Chinese Chess XiangQi Formula vs Slitherlink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chinese Chess XiangQi Formula
An interactive tutorial for learning Chinese Chess, designed for English speakers. It features annotated games, strategy patterns, AI opponents, and puzzles. Offers symbol options and unlimited undo for a comprehensive learning experience.
- Annotated games with step-by-step analysis
- Strategy patterns for opening, midgame, and endgame
- Offline play against 5 AI difficulty levels
- Chess puzzles
- Chinese or Western chess symbols
- Unlimited undo and hint feature
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This is an interactive XiangQi tutorial book for Non-Asian people or anyone who can read English. * Tons of annotated games with step-by-step Analysis. , the best way to learn XiangQi. * Select variations during browsing games, you could go through all branches. * Learn all kinds of strategy patterns in Openinggame/Midgame/Endgame. * Play offline chess with 5 difficulty levels of AI * Lots of chess Puzzles for you. * Completely Ad-free. * Either Chinese or Western Chess Symbols. * Showing possible moves, ability to unlimitedly Unmove. * Best way to learn Chinese Chess with the Hint feature.
Slitherlink
This is a logical puzzle game where players connect points to form a single loop. Numbers on the board indicate how many lines surround them, guiding players to complete the puzzle. It offers a unique hexagonal grid challenge for brain training.
- Hexagonal grid puzzles
- Single loop formation
- Number clues for guidance
- Logical deduction gameplay
- Brain training challenges
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“Hexa Slitherlink" is a logical action puzzle. HOW TO PLAY? -------------- 1. The board consists of a number of numbers and a number of points. Each number represents the number of hexagonal lines around it. 2. Connect points to points in a straight line, making it a loop and only one loop. The number between six points represents the number of lines around its hexagon. 3. Where there are no numbers, there is no limit to the number of underscores, and there can be no underscores around 0. The routes must not cross, nor be forked. -------------- We appreciate any feedback you may have and will apply it to future updates and features. With your continued support we'll do our best to turn out quality Apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chinese Chess XiangQi Formula at 83% against Slitherlink's 0%. Chinese Chess XiangQi Formula also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Slitherlink's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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
Chinese Chess XiangQi Formula costs $0.99 and Slitherlink $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chinese Chess XiangQi Formula holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Chinese Chess XiangQi Formula's written reviews are positive against 0% of Slitherlink's.
Chinese Chess XiangQi Formula ships an update every 15 months, Slitherlink monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chinese Chess XiangQi Formula | Slitherlink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 淑香 刘 | 其跃 吴 |
Customer experience
Chinese Chess XiangQi Formula
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In-app purchases
Chinese Chess XiangQi Formula
No in-app purchases
Slitherlink
No in-app purchases
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