Comparison

Makruk vs Makruk ™

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

Head to head
About

Makruk

Experience traditional Thai chess with this 2D board game. It offers helpful hints for beginners, multiple AI difficulty levels, and features like undo and game saving. Practice your skills with various game modes.

Highlights
  • 2D board design
  • Undo functionality
  • Hint system for beginners
  • Play against 8 AI levels
  • Adjustable computer thinking time
  • Save game progress
Features
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หมากรุกไทย - Thai Chess เกมหมากกระดานของไทย ที่นิยมเล่นกันตั้งแต่อดีตจนถึงปัจจุบัน โดยตัวเกมออกแบบในมุมมอง 2 มิติ เพื่อที่จะให้ดูตัวหมากได้ง่าย ทั้งยังมีระบบแนะนำ(Hint) ที่เหมาะสำหรับคนพึ่งหัดเล่นหมากรุกด้วย ซึ่งในเวอร์ชั่นนี้จะสามารถเล่นกับคอมได้ 21 ระดับ - ออกแบบในแนวสองมิติ 2D - ย้อนกลับได้ (Undo) - มีระบบแนะนำ (Hint) - มีระบบจำกัดเวลาคอมพิวเตอร์ที่ใช้คิดในแต่ละตาได้ - ปิดเปิดระบบเตือนการรุกของคอมพิวเตอร์ได้ - บันทึกการเล่นครั้งล่าสุดไว้ได้ - มีโหมดเฉพาพฝึกไล่ นับศักดิ์

About

Makruk ™

Experience the traditional Thai Chess game, Makruk, on your mobile device. Play against AI opponents with adjustable difficulty, customize your game, and compete on a global leaderboard. Save your progress and enjoy timed matches.

Highlights
  • 5 AI difficulty levels
  • Interactive board editor
  • Customizable game elements
  • Global leaderboard
  • Save and resume gameplay
  • Timed gameplay mode
Features
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Immerse yourself in the rich history and tradition of Makruk, fondly known as Thai Chess. Stemming from the ancient Indian game of chaturanga from the 6th-century, Makruk carries the legacy of a game that inspired modern chess. Experience the beauty of this time-honored game right on your phone. Whether it's a cozy family game night or a solo challenge against AI opponents, Makruk promises endless hours of strategic play. Think you've got the skills? Test your mettle against our advanced AI – it won't be easy to outsmart the best! Climb the ranks by earning experience points for each AI you conquer, with greater rewards for tougher challenges. Stellar Features Include: 5 AI Levels: From Novice to Grandmaster! Interactive Board Editor Personalize Your Game: Custom boards, pieces, avatars, and themes Global Leaderboard: Rise to the top and showcase your prowess! Share Memorable Matches with Friends Save & Resume: Never lose your progress Race Against the Clock: Timed gameplay for the adrenaline junkies! Discover the allure of Makruk today and embark on a chess journey like no other!

Screenshots

Makruk4 screens
Makruk ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Makruk ™ at 4.8 against Makruk's 4.0. Makruk ™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (76 vs 9). Makruk's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Makruk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Makruk ™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Makruk ™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Makruk ™ has 76 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Makruk ships an update every 4 weeks, Makruk ™ every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Makruk versus Makruk ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakrukMakruk ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings)4.8 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings976 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSirawat PulsreeVM Mobile Team

Customer experience

Makruk

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Makruk ™

All ratings75 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Makruk

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Makruk ™

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Makruk free?
Makruk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Makruk ™ free?
Makruk ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Makruk or Makruk ™?
Makruk ™ is rated higher. Makruk averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Makruk ™ averages 4.8 from 76 ratings.
Do Makruk or Makruk ™ have ads?
Makruk shows ads; Makruk ™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Makruk or Makruk ™?
Makruk ships an update every 4 weeks, and Makruk ™ every 10 months. Most recently, Makruk was updated on October 23, 2026 and Makruk ™ on October 24, 2026.

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