Comparison

Chessdoku vs ArrowShift 3D

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

Head to head
About

Chessdoku

This logic puzzle game combines Sudoku-style placement with chess piece attack rules. Solve over 1,500 unique puzzles across five distinct game modes, with a daily challenge for all players. Enjoy a pure, offline experience with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Sudoku-style piece placement
  • Chess piece attack logic
  • Five unique game modes
  • 1,500 puzzles
  • Daily challenge
  • Offline play
  • Hint system with deductions
Features
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Place the given chess pieces so every row and column holds exactly one piece — and no piece threatens another. That's Chessdoku: the discipline of Sudoku, the geometry of chess. NO GUESSING, EVER Every puzzle is generated by a built-in deduction engine and verified solvable by pure logic. Stuck? The hint doesn't just drop a piece — it explains the deduction you could have made. FIVE WAYS TO PLAY - Classic — open square boards, from a gentle 4×4 to the deep end - Panorama — wide boards that bend your instincts - Fortress — frozen pawn walls cut the lines, so extra pieces fit - Command — you place the pawns, and your pieces need them - Torus — borderless boards where attacks wrap around the edges 300 levels in each mode — 1,500 puzzles in all. EVERY DAY, ONE PUZZLE A daily challenge seeded from the date, identical for every player on Earth. Keep your streak alive and share your result, spoiler-free. THINK WITH YOUR HANDS Cross off dead squares with the X tool, pencil-mark individual piece options Sudoku-style, long-press any piece to see exactly what it attacks, and let the app prove it the moment a position becomes unwinnable. FREE TO PLAY The daily challenge, the tutorial, and a generous run of free levels — including the first 100 in Classic — are free to everyone. One optional purchase unlocks all 1,500 levels and every Quick Play preset — no subscription, ever. YOURS, OFFLINE No account. No ads. No tracking. Puzzles are generated on your device and your progress never leaves it. Seventeen handcrafted board themes, including a colorblind-friendly high-contrast set.

About

ArrowShift 3D

Features
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Think Fast. Plan Smart. Escape Every Puzzle. ArrowShift - Logic Puzzle is a fun and addictive brain-training puzzle game where every move matters. Tap arrows to launch them off the board, but remember—each arrow moves only in the direction it points. Plan carefully, remove obstacles, and clear every board to complete the challenge. With hundreds of handcrafted levels, daily challenges, unlockable themes, and powerful boosters, ArrowShift offers endless puzzle-solving fun for players of all skill levels. Whether you enjoy relaxing puzzle games or challenging brain teasers, ArrowShift will keep your mind sharp with satisfying gameplay and strategic thinking. How to Play • Tap arrows to move them off the board. • Arrows move only in the direction they point. • Remove blocking arrows to create escape routes. • Clear every arrow to finish the level. • Think ahead and solve increasingly challenging puzzles. Features Hundreds of Logic Puzzles Progress through hundreds of handcrafted levels that become more challenging as your skills improve. Creative Puzzle Layouts Solve unique puzzle designs featuring exciting patterns and increasingly complex arrow arrangements. Daily Challenges Play fresh puzzles every day and collect rewards. Hardcore Mode Test your skills in the ultimate challenge where every move matters. Unlock Themes & Skins Customize your game with beautiful themes, stylish arrow designs, and visual effects. Powerful Boosters Need help? • Ghost Arrow Move through obstacles. • Undo Reverse your last move. • Hint Find the best possible solution. Train Your Brain Improve your: • Logic • Focus • Planning • Pattern Recognition • Spatial Thinking • Problem Solving Why Players Love ArrowShift Hundreds of handcrafted puzzles Relaxing gameplay No time limits Easy to learn Challenging to master Daily rewards Beautiful minimalist design Suitable for all ages If you enjoy logic games, brain puzzles, strategy games, IQ challenges, or relaxing puzzle adventures, ArrowShift - Logic Puzzle is the perfect game for you. Download today and see how many puzzles you can solve!

Screenshots

Chessdoku4 screens
ArrowShift 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArrowShift 3D at none against Chessdoku's 1. ArrowShift 3D also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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. Chessdoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArrowShift 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chessdoku versus ArrowShift 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessdokuArrowShift 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt FalkDisha Thummar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chessdoku

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$4.99
None

ArrowShift 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chessdoku free?
Chessdoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArrowShift 3D free?
ArrowShift 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chessdoku or ArrowShift 3D have ads?
Neither Chessdoku nor ArrowShift 3D shows ads.

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