Comparison

Remote Chess vs Jigsawscapes®

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

Head to head
About

Remote Chess

Play classic chess against a remote opponent over a network connection. The app synchronizes moves in real-time, ensuring both players see the same board state. Features include automatic move validation and pawn promotion to Queen.

Highlights
  • Remote multiplayer chess
  • Real-time move synchronization
  • Automatic move validation
  • Automatic pawn promotion to Queen
  • Check alerts
  • End game functionality
Features
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This is the classic Chess game, designed to be played by two remote players, using two network connected iPones or iPads. The players can be in different places, towns, and even different countries. The general rules are well known, so they will not be repeated here. Only application specific features are exposed. One player will deal with white pieces, and will see the chessboard from his white side; the opponent will deal with black pieces, ad will see the chessboard on the opposite side. Once both players have started a game, the white move first. When it's your turn to make a move, you will see a disk of your color on the upper left corner of the screen, and the prompt: "Make your move" on the upper side. When it's the opponent's turn to move, you will be prompted to "Wait for opponent's move" and a disk of the opposite color will be shown on the screen. To move a piece you must touch it, drag it to the destination cell, and release it. If the move is valid, you will hear a 'tok' sound, and the moved piece will take place in the new seat; the move will be transmitted to your opponent's device, and will be automatically executed on his board, too. Then, the move turn is passed to the opponent. So, both players will always see the same piece distribution, exactly as they were playing on opposite sides of the same board. The move transmission time can vary, depending on the quality of the network connection, from a fraction of second to some seconds. If you make an invalid move, the piece will automatically be brought to its starting place, and you have to try a different move. If you want to castle, you have to move your king two steps aside (left or right); if the castling is valid, the rook will be automatically moved to the other side of the king. If a pawn reaches the opponent's base row, it is not possible to choose the type of promotion: it is immediately and automatically promoted to Queen. If your move exposes your king to check, the move is automatically canceled as invalid. If the opponent's move threatens your king, you are alerted: "CHECK TO THE KING !". If you realize that your game is lost, and you haven't more valid moves, you can close it, pressing the "End Game" button. You will be prompted to confirm, and in this case your opponent will be informed; both chessboards will be reset for a new game.

About

Jigsawscapes®

Engage your mind with a vast collection of over 60,000 HD jigsaw puzzles. Enjoy daily challenges, track your progress, and compete globally. This app offers a relaxing and mentally stimulating experience for puzzle enthusiasts of all levels.

Highlights
  • 60,000+ HD images
  • Over 20 puzzle categories
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Track completed puzzles
  • Global leaderboards
  • Offline play
Features
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Jigsawscapes - Jigsaw Puzzles is a fun and addictive jigsaw puzzle game designed for iPhone and iPad. With over 60,000 puzzles and 150+ new puzzles added every week, it's the perfect way to relax, train your brain, and improve concentration. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned puzzle solver, Jigsawscapes offers a rewarding and enjoyable journey. Playing jigsaw puzzles daily boosts memory, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills, making it an excellent stress reliever and time killer. Our collection of puzzles for adults is especially great for relaxation and mindfulness. Why You'll Love Jigsawscapes: 1. 60,000+ Stunning HD Images – Discover vibrant, high-quality images designed to elevate your puzzle experience. 2. Expansive Puzzle Library – Choose puzzles from over 20 diverse categories including animals, landscapes, food, landmarks, and more. 3. Zero Missing Pieces – Every puzzle includes all pieces for seamless and frustration-free solving. 4. Daily Puzzle Challenges – Tackle unique puzzles daily to earn special trophies and rewards. 5. My Puzzle Collection – Easily track and revisit completed puzzles in your personalized gallery. 6. Global Leaderboards – Compete against players worldwide and climb to the top ranks. 7. Journey Events – Participate in special-themed and limited-time events, and collect exclusive rewards. How to Play: 1. Choose your puzzle and select your preferred difficulty level (number of pieces). 2. Personalize your puzzle environment with various custom backgrounds. 3. Drag and drop the puzzle pieces onto the board and match them precisely. 4. Easily zoom in and out for better viewing and accurate placement. 5. Assemble all the pieces correctly to complete the puzzle. 6. Solve daily challenges to unlock achievements and special rewards. 7. Experiment with Rotate Mode for an additional puzzle-solving layer of challenge. 8. Play anytime and anywhere, even offline—enjoy unlimited puzzle solving without restrictions. Jigsaw puzzles have been a beloved activity for centuries, offering a blend of mental stimulation and relaxation. Whether you're solving a quick puzzle during a break or diving into an intricate challenge, every completed puzzle brings a sense of accomplishment.If you have any questions or feedback, contact us at support@oakevergames.com — we're always happy to help. Terms: https://oakevergames.com/tos.html Privacy: https://oakevergames.com/pp.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Jigsawscapes today and start your ultimate puzzle-solving journey!

Screenshots

Remote Chess2 screens
Jigsawscapes®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jigsawscapes® at 48% against Remote Chess's 0%. Jigsawscapes® also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.7 vs 1.0). Remote Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Jigsawscapes® is free to download; Remote Chess costs $0.99 up front. Jigsawscapes® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Remote Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jigsawscapes® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsawscapes® has 435K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Remote Chess's written reviews are positive against 48% of Jigsawscapes®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Chess ships an update every 9 months, Jigsawscapes® every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Remote Chess versus Jigsawscapes®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ChessJigsawscapes®
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (435K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews48.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2435K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB273 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuigi FontiOAKEVER GAMES PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Remote Chess

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Jigsawscapes®

All ratings433,725 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews3,447 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral14.2%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

Remote Chess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Jigsawscapes®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Puzzle progress lost after app crashes or updates
  • Pieces getting stuck or not registering correctly
  • Ads causing app to freeze or crash

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to hide completed puzzles
  • Ability to rotate puzzles in landscape mode
  • More holiday and seasonal themed puzzles
  • Larger puzzle preview image
  • Restore multi-piece selection feature

In-app purchases

None

Remote Chess

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Jigsawscapes®

Subscriptions3
  • Jigsawscapes Plus weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Jigsawscapes Plus monthly$12.991 Month
  • Jigsawscapes Plus yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Chess free?
Remote Chess costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jigsawscapes® free?
Jigsawscapes® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Chess or Jigsawscapes®?
Jigsawscapes® is rated higher. Remote Chess averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Jigsawscapes® averages 4.7 from 435K ratings.
Do Remote Chess or Jigsawscapes® have ads?
Jigsawscapes® shows ads; Remote Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Chess or Jigsawscapes®?
Remote Chess ships an update every 9 months, and Jigsawscapes® every 10 days. Most recently, Remote Chess was updated on October 12, 2026 and Jigsawscapes® on November 1, 2026.

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