# Block the Pig vs Really Bad Chess

The clearest difference is update cadence: Really Bad Chess at every 3 weeks against Block the Pig's every 13 months. Really Bad Chess also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 49). Block the Pig's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block the Pig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Really Bad Chess sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Block the Pig against 3.8 for Really Bad Chess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Really Bad Chess has 1.6K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Block the Pig's written reviews are positive against 46% of Really Bad Chess's.

Block the Pig ships an update every 13 months, Really Bad Chess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block the Pig | Really Bad Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-the-pig/id875165613/reviews)** | [3.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-bad-chess/id1109751921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 46.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladislav Aleksandrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/875165616) | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) |

## What reviewers say

### Block the Pig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-the-pig/id875165613)

A turn-based puzzle game where you strategically place hexagonal blocks to trap a runaway pig.  Advance through increasingly challenging mazes and compete on leaderboards. Unlock achievements and sharpen your spatial reasoning skills.

**Highlights:** Turn-based hex block placement, Strategic escape route blocking, Infinite random levels, Leaderboard competition, Achievement unlocking, Relaxing ambient atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Really Bad Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-bad-chess/id1109751921)

This app reimagines chess with completely randomized pieces, offering a fresh strategic challenge. It's perfect for both seasoned players seeking a new puzzle and beginners looking to learn the fundamentals in a fun, accessible way.

**Highlights:** Randomized chess piece sets, AI opponent challenges, Ranked, Daily, and Weekly modes, Freeplay practice mode, Local multiplayer (with IAP), Alternate color palettes (with IAP)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🤔 Unique and innovative concept
- 👍 Challenging and engaging
- ⭐ Great way to learn chess

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Slow AI response times
- 💰 Paywalls for essential features
- 📺 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive AI moves leading to stalemates

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces unable to move as per chess rules
- Game freezes and crashes
- Incorrect checkmate detection

**Requested features**

- Add draw conditions and stalemate rules
- Implement online/multiplayer mode
- Provide more difficulty settings
- Allow custom piece arrangements
- Sync progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block the Pig free?

Block the Pig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Really Bad Chess free?

Really Bad Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block the Pig or Really Bad Chess?

Block the Pig is rated higher. Block the Pig averages 3.9 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Really Bad Chess averages 3.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Block the Pig or Really Bad Chess have ads?

Both Block the Pig and Really Bad Chess show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Block the Pig or Really Bad Chess?

Block the Pig ships an update every 13 months, and Really Bad Chess every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block the Pig was updated on October 16, 2026 and Really Bad Chess on October 17, 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.*