With an average user rating of 4.6★, the chinese chess category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 246+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.
Compare top Chinese Chess Apps & Games (November 2026)
Engage in a classic strategy board game with a powerful AI and extensive endgame challenges. Explore thousands of pre-set scenarios or create your own, with beautiful graphics and helpful study tools.
What We Love
👍 No ads
🚀 Smooth gameplay
💡 Extensive database of chess manuals and games
👍 Challenging AI opponents
👍 Variety of difficulty levels
👍 Good for learning and improving chess skills
Room to Improve
🐛 Issues with full-screen mode on iPad
🔍 Lack of English translations for some features
🔍 Difficulty level could be better balanced for beginners
Experience the classic Chinese Chess board game with stunning graphics and intelligent AI opponents. Enjoy various game modes, including puzzles and AI vs. AI matches, with unlimited undo and customizable piece styles. Play against eight distinct AI personalities, from a beginner to a legendary master.
Experience Chinese Chess with multiple play modes, including offline, online, and puzzle-solving. Learn the game with hints and tactics, customize your experience with different skins, and compete globally.
What We Love
👍 User-friendly interface and easy to use
🎮 Challenging and engaging gameplay
🧠 Great for learning Chinese chess/Xiangqi
💰 Free app with good value
🎯 Multiple game modes (single player, multiplayer, online)
🎨 Good graphics and visual design
⚡ Fast and responsive computer AI
📚 Includes learning puzzles and endgame challenges
🏆 Skilled computer opponent at higher levels
Room to Improve
🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
🌐 Online multiplayer connectivity problems
📱 Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
🔊 Ads play at loud volume with no mute option
⏱️ Computer takes excessive time to make moves
🎮 Difficulty curve too steep for beginners
🐛 Move input not registering properly
📺 Excessive and intrusive pop-up advertisements
🔄 AI repeats same moves indefinitely (rule violation)
What are the best chinese chess apps & games for iPhone?
Chinese Chess - China game tops our chinese chess apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 3.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Are there free chinese chess apps & games for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top chinese chess apps & games we rank are free to download, including Chinese Chess - China game and Chinese Chess - Best XiangQi.
Does Chinese Chess - China game have ads or in-app purchases?
Chinese Chess - China game shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
How many chinese chess apps & games are on the App Store?
We track 246+ chinese chess apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
