Hand vs Mini Chess Game
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hand
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A falling-block puzzle like you've never played: the blocks are the ones you draw yourself. You don't wait for random pieces to drop. Trace a shape with your finger and it falls onto the board exactly where you drew it—you choose the form and the column in a single stroke. ■ Clear lines your own way The satisfaction of filling a row precisely and watching it vanish. Since you draw the next shape you want, the strategy is endless. ■ Easy to start, surprisingly tricky Even when you think you drew it just right, sometimes a slightly different shape comes out— and that little unpredictability is the spice! You can even create tough spots on purpose. An exquisite challenge that keeps you coming back. ■ Play it your way - 4 difficulty levels - 5 original background tracks - Landscape support - Left-handed mode / Language switch (Japanese & English) ■ Play with peace of mind No in-app purchases. No ads. No data collection. Nothing extra—just pure focus on the game. Simple controls, deep and free strategy. Take command of the board with the blocks you draw.
Mini Chess Game
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Play chess against the computer with three difficulty levels and choose white or black pieces. Turn on hints, undo a move, and automatically resume saved games. Castling, en passant, promotion, checkmate, and stalemate are supported. Choose light or dark mode and play offline, with no account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Chess Game at none against Hand's 1. 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
Both are free to download. Hand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mini Chess Game asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hand ships an update every 3 weeks, Mini Chess Game monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hand | Mini Chess Game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | seiji honda | Erminio Ricciardi |
In-app purchases
Hand
- Unlock Everything$0.49
Mini Chess Game
No in-app purchases









