# Checkers ・ — Classic Strategy Board Game > Classic Checkers game with single-player, two-player, and network multiplayer modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Optime Software LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id294664915 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Family - Price: Free - Rating: 4.50/5 from 59,276 App Store ratings · 1,184 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 107 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2008-10-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: ad-supported - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id294664915/reviews.md ## What is Checkers ・? The #1 Checkers app for iOS just got better. Play against your Game Center friends or random opponents using our new turn-based multiplayer feature! Checkers Free supports 1 player and 2 player gameplay, so you can play against your friends or test your skills against a challenging computer opponent. Our new turn-based network play feature allows you to play up to 16 simultaneous network games against your Game Center friends or random network opponents over Wi-Fi or 3G. Checkers Free includes a host of exciting features, including: • Great graphics and awesome sound effects • Configurable player names and score tracking • Outstanding AI engine provided by renowned AI researcher Martin Fierz • Fully configurable 1 player difficulty level • Undo function • Option to enable / disable forced captures • Automatic save when you exit the app or receive a phone call Checkers Free currently plays according to American Checkers / English Draughts rules. Checkers Free is supported by unobtrusive banner advertising. Checkers Premium is the same great app without the ads. ## Key features - Single-player vs. Computer - Two-player local mode - Turn-based network multiplayer - Configurable AI difficulty - Undo function - Automatic save ## What do users think of Checkers ・? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to play - 🤖 Challenging AI opponent - 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay **Cons** - 💤 Repetitive AI moves - 🛑 Inability to win against AI - 🔍 Unclear difficulty levels - 🔢 Freezing/crashing issues - 📢 Intrusive ads **Commonly reported bugs** - AI refusing to make moves when losing - Game freezing/crashing during play - Scores not saving properly **Most requested features** - More difficulty settings - Ability to play against friends online - Option to customize board/piece appearance ## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,184) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id294664915/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Sucks *2026-08-04, version 3.30* How many ads do I have to get trapped in before I get to play my first game. Bye bye - delete. ### 4/5 — To many long commercials *2026-08-01, version 3.30* Love the game but the super long commercials are frustrating ### 4/5 — The problem with black *2026-07-28, version 3.30* I’m hooked on this game. I enjoy it a great deal. However, I am amazed that I still play it, because I have to guess where the black checkers are. With my low vision difficulties. I cannot see the black checkers. Please figure out some way to differentiate more effectively. And to all designers: Gray ink may ‘Look cool, ‘but I would think you would want people to be able to read it too. ### 5/5 — Aime *2026-07-22, version 3.30* Très agréable ### 5/5 — Smiles *2026-07-16, version 3.30* Old tradition game still fun to play. ### 1/5 — Adds are impossible to get through *2026-07-15, version 3.30* This app has been updated and you can’t get rid of these horrible ads that take up the whole screen . ### 5/5 — ShadowBiker1 *2026-07-10, version 3.30* Like playing Checkers because it’s relaxing and enjoyably entertaining, ### 1/5 — The adds *2026-07-10, version 3.30* The adds are atrocious and they don’t even give you an option to close it out it’s just an add machine. ### 1/5 — Sucked *2026-07-07, version 3.30* This game sucked because it was a copy of chess and it was way worse ### 5/5 — buchi *2026-07-01, version 3.30* holy fricking taaa tis game tuff as meeeee- sesamechiii ## Frequently asked questions about Checkers ・ ### What is this app? This app offers a digital version of the classic Checkers board game. It supports playing against a computer opponent, a friend locally, or other players online through turn-based multiplayer. ### What are the key features? Key features include single-player and two-player modes, turn-based network play with Game Center integration, great graphics and sound effects, configurable player names, an advanced AI engine, and an undo function. ### How much does the app cost? The app is free to download and play, supported by unobtrusive banner advertising. A premium version is available without ads. ### What rules does the app follow? The app currently plays according to American Checkers / English Draughts rules. You can also configure options like forced captures. ### Can I play with friends online? Yes, the app features a turn-based network multiplayer mode. You can play against Game Center friends or random opponents over Wi-Fi or 3G, supporting up to 16 simultaneous games. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.30 — 2026-01-27 • Significant bug fixes ### 3.27 — 2024-02-17 • Minor bug fixes ### 3.25 — 2023-06-25 • Minor bug fixes ### 3.23 — 2022-12-10 • Minor bug fixes ### 3.22 — 2022-11-20 • Minor bug fixes ## Apps similar to Checkers ・ | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Chess.com - Play and Learn](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549) | 4.8 (812,130) | Free | Games | | [Roblox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152) | 4.5 (19,885,943) | Free | Games | | [Among Us!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/among-us/id1351168404) | 4.1 (840,910) | Free | Games | | [MONOPOLY GO!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopoly-go/id1621328561) | 4.8 (3,803,597) | Free | Games | | [Magic Tiles 3™: Piano Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tiles-3-piano-game/id1443446174) | 4.6 (815,898) | Free | Games | | [Minecraft: Play with Friends!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minecraft-play-with-friends/id479516143) | 4.5 (832,328) | $6.99 | Games | ## More apps by Optime Software LLC - [Tic Tac Toe ∙](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe/id289278457) - [Four in a Row.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/four-in-a-row/id292882605) - [Four in a Row Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/four-in-a-row-pro/id294204179) - [Tic Tac Toe Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tic-tac-toe-pro/id294293446) - [Checkers Premium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers-premium/id294841947) All apps by Optime Software LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460 ## Related topics [online checkers with friends](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/online-checkers-with-friends) · [draughts multiplayer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/draughts-multiplayer) · [checkers and draughts](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/checkers-and-draughts) · [checkers apps for 2 players](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/checkers-apps-for-2-players) · [free checkers game board](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/free-checkers-game-board) · [2 player checkers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/2-player-checkers) · [multiplayer games offline checkers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/multiplayer-games-offline-checkers) · [free board games checkers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/free-board-games-checkers) · [ipsw checker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ipsw-checker) · [checkers game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/checkers-game) · [checkers free oxygen](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/checkers-free-oxygen) · [damas inglesas](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/damas-inglesas) · [check chunk](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/check-chunk) · [lidraughts](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lidraughts) · [checkers online spanish](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/checkers-online-spanish) · [checkers online elite](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/checkers-online-elite) · [battle checkers online](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/battle-checkers-online) · [chinese checkers lte](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chinese-checkers-lte) · [checkers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/checkers) · [checkers free game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/checkers-free-game) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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