# Chess ◧ — Learn & Play With Friends

> Free chess game for iOS with computer and two-player modes. (iPhone/iPad app by TapMedia Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id902406863 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753)
- Category: Games, Lifestyle, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 410 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id902406863/reviews.md

## What is Chess ◧?

FREE Chess game for the iPhone and iPad 

FEATURES
- Play agains the computer
- Two player mode
- Change computer strength
- Undo moves
- Rotate board
- Hint option
- Attractive UI


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TAPMEDIA PRO SUBSCRIPTION

- You will receive access to the apps in the TapMedia PRO bundle for the duration of the subscription.
- Subscription length: Monthly (includes one week free trial).
- Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription.
- Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
- Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal.
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. 
- All prices are subject to change without notification. We occasionally run promotion prices as incentives or limited time opportunities for qualifying purchases made during the promotional time period. Due to the time sensitive and promotional nature of these events, we are unable to offer price protection or retroactive discounts or refunds for previous purchases in the event of a price reduction or promotional offering.
- Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription
- You may cancel a subscription during its free period via the subscription setting through your iTunes Account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098

Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/privacy.htm
Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/terms.htm

## Key features

- Play against computer
- Two player mode
- Adjustable computer strength
- Undo moves
- Hint option
- Attractive UI

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Chess ◧?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Highly entertaining
- 👍 Strong and flexible chess engine
- 👍 Gameplay is human-like
- 👍 Great for avoiding opening traps
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Excellent app overall
- 👍 Good solid app
- 👍 More fun than playing a person
- 👍 Outstanding and phenomenal

**Cons**

- 🐛 Two player mode broken
- 🐛 Program is impenetrable for beginners
- 🐛 Hints lead to losing
- 🐛 Board color changed to brown
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Drains battery significantly
- 🐛 Difficulty at lowest settings
- 🐛 Cannot see opponent's pawns
- 🐛 App is difficult for beginners

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Two player mode doesn't work
- Choosing '2 Player' does nothing
- Many glitches
- Cannot move a piece and make a change with king and tower
- Slaughters battery life

**Most requested features**

- Fix two player mode
- Option to change board color back to black and white
- Make the game easier for beginners
- Allow viewing opponent's pawns

## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id902406863/reviews.md

### 3/5 — なんで

*2025-06-08*

キングが倒せないから無理

### 3/5 — Two player

*2023-07-02*

Two player doesn’t work

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2021-01-14*

Simple but very gooooooooodddddd

### 1/5 — Two player mode is broken 🙄

*2020-04-01, version 1.4*

Bought this to play chess with my dad but the two player mode is broken, became a wasted download :/

### 1/5 — This is crap.

*2020-02-29, version 1.4*

Just crap.

### 1/5 — Bugs

*2020-02-17*

Bugs

### 3/5 — 2 player not working

*2020-02-12*

Choosing “2 Player” seems to do nothing. Please fix as I would like to use this app as a virtual physical chess board and play with another person physically present.

### 1/5 — Not fun

*2019-06-23*

The program seems designed to be impenetrable to the point where even just doing the suggested move every turn will result in you losing, that isn’t a good learning tool.

### 5/5 — i like simple game

*2019-06-21*

the game interface is simple, easy to play, highly entertaining

### 2/5 — Ehhhhh

*2019-05-20*

Two player stinks. Kind of slow. Many glitches. Too many ads. Try some other chess game. This game is only good for players who absolutely know how to play chess.

## Frequently asked questions about Chess ◧

### What is this app?

This is a free chess game for iPhone and iPad. It allows you to play against a computer with adjustable difficulty levels, or engage in a two-player mode with a friend. The app features an attractive user interface and several helpful options to enhance your gameplay.

### What are the key features of this chess app?

Key features include playing against the computer, a two-player mode, the ability to change the computer's strength, an undo move option, a rotate board function, and a hint option. It also boasts an attractive user interface for a pleasant gaming experience.

### Is this app free to play?

Yes, the core chess game is free to play. However, there is an optional TapMedia PRO subscription that provides access to a bundle of apps. This subscription offers a free trial period and automatically renews to a paid subscription unless managed by the user.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This application is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. The description specifically mentions its availability on these Apple platforms.

### How can I play with a friend using this app?

You can play with a friend using the 'Two player mode' feature. This allows you to take turns on the same device, making it a convenient way to enjoy a game of chess together without needing separate opponents.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2019-09-03

- Minor bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2019-03-04

- Added to TapMedia PRO bundle
- Bug fixes & improvements

### 1.2 — 2019-03-02

- Added to the TapMedia PRO bundle
- Compatible with new screen sizes

### 1.1 — 2017-09-28

- Remove ads (In-App Purchase)
- Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2014-08-21

No release notes.

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