Dama - Turkish Checkers vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Dama - Turkish Checkers's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Dama - Turkish Checkers This App	Checkers - Online & Offline Nemesis	lidraughts • Online Draughts Contender	Checkers ・ Contender	Backgammon Live™ Board Game Peer	Chess - Play & Learn Online Peer	Checkers game New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	GLOBILE BILISIM BILGISAYAR HIZMETLERI ILETISIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI	GamoVation	Stefan Schermann	Optime Software LLC	Come2Play	Chess.com	Itchigoo
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.4 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings Count	621	14,032	13	58,189	60,793	725,449	3,324
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Oct 26, 2016	Apr 14, 2020	Oct 27, 2019	Oct 29, 2008	Mar 23, 2014	Oct 29, 2009	Mar 4, 2011
Last Updated	Oct 28, 2020	Sep 12, 2025	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 27, 2026	Apr 9, 2026	Apr 14, 2026	Mar 20, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	excellent	-	-	mixed	-	mixed	-
Score	85/100	-	-	78/100	-	45/100	-
Praises	Diverse regional draughts rule sets provide high replay value for strategy enthusiasts	-	-	Diverse regional draughts variations provide deep strategic variety for long-term board game enthusiasts Offline single-player mode offers a stress-free environment for skill development and mental exercise	-	Educational Value Game Variety and Features	-
Complaints	Lack of local multiplayer connectivity prevents users from playing against friends	-	-	Aggressive advertising patterns force users into unwanted app downloads or prevent game progression Artificial intelligence behavior changes post-update lead to frustrating and repetitive draw outcomes	-	Excessive Advertising Aggressive Monetization Cheating and Fairness Concerns	-
Requests	Local multiplayer support via Bluetooth or WiFi for head-to-head matches	-	-	Local multiplayer functionality via Bluetooth or WiFi to enable head-to-head play with friends	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Multi-rule engine provides deep replay value for niche strategy enthusiasts Minimalist interface design reduces distraction and ad-intrusiveness	-	-	12-rule international draughts engine provides deep strategic variety Small app footprint minimizes barrier to entry Martin Fierz-powered AI maintains high-quality solo play	Diverse mini-game integration Strong grossing rank momentum Established social features	Massive network effect (250M+ players) ensuring instant matchmaking Exclusive partnerships with top-tier grandmasters and influencers Industry-leading library of 500k+ puzzles and educational content	-
Weaknesses	Lack of local multiplayer connectivity prevents social engagement Session state resets when backgrounded, causing progress loss	-	-	Aggressive, non-closable advertising patterns drive negative sentiment Recent AI tuning forces repetitive, frustrating draws Lack of real-time head-to-head multiplayer functionality	Potential dilution of core gameplay Reliance on legacy social platforms	Intrusive ad frequency causing significant user friction Perceived high barrier to entry for premium features Declining sentiment trend regarding monetization transparency	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	free	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Zombie	Maintenance	Maintenance	Maintenance	-	-	Intense
Update Cadence	4 versions, ~1107d avg	5 versions	5 versions	2 versions, ~43d avg	-	-	5 versions

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