# Chessimo 2.0 — user reviews > 78 indexed App Store user reviews of Chessimo 2.0 by 8 x 8 Media AG, rated 4.20/5 from 57 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessimo-20/id960842536/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessimo-20/id960842536.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 36 · 4★ 10 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 4 ## Newest reviews (14 of 78) ### 4/5 — Chessimo *2024-09-19, version 4.0.0* Just wonder, are you still updates this? I think this app brilliant and help us to improve chess skills with visual ### 4/5 — App issue *2024-06-27* Hi. Test mode engine doesn't work correctly! Bluder at rating 2300?! The games database doesn't work! ### 4/5 — Nice app *2023-06-05, version 4.0.0* Works better than chess.com tactics trainer, only 4 stars though due to it asking me to rate the app every ten minutes. ### 4/5 — Amazing puzzles/system, buggy app… *2023-05-06* I have been a fan of this puzzle set since it was called Personal Chess Trainer 2007. The puzzle set is amazing and the speed at which you can practice a large set of tactics is unmatched. It’s too bad the app is a bit buggy. Chessimo v1 was really good, but didn’t look as sharp as this version. V1 also does not work well in iOS 16 and thus I was forced to upgrade. I had to pay $15 again to continue practicing the puzzle set on my new devices, which would be reasonable if the new app were less buggy. This new version looks a lot better and has a cleaner interface, however the scrolling on the iPad, the inability to reset the puzzle set, and the lack of ability to synchronize with an account despite a login (that also doesn’t work) make it a touch frustrating at times. If these bugs would be worked out, this app would be the absolute best tactics app on the App Store. I still believe in Chessimo despite the issues and hope the app will continue to be supported into the future. ### 2/5 — Too short *2023-01-26* Is Ok but won’t let games go longer than 5 minutes . Chessimo 1 would let you continue games which is much more entertaining and educational . Have 1 on an old IPad but put this version on my phone to play on down time but don’t like rushing a 5 minute deadline .Not happy . ### 2/5 — Purchase not renewed. *2022-11-16* I used Chessimo for years now and the app is real good if not buggy sometimes. I just went back to iPhone and the “new” update of Chessimo 2.0 will not let me restore my purchases. I have tried to contact Chessimo and the links to their support do not work. So now I am out my previously purchased content. ### 3/5 — Board scrolls *2022-09-10* The content is great, but I got a new iPad and when I try to move a piece the whole board scrolls with it, I’ve searched everywhere trying to find out how to fix the board in place. At this point, it’s pretty much unusable as moving pieces on a moving board is frustrating. ### 4/5 — AMAZING, but occasionally buggy *2022-07-29* GET THIS APP. Its spaced repetition for tactics is AMAZING and justifies the app ENTIRELY. You start off with pretty basic mate-in-fews, making sure they’re hella drilled in (automatic recognition is the goal), and then builds upon itself with more complicated tactics, allowing you to automate those as well by using the easier (already-automated) tactics as building blocks. There is the same spaced repetition idea for strategic positions as well (which I’ve also found extremely useful!) It even has this for endgames!! I’m convinced this app ALONE is the fastest way to get to 1800 I’ve ever seen. Dev, thank you so much — it would be nice however if you could fix these bugs: (1) I can’t click on any games in the database, making it useless (2) the opening training has MANY lines where there is no end programmed in (many of these are in critical positions as well) resulting in the app freezing up, thereby prohibiting further study of that line (the bug persists, and I’m afraid to uninstall/re-install bc I don’t wanna have to start over with the spaced repetition) ### 3/5 — Great idea, but not well executed *2022-01-22, version 3.5.3* The idea of repetition tactics training is brilliant, and I wish this app was better! Synching between devices doesn’t work well, so you can’t easily solve on your phone then pick up exactly where you were on your iPad. The UI isn’t very clear (the board and pieces are sort of fuzzy), the animated little man is annoying; the controls don’t always recognise finger-touches correctly. I’ve lost my progress a few times which is very annoying on an app with so many exercises. There seem to be other UX problems too - I’m writing this review because the app prompted me to rate it 5 times in 10 minutes, despite me repeatedly dismissing the pop up. I wish this app were better, it would be the most valuable chess app! ### 2/5 — Best tactics in buggiest app *2021-12-31* I can’t say enough good things about the tactics this app offers-excellent puzzles and great progression in terms of difficulty. Unfortunately the app itself is full of bugs which makes it very frustrating to use. There are literally too many to list, but one that has popped up recently is when you click on train the window freezes. You can’t tap any of the modules unless you scroll the window several times, then it gets “unstuck”. This isn’t to mention pieces that seem to “fly” off the board at times, or odd, sometimes even negative numbers being displayed in the timer window. I’m not sure it’s worth the trouble to the developers but I would recommend rigorous user testing, or at least test themselves to catch some of these. It’s a shame there are so many issues because the tactics are so darn good. ### 2/5 — Crashes after purchasing all units *2021-10-31* The first version of this app was great, so I wanted to try out the new version. The demo worked nicely and so I decided to buy the full package for $14.99. Unfortunately as soon as I did so, I could no longer access any of the tactics problems: the screen freezes as soon as I try to open any of them. Will request a refund. **Developer response:** Scottf2 thanks for the Feedback. We are sorry to hear your bad experience, and we would like to help you. Can you please get in contact with us at support@chessimo.com? Thanks so much. ### 2/5 — No numbers or letters!? Why? *2021-10-27* As a beginner, I am learning the numbers and letters of the chess pieces and plays. Sadly, this app DOES NOT have these inscriptions on the board. Learning becomes a bit frustrating when you count from one end of the board or say your ABCs to understand the right moved played and why. Please fix this small issue. Thanks! **Developer response:** Mafutabeyaa, thanks for your feedback. We will include this information in our development list to analyze this comment. If you need any help or you would like to send more comments, please write us to support@chessimo.com. Thanks ### 2/5 — Esta bien pero *2021-10-10, version 3.5.1* Podría mejorar en saber el tiempo que has hecho en el día, no estaría mal que te diera la opción de poner los números y letras en el tablero. ### 2/5 — Aplicativo mal feito *2021-06-29* Aplicativo cheio de bugs e falhas na tradução. Trava em algumas telas.. eu tinha a versão 1, que deixou de funcionar por falta de atualização. Não vale a pena. Pedi reembolso **Developer response:** Bom! Lamentamos muito por sua má experiência. Gostaríamos de saber mais sobre os erros que você encontrou. Você pode nos escrever para support@chessimo.com? Obrigada! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Erros *2024-07-14* A versão anterior era melhor. Essa versão não tem as partidas em que é possível ver exemplos dos inícios dos jogos. ### 1/5 — Problem *2024-07-01* The app game database doesn't work! Engine has a big problem! You don't answer emails! ### 1/5 — Achtung Betrug!! *2024-01-08* Hab alle Übungen gekauft das waren dann schon mal über 17 Euro das wär’s mir wert gewesen,aber nach paar Übungen kommt ein Fenster um premium zu kaufen!was ich soll nochmal zahlen!!und das beste die App reagiert nicht mehr nur 1 Button geht und dann wird man zum Kauf geleitet !!!für mich ein klarer Betrug !!ICH WILL MEIN GELD ZURÜCK… ### 1/5 — Vous êtes nul *2023-07-03, version 4.0.0* Le jeux est vraiment très très naze ### 1/5 — Spielende wird nicht gezeigt; Bots sind langsam und spielen immer besser als man is. *2023-02-26* 1200 elo und der bot denkt an jeden möglichen zug. Am ende zieht er irgendwie ne dame rein und man sieht nd wie man jz verloren hat ### 1/5 — Can’t use the app because of board scrolling *2023-02-17* Like others mentioned, the board scrolls vertically on iPad when trying to make a move. I tried contacting them via email, but my email bounces back. Dead app, should be removed. ### 1/5 — Abonnement disparu *2022-05-18, version 4.0.0* Je viens d’installer chessimo sur mon nouvel iPad. La version n’est pas la même. Celle que j’utilisais n’est plus présente dans l’AppStore. Impossible de me connecter L’application ne me reconnaît pas. Même mon mail n’est pas reconnu. Mon achat s’est donc envolé ? ### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht auf dem Ipad Pro *2022-02-28* Kann die Strategien auf dem Ipad Pro nicht auswählen, auf dem Iphone schon. Der Fehler tritt schon seit dem Kauf auf, trotz zwischenzeitlicher Updates. 15 Euro für nichts ausgegeben. ### 1/5 — Echt schlecht App *2021-07-30* Man kann nicht machen immer kommt nur der olle Ton das man dies und das nicht machen kann es ist überhaupt nicht so wie beim echten Schach es macht garkein Spaß weil wenn man mal ausersehen sich matt setzt kommt der olle Ton und über das Design brauchen wir garnicht zu reden ### 1/5 — New version new problems *2021-06-07* I love chessimo … the old version was the best! The new version has been very buggy, I can’t play tactics, the module just locks up. The old interface was quick, and easy to use, I’m glad I kept it installed on my old phone, I’ll play that until they fix the new version. **Developer response:** Hi TerrIs106, thanks for your feedback. We are concerned about the experience you have, so could you please share more information at support@chessimo.com? Thanks! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — An important tool *2025-12-15* “Repetition is the mother of learning.” This tool helps develop your tactical “muscle memory.” Through repeated exercises of incrementally increasing difficulty, this program helps you to develop board vision, calculation, precision, accuracy and speed. Highly recommended. ### 5/5 — Chessimo es muy bueno *2025-06-18* Gracias a Chessimo estoy jugando mejor es tan bueno que lo compre por segunda vez ya que mi teléfono anterior se volvió obsoleto ### 5/5 — Commentaires *2024-12-29, version 4.0.0* On aurait un peu plus de commentaires dans les différentes rubriques ### 5/5 — Beyond expectations *2024-05-18* App excelente! ### 5/5 — Bring back the older version *2023-02-18* This app is ridden with bugs and less features compared to the original version. improve that one instead of revamping everything. In the training for openings you use to be able to play both sides … this version doesn’t allow this. Also, the openings are written in subtitles. For example, Slav defense, you give variants of the Slav defense. Please fix this in your new version. **Developer response:** We are sorry to hear this! Please share with us all your feedback at support@chessimo.com so we can understand your experience. Thanks a lot! ### 5/5 — ALTAMENTE RECOMENDADO *2023-02-04, version 4.0.0* Me gusta mucho Chessimo, es tan agradable entrenar con esta aplicación, no la cambiaría por ninguna otra, simplemente extraordinaria, además me encanta el método que usa de repetición de patrones para que así las ideas tácticas se queden guardadas en la mente y salgan de manera natural durante las partidas, felicitaciones al equipo de chessimo!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 ### 5/5 — Fantastic Training Software *2022-01-24* I’ve been using this program since it was called Personal Chess Trainer, and I absolutely love it. The units start out at a very easy level, like the easy problems in Puzzle Rush on chess.com, but they gradually become more complex, until they are satisfying to solve for someone at my level (2200 USCF, ~2300 Blitz on chess.com). And like Puzzle Rush, it’s pleasantly addictive. I realize that $15 is a bit more than the average app, but considering the wealth of content you get for the price, it’s a steal. I heartily recommend it to my students and to anyone else who is serious about getting better at chess. If you’re a fan of chess improvement books, consider this to be your one-stop app for doing a version of Axel Smith and Hans Tikkanen’s “Woodpecker Method.” ### 5/5 — Tolle App einfach zu bedienen kein Schnick-Schnack *2021-06-06* Würde mir wünschen, dass die Erklärungen im Bereich Taktik neben dem Brett eingeblendet werden damit ich die Erklärung nochmal nachvollziehen kann. Ansonsten toll zum lernen. **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback Wolflieder. We are currently working on that. In the next update we hope we will fix this. For more feedback contacto us to support@chessimo.com. ### 5/5 — Different *2021-04-21, version 3.4.9* I really like this app for endgame training. It is different from other apps because it learns through repetition making you to think of the right moves naturally. ### 5/5 — Aprendí mucho! *2020-08-25, version 2.0.1* Muy buena app para aprender a jugar ajedrez! --- *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 2026-09-06.*