# Hoplite vs Great Power Chess

The clearest difference is price: Great Power Chess at Free against Hoplite's $3.99. Hoplite's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (791 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Great Power Chess is free to download; Hoplite costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hoplite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoplite has 791 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoplite | Great Power Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-power-chess/id6744778202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **791** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Cowley](https://appshunter.io/developer/782438460) | [Good Characters, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/341800662) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoplite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Puzzle, #122 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in challenging turn-based tactical combat on small maps. Strategize your moves carefully to overcome procedurally generated levels and unlock upgrades. Compete with friends on leaderboards and test your skills in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical movement, Procedurally generated levels, Quest mode with upgrades, Challenge mode with daily challenges, Leaderboard rankings, Hard but fair gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet deep gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 🕹️ Elegant and intuitive controls
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🔍 Surprising depth and strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
- 🔧 Lack of landscape mode support
- 🔊 Mutes music/podcast playback
- 🕹️ Accidental moves due to controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch with certain OS versions
- Agility upgrade not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More game modes or levels
- Customization options for the character
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to start at higher levels


### Great Power Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-power-chess/id6744778202)

Experience a unique fusion of Western chess and Chinese Xiangqi on a single board. Pieces adapt to new rules when crossing the border, offering a fresh strategic challenge. Enjoy thoughtful solo play or face-to-face fun with friends.

**Highlights:** Combines Xiangqi and Western chess, Unique rule crossover at the border, Solo or shared turn play, Encourages learning and experimentation, No ads or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoplite free?

Hoplite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Great Power Chess free?

Great Power Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hoplite or Great Power Chess?

Hoplite is rated higher. Hoplite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 791 ratings, while Great Power Chess averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hoplite or Great Power Chess have ads?

Neither Hoplite nor Great Power Chess shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*