Comparison

MegaSmol vs Chopsticks Hand Game

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

Head to head
About

MegaSmol

Features
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Hold to GROW. Release to SHRINK. That’s it — that’s the game. Thread your character through pits and bars as the world speeds up. Every obstacle is a split-second choice: big or small? And when you die — and you will — the game has something to say about it. Personally. — One thumb. Instantly playable, brutally hard to master. — 10 worlds to unlock by distance, from the Meadow to the Moon, Mars and beyond. — Living backgrounds: butterflies, passing rockets, drifting comets and underwater creatures. — Four shapes. Four character families. Wildling Squares, Arctic Circles, Ocean Triangles and Earth Diamonds. — Become a polar bear, shark, armadillo, cosmic traveller and more. Each purchased skin unlocks its matching character across every shape. — Earn special world skins by reaching new distances. — Leave your mark with swirling leaves, sparkling stars, glowing embers and shimmering moon dust. — Mix your look with hats and shades. — Your best run is planted in the world as a flag. Run past it. — A lifetime death counter. Every attempt counts. — DARE A MATE: share your result and challenge a friend. — Weekly and all-time leaderboards. A fresh race every Monday. — Reach 5,000m. We’ll be impressed. Free to play with ads. Watch an optional rewarded ad for another chance. A one-time Remove Ads purchase removes interstitial ads and includes one free continue per run. How far can you actually go?

About

Chopsticks Hand Game

Engage in a quick finger-counting strategy duel. Play offline against AI or online with friends and other players. Master the attack and split mechanics to eliminate your opponent's hands.

Highlights
  • Offline strategy games against computer
  • Online matches via Game Center
  • Challenge friends or find opponents
  • Tap or swipe to attack
  • Split hands to stay alive
  • Interactive tutorial
  • Unlockable trophies and achievements
Features
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Chopsticks is a quick finger-counting strategy duel you can play offline against the computer or online with friends and other players through Game Center. Start with one finger on each hand. Attack by adding your hand’s fingers to an opponent’s hand. Hit exactly five to eliminate it; go above five and the count wraps around. When one hand is out and the other has an even number, split to bring both hands back into play. Win by eliminating both opponent hands. FEATURES • Fast offline strategy games against the computer • Free online matches through Game Center • Challenge friends or find an opponent • Track your total online record and history against Game Center friends • Customize your gameplay hands with unlockable and permanent-purchase skins • Tap or swipe to attack • Split your hands to stay alive • Interactive tutorial • Unlockable trophies and achievements • No account or internet connection required for offline play Online play requires Game Center. No subscription is needed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MegaSmol4 screens
Chopsticks Hand Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MegaSmol at none against Chopsticks Hand Game's 7. MegaSmol also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Chopsticks Hand Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Chopsticks Hand Game sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MegaSmol asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MegaSmol ships an update every 9 days, Chopsticks Hand Game every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MegaSmol versus Chopsticks Hand Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMegaSmolChopsticks Hand Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB30 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHardeep DhillonJonas Albrecht

In-app purchases

None

MegaSmol

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Chopsticks Hand Game

Subscriptions2
  • Online Play3 Months trial$0.991 Month
  • Online Play3 Months trial$7.991 Year
One-time5
  • Halloween Hand Skin$0.99
  • Cosmic Hand Skin$0.99
  • Frost Hand Skin$0.99
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  • Rainbow Hand Skin$0.99
  • Diamond Hand Skin$89.99

Questions

Is MegaSmol free?
MegaSmol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chopsticks Hand Game free?
Chopsticks Hand Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MegaSmol or Chopsticks Hand Game have ads?
MegaSmol shows ads; Chopsticks Hand Game does not.
Which is updated more often, MegaSmol or Chopsticks Hand Game?
MegaSmol ships an update every 9 days, and Chopsticks Hand Game every 11 days. Most recently, MegaSmol was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chopsticks Hand Game on October 29, 2026.

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