Comparison

Safari Chess vs Blast Mind

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

Head to head
About

Safari Chess

Engage in a strategic board game with animal-themed pieces. Challenge friends online or test your skills against AI opponents of varying difficulty. Enjoy smooth graphics, engaging animations, and a polished gameplay experience suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Single player AI challenges
  • Online multiplayer with friends
  • Local 2-player mode
  • Customizable emotes
  • Collectible achievements
  • Cross-platform online play
  • Game log and replay
Features
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* 5 Stars Recommended by Tencent Games Play 'Safari Chess' which is also commonly known as Dou Shou Qi, Jungle Chess, or Animals Chess with anyone from all around the world. Play the multiplayer mode online with friends or try the single player mode to challenge and ultimately defeat the Dragon Master. Smooth and appealing graphics, animation suitable for all age groups. With great sound finish to the game, it is definitely a highly polished game and worth checking out. Features: • Single player with multiple difficulty AI levels suitable from beginners to advanced players. • Play live, compete online with friends or anyone from around the world. • Support 2 players to play against each other on the same device. • Custom emotes to express yourself to your friends or opponents alike. • Unique Safari Chess's achievements crests to be collected. • Cross-platform online multiplayer. • Online multiplayer game log and replay.

About

Blast Mind

Features
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Blast Mind is a fun and relaxing block puzzle game designed for players of all ages. Place colorful blocks on the board, complete rows or columns to clear them, and keep your game going for the highest score. Whether you have a few minutes to spare or want to enjoy a longer puzzle session, Blast Mind offers a smooth and rewarding gameplay experience. Features • Easy to learn, challenging to master • Hundreds of handcrafted puzzle levels • Daily challenges and exciting rewards • Leaderboards to compete with players worldwide • Beautiful colorful graphics and smooth animations • Relaxing gameplay with no time limits • Offline play anytime, anywhere • Suitable for all ages Train your logic, improve your strategy, and enjoy endless puzzle fun with Blast Mind!

Screenshots

Safari Chess4 screens
Blast Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Safari Chess at none against Blast Mind's 5. Blast Mind's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Blast Mind sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Safari Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safari Chess ships an update monthly, Blast Mind daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Safari Chess versus Blast Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafari ChessBlast Mind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB265 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWindigigWORMEE TECH COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Safari Chess

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Blast Mind

One-time5
  • Coins Small$1.99
  • Coins Medium$5.99
  • No Ads$5.99
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  • Starter Pack$12.99
  • Coins Big$12.99

Questions

Is Safari Chess free?
Safari Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blast Mind free?
Blast Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Safari Chess or Blast Mind have ads?
Both Safari Chess and Blast Mind show ads.
Which is updated more often, Safari Chess or Blast Mind?
Safari Chess ships an update monthly, and Blast Mind daily. Most recently, Safari Chess was updated on November 6, 2026 and Blast Mind on October 28, 2026.

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