# 暗棋大戰Online vs Big 2!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big 2! at none against 暗棋大戰Online's 10. Big 2! also leads on ratings volume (719 vs 87) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 暗棋大戰Online sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Big 2! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 暗棋大戰Online against 4.4 for Big 2!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big 2! has 719 ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of 暗棋大戰Online's written reviews are positive against 32% of Big 2!'s.

暗棋大戰Online ships an update monthly, Big 2! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 暗棋大戰Online | Big 2! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online/id790088023/reviews)** | [4.4 (719 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-2/id863356939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **719** |
| Positive reviews | **37.2% of reviews** | 32.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOHOMOB LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/475966977) | [JJPlay Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/863356942) |

## What reviewers say

### 暗棋大戰Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/online/id790088023)

Experience a thrilling online Xiangqi game that tests your skill and luck. Compete against players worldwide with real-time matches and cross-platform support. Enjoy a classic board game with a modern twist.

**Highlights:** Online real-time multiplayer matches, Cross-platform Xiangqi play, Global leaderboards, Support for Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Simple design and easy operation, Exquisite graphics and sound effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP 月卡 | $12.99 | per month |
| 7,000 金幣 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 補簽卡包1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 金幣 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 破產優惠包: 40,000金幣 + 優惠金幣 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 金幣 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 破產優惠包: 100,000金幣 + 優惠金幣 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 380,000 金幣 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 破產優惠包: 380,000金幣 + 優惠金幣 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1,500,000 金幣 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Big 2!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-2/id863356939)

Experience a classic card game with online and offline multiplayer modes. Compete against AI or friends, with support for various regional rules. Enjoy a free, ad-supported experience with customizable gameplay.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer with matchmaking, Play with Facebook friends, Offline play against AI, Supports multiple regional rules (Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc.), Completely free to play, Crystal clear graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Simple and clean UI
- 🕰️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Intrusive and unskippable ads
- 🔒 Facebook login issues
- 🔢 Unfair scoring system
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when new players join
- Losing points for no reason
- Ads that cannot be closed
- Multiplayer mode not working
- Incorrect card ranking and suit order

**Requested features**

- Ability to play with friends
- Option to disable ads
- Customizable difficulty settings
- Improved card distribution and shuffling
- Voice chat or in-game communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 暗棋大戰Online free?

暗棋大戰Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Big 2! free?

Big 2! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 暗棋大戰Online or Big 2!?

暗棋大戰Online is rated higher. 暗棋大戰Online averages 4.5 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Big 2! averages 4.4 from 719 ratings.

### Do 暗棋大戰Online or Big 2! have ads?

Both 暗棋大戰Online and Big 2! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 暗棋大戰Online or Big 2!?

暗棋大戰Online ships an update monthly, and Big 2! every 6 weeks. Most recently, 暗棋大戰Online was updated on September 21, 2026 and Big 2! on September 23, 2026.

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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.*