Enjoy the full experience entirely offline. Play anytime, anywhere—whether you are traveling, commuting, or in a low-network zone. Local Multiplayer & Smart Bots • Pass & Play: Gather your family and friends around a single screen for authentic, old-school game nights. • Challenging AI Bots: No opponent around? Challenge our smart, adaptive AI bots to hone your strategic skills. Stunning Visual Themes Switch up your vibe! Choose from multiple beautifully crafted themes ranging from ancient royal parchment and traditional wooden boards to sleek, modern aesthetics. Immersive Audio Experience Feel the game come alive with crisp, satisfying sound effects—from the authentic rattle of rolling cowrie shells to dramatic capture sounds.

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Baghra

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Baghra is Bagh-Chal – Nepal's traditional "Tigers and Goats": an asymmetric strategy game, done beautifully and fairly. Four tigers hunt on a 5×5 line grid, capturing goats by jumping them (as in checkers). Twenty goats have one goal: hem the tigers in until none can move. Learn the rules in a minute – the games run deep. ONE GAME, DONE RIGHT • Ad-free. No subscription. No tracking. No timers. • A fair, tiered AI: easy, medium, hard. • Play as the tigers or the goats – or two players on one device (hot-seat). • Interactive tutorial: placing, jumping, trapping – step by step. • Handsome board themes, haptics and sound, full VoiceOver support. TWO PHASES First the goats place 20 pieces (one per turn) while the tigers already move and capture. Then both sides slide along the lines. Tigers win by capturing five goats; goats win by blocking every tiger. Bagh-Chal is a centuries-old Himalayan game. Baghra brings it to your iPhone in a calm, ad-free form. Terms of Use By using this app, you agree to the standard Terms of Use Apple's End User License Agreement (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chaukar4 screens
Baghra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chaukar at none against Baghra's 1. Chaukar also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Baghra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chaukar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Chaukar versus Baghra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChaukarBaghra
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGaurav HargudeAlexander Nikonov22270669431

In-app purchases

None

Chaukar

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Baghra

One-time1
  • Baghra Complete$3.99

Questions

Is Chaukar free?
Chaukar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Baghra free?
Baghra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chaukar or Baghra have ads?
Neither Chaukar nor Baghra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chaukar or Baghra?
Chaukar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Baghra every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chaukar was updated on September 30, 2026 and Baghra on September 28, 2026.

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