Comparison

Hand vs Mini Chess Game

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

Head to head
About

Hand

Features
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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.

About

Mini Chess Game

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Hand4 screens
Mini Chess Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mini Chess Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Hand versus Mini Chess Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandMini Chess Game
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerseiji hondaErminio Ricciardi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hand

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$0.49
None

Mini Chess Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hand free?
Hand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mini Chess Game free?
Mini Chess Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hand or Mini Chess Game have ads?
Neither Hand nor Mini Chess Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hand or Mini Chess Game?
Hand ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mini Chess Game monthly. Most recently, Hand was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mini Chess Game on November 10, 2026.

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