Van Kien Bui
Xiangqi - Play and Learn
Publisher DNA
What defines Van Kien Bui?
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Portfolio
What does Van Kien Bui ship?
Apps
2 apps analysed
The learner interface allows beginners to easily step through moves and analyze their mistakes during matches
- The core chess engine provides a challenging and rewarding experience for players looking to improve their skills
- Users report: The computer opponent occasionally makes illegal moves or forces stalemates during winning positions for the player
Adjustable difficulty settings provide a fair and accessible learning curve for beginners and experts
- Minimalist ad presence allows for a distraction-free experience during long-form strategy sessions
- The game board layout fails to scale correctly on certain screen sizes, cutting off critical UI elements
Distributed across 12 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 2 of 2 apps with localized market data · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- United States2 / 2
- Brazil1 / 2
- Mexico1 / 2
Europe (7)
- France1 / 2
- Germany1 / 2
- Italy1 / 2
- Netherlands1 / 2
- Portugal1 / 2
›+2 more europe markets
- Spain1 / 2
- Sweden1 / 2
Asia-Pacific (2)
- Japan1 / 2
- South Korea1 / 2
Core markets (2/2 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
2
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
75/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does Van Kien Bui compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(1)
Both apps target the same Xiangqi enthusiast audience with freemium models and tactical training libraries. The rival competes directly by offering a larger endgame library and daily content updates.
Contenders(9)
Both apps target the same Xiangqi player base by offering tactical training and endgame libraries, creating direct competition for users seeking skill improvement tools.
Both applications target Xiangqi enthusiasts, with the rival providing online matchmaking and live match viewing while the source app focuses on tactical training and offline practice.
Both apps target the same Chinese Chess audience with free, ad-supported models and offline-capable AI gameplay.
Both apps target the same niche of Xiangqi enthusiasts, competing for users seeking tactical training and traditional board game play.
Both apps target Xiangqi enthusiasts with offline-capable engines and tactical training, competing for the same niche user base seeking board game practice.
Both apps target the same Xiangqi enthusiast demographic with free-to-play models and integrated puzzle training modes.
Both apps target the same Xiangqi player base with free, single-player AI-driven gameplay, creating direct competition for users seeking mobile strategy practice.
Both apps target the Xiangqi enthusiast market with free-to-play models, but the rival captures the social and online-play segment that the source app intentionally avoids.
Both apps target the same niche of Xiangqi players, but they diverge on the core value proposition of offline tactical training versus online competitive play.
Same space(8)
Acts as a lightweight, offline-only alternative for users seeking basic Xiangqi play against a computer or local opponent.
Serves as a high-scale alternative for players seeking a broader community and professional coaching beyond the niche Xiangqi focus.
Offers a multi-variant experience for players interested in both standard Xiangqi and regional Chaozhou rulesets.
Positions itself as a high-performance training tool for serious players requiring advanced analysis capabilities and hardware-optimized engine performance.
Provides a traditional gameplay experience for users seeking a culturally immersive and visually polished board game.
Provides a direct utility-focused alternative for users who want a standard, offline-capable board game experience without the specialized Xiangqi focus.
Targets users who prefer a visually immersive, 3D-rendered board game experience over the minimalist interface of the source app.
Serves as a training-focused alternative for users who want to progress through structured endgame challenges and classic studies.
New entrants(2)
Targets competitive players seeking an Elo-rated online environment and rigorous classical endgame studies.
Functions as a comprehensive coaching tool for players looking to improve through active analysis and lesson libraries.
