# JJ象棋 vs 元游中国象棋

The clearest difference is ratings volume: JJ象棋 at 1.1K against 元游中国象棋's 1. JJ象棋 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). 元游中国象棋's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (89% vs 80%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JJ象棋 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and 元游中国象棋 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

元游中国象棋 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JJ象棋 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of JJ象棋's written reviews are positive against 89% of 元游中国象棋's.

JJ象棋 ships an update every 6 weeks, 元游中国象棋 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JJ象棋 | 元游中国象棋 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jj/id979859989/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1024471184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 864 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JJWorld(Beijing) Network Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/472885643) | [Shanghai Yuan You Network Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024471183) |

## What reviewers say

### JJ象棋

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jj/id979859989)

Experience a professional-grade Chinese chess platform with diverse game modes including classic matches, puzzle challenges, and AI battles. Compete with millions of players, participate in exciting tournaments, and improve your skills with expert guidance. Enjoy a visually stunning interface and the thrill of strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Classic Chinese chess gameplay, Puzzle challenges and endgame scenarios, AI and human player matches, Online tournaments and competitions, 3D visual effects and immersive environment, Chess learning resources and AI analysis

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 象棋礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 道具礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 象棋礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 象棋礼包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 装扮套装（年） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 象棋礼包 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent visuals
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🐛 Unfair gameplay mechanics
- 🔒 Strict account requirements
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect move detection
- Account suspension issues

**Requested features**

- Add game modes
- Improve matchmaking system
- Implement cloud save feature
- Allow for horizontal screen orientation


### 元游中国象棋

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1024471184)

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 金币6万 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 每日礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 每日特惠礼包2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 提示卡x10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 悔棋卡x10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 对弈卡x5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 棋类会员(7日) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 金币20万 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 副本助力礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 棋类会员(30日) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 黄金贵族 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 每日特惠礼包3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 黄金棋盘 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 每日特惠礼包4 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JJ象棋 free?

JJ象棋 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 元游中国象棋 free?

元游中国象棋 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JJ象棋 or 元游中国象棋?

元游中国象棋 is rated higher. JJ象棋 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while 元游中国象棋 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do JJ象棋 or 元游中国象棋 have ads?

Neither JJ象棋 nor 元游中国象棋 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JJ象棋 or 元游中国象棋?

JJ象棋 ships an update every 6 weeks, and 元游中国象棋 every 5 months. Most recently, JJ象棋 was updated on October 20, 2026 and 元游中国象棋 on October 8, 2026.

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