# Chess Universe - Play Online — user reviews > 750 indexed App Store user reviews of Chess Universe by Kings of Games, d.o.o., rated 4.70/5 from 5,989 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-universe-play-online/id1487204900/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-universe-play-online/id1487204900.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5,051 · 4★ 627 · 3★ 159 · 2★ 43 · 1★ 109 ## What do users think of Chess Universe? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Fun and interactive gameplay - 💡 Variety of game modes and challenges - 🚀 Smooth performance and quick matchmaking - 🎨 Customizable characters and chess boards **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional connection issues and game freezes - 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads - 🤖 Concerns about AI opponents using engines - ⏱️ Limited time control options **Commonly reported bugs** - Incorrect move recognition in some puzzles - Rating system not accurately reflecting player skill - Account recovery and password reset issues - Unexpected app crashes and freezes **Most requested features** - Add more time control options (e.g., 30/60 minutes) - Implement a report system for suspected cheaters - Improve the chess academy and puzzle design - Allow players to save and share game histories ## Newest reviews (10 of 750) ### 4/5 — Chess game *2026-07-31, version 1.27.5* Has games of chess and games with chess. Good stand alone chess training app. I think this could sharpen my game. 😎😎👽 ### 4/5 — My bad *2026-07-24, version 1.27.5* It’s actually just difficult intentional bots which is good and the lessons r useful and pls give ads less frequently. The app also taught me unusual but fun opening traps from the difficult bots. Good job mate ### 2/5 — Lessons do not teach you *2026-07-22, version 1.27.5* I downloaded this as a beginner. The lessons give very unhelpful hints, you have to either pay for or win a lot of online games to get different kinds of lessons which is pretty difficult as a beginner. On top of that the lessons are just telling you the right answer, they don’t explain why at all. Imagine trying to learn math and all you were given is the equation and the answer and it’s your job to learn it. Horrid learning experience ### 4/5 — Chess universe app review *2026-07-09, version 1.27.5* The app is good minus the adds ### 2/5 — The apps is freezing *2026-07-03, version 1.27.5* I frustrated that the apps freezing when i change the apps even for a second. Let say i got call, when i answer the call, then i cannot move anymore ### 1/5 — WORST ONLINE CHESS APP *2026-07-02, version 1.27.5* The piece sometimes moves on its own without me even touching it. Worst online game ever ### 5/5 — Fener1907 *2026-06-28, version 1.27.5* Çok güzel bi oyun severek oynuyorum ### 1/5 — Waaaaaaaah! *2026-06-25, version 1.27.5* The only way to prevent chess is by using the word chess. It will be restricted. ### 5/5 — Nice game *2026-06-23, version 1.27.4* 👌🏾 ### 2/5 — Worst set of bots ive ever seen *2026-06-16, version 1.27.4* Better play online, bots in this game are just bad. Poorly programmed, poorly adjusted because they are too random. How come a level 3 elo bot do brilliant moves in some games? Please chess universe, you offer players to pay to learn, but your bots are BAD. like really pathetically bad. The worst chess bots ive ever seen. Its better if you improve it and stop making it so irritatingly random. Im serious out of all chess games this one has the WORST bots ive ever seen. Thanks for opening my eyes chess universe, thanks for making me acknowledge that there are WORSE bots in chess. Yours take the cake chess universe. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!! *2026-09-02, version 1.27.5* I paid for no ads and now I'm getting ads. 100% scam!!!!!!! Do not give them your money. ### 1/5 — Trash *2026-08-29, version 1.27.5* When I do level 1 on play vs comp, it’s very hard! ### 1/5 — ❌❌❌❌ *2026-08-24, version 1.27.5* Tiene muchas cosas visualmente no lo soporte y tarda mucho para cargar CALIFICACIONES 3/10 HAY MEJORES Y EL TABLERO NI SE DIGA LO PEOR PARA PRINCIPIANTES ESTO NO MERECE NI LA ESTRELLA 😿 ### 1/5 — do you love ads every 3 seconds? *2026-08-18, version 1.27.5* if you love to open an app a see an ad, if you love to finish a game and see and app, if you love to touch any button in the app and the app asks you for money, this is it, you are gonna love those ads about trashy games, enjoy ### 1/5 — Update *2026-08-14, version 1.27.5* Why update requires money?! I’ve played many games on this site. It has been enjoyable! But now they want money! Therefore I will go to another chess site! I think you get enough money from ads! Bye fuegassi ### 1/5 — Username Change Request *2026-07-27, version 1.27.5* I have paid 99 rs and the username is not changed yet. Could you please check the same? There is not contact details on the app. ### 1/5 — Worst game ever *2026-07-26, version 1.27.5* Insanely easy and i learned nothing from it, its like all players are bots and theres so many bugs that they need to fix ### 1/5 — Acil Geri Ödeme *2026-07-16, version 1.27.5* 16.07.2026 3 kez 69,99 tl den 40 elmas satın aldım sadece 40 elmas geldi kalan 80 elmasım gelmedi hesabımdan para düştü ilgilenilmesini istiyorum ### 1/5 — Cheaters + uninteresting features *2026-07-07, version 1.27.5* My main problem is the tons of people using bots. ### 1/5 — ? *2026-07-02, version 1.27.5* Be aware losing your internet connection when your in a winning position adds are too many Cheaters are on here using software to win not being checked !!!!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great learning tool *2026-08-22, version 1.27.5* The format and progression rate builds confidence quickly ### 5/5 — Buen juego *2026-08-13, version 1.27.5* Buena competencia con los modos de juego que cuenta ### 5/5 — Jogo top *2026-08-11, version 1.27.5* Gostei, o jogo tem todo o que eu tava procurando do xadrez ### 5/5 — Great for chess fans *2026-08-07, version 1.27.5* This is a cool way to learn and brush up and keep your skills up ### 5/5 — Rating *2026-08-03, version 1.27.5* easy interface i think best app i use to play chess ### 5/5 — Great game to play I learn a lot *2026-07-26, version 1.27.5* The game is fun ### 5/5 — Hello *2026-07-24, version 1.27.5* Top line Programming ### 5/5 — Pretty good *2026-07-13, version 1.27.5* Less cheaters , a lot less than leeches and chess.com having a lot of fun so far ### 5/5 — Great Game *2026-07-12, version 1.27.5* Connects to various people online in just seconds. Definitely love it. ### 5/5 — I never rate a app *2026-07-03, version 1.27.5* Grateful that people still play chess --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*