# Dinosaur Chess: Learn to Play!

> Interactive chess learning app with dinosaur-themed lessons and challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Universis Technology.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinosaur-chess-learn-to-play/id405842432 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Universis Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/405842435)
- Category: Education, Games, Board
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinosaur-chess-learn-to-play/id405842432/reviews.md

## What is Dinosaur Chess?

** Appysmarts.com: 97/100 EDITOR'S FAVORITE!
** Previously nominated for a BAFTA (Best Interactive Media)! **
** Featured by Apple in it's "New & Noteworthy" section! **
** No Ads. No In-App-Purchases **
** Universal App optimized for iPad, iPhone. Retina Graphics.

Dinosaur Chess is the fun way to learn and play chess. Designed to be non-intimidating:

-- Learn how to play chess with 11 bite-sized interactive lessons.
-- Over 20 mini games and puzzles.
-- Play simplified and full chess against 6 beautifully animated dinosaurs.
-- Entertaining and challenging.
-- Learning and playing chess encourage concentration, improves cognitive abilities and rational thinking.
-- Can now play as a Boy Student or as a Girl Student.
-- Multi-student support

For more advanced learners:
-- 8 chess Tactics lessons.
-- The 'Amazing Chess Tactics Machine' game to practice chess tactics/puzzles.
-- Chess Engine can be set to Easy/Medium/Hard

Sign up to Professor MacDinosaur's chess class. You will grow from a hatchling, fresh from the egg, to a huge dinosaur ready to take on the Trex.

The action takes you through different parts of the dinosaur's world from jungles to forests. Here you learn the chess skills that will help you grow enough to defeat the other dinosaurs in battle.

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Some Reviews:

*Excellent step by step approach by Jurassienne_Dole
Lots of examples of the basic moves and tactics and some amusing side games involving dinosaurs. Fun for kids and adults alike and plenty of challenges at all levels.

*Dinosaur Chess  by Mls968
This is a great program. The lessons are interesting, and play levels go from easy to difficult. My 4 and 6 year olds are learning the game, and it's helping novice players like my wife and I too. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to introduce their children to chess!

*An excellent app   by Adg6
A wonderful app. Ideal for anyone new to chess. It is even fun for experienced chess players.

*Highly Recommended - by doled 
"This is a fantastic chess teaching game. This game alone makes it worth buying an iPad. My three year old now knows the piece names and basic moves. My six year old is well on her way to playing a full game. Our family has had an iPad since the day the iPad was released and this is one of the best apps we have."

*Great! - by TonySchleizer
"This game has gotten my 5 year old interested in chess. Great tutorials that get progressively harder as skills improve."


* Great for getting started - by Milfordthelargebonedgorilla
"This has been fantastic for my five year old son...using this in addition to a real board and pieces has helped him immensely in understanding each of the pieces, how they move, their strengths and weaknesses...a terrific way to introduce young ones to the game without overwhelming them"


* Great learning tool - by Triplescoop 
"I have an adopted 7 year old boy with fetal alcohol syndrome. It is very hard for him to learn to play games. Checkers was very hard for him to learn. I thought that chess would be something that he would have to wait to learn. I bought this app even though there were no reviews. So glad I did! What a great teaching tool! I love the mini games that teach the directions that each piece can move. We play slowly but my son can play chess! I recommend this for anyone who wants to learn the basics of the game. This app is for beginners. Great for kids! Thank you to the developers of this app!"


*Super! - by Chess player
"Hats off to the developers. A fun program for kids."


*Ideal For kids - by Kingkot 
"This game is ideal to teach the kids in the chess."

## Key features

- Interactive chess lessons
- Mini games and puzzles
- Play against animated dinosaurs
- Chess tactics lessons
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Multi-student support

## What do users think of Dinosaur Chess?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for learning chess
- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 👍 Teaches basic moves and tactics
- 👍 Good for all ages
- 👍 Educational value
- 👍 Interactive lessons
- 👍 Dinosaur theme is appealing

**Cons**

- 😞 No audio/sound issues
- 😞 Glitchy and unreliable
- 😞 Crashing frequently
- 😞 Poor user interface
- 😞 Rigid learning pace
- 😞 Inconsistent move recognition
- 😞 Lack of support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- No audio/sound issues reported consistently over many years
- App crashes frequently, especially at the end of games
- Pieces disappear or change randomly
- Game freezes
- Cannot save progress
- Board jitters during lessons
- Valid moves misread, causing error sounds

**Most requested features**

- Provide developer contact information
- Add a two-player mode
- Allow skipping learning modules
- Separate profiles for multiple users
- Option to turn off music
- Make Kindle app version available
- Turn off hint and move-back features
- More accurate finger placement for moves

## Recent user reviews (10 of 74)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinosaur-chess-learn-to-play/id405842432/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No audio..:(

*2025-06-05*

It’s been more than 10 years and still issues with the audio !! Wow.. tried all their recommendations to fix the audio but no luck.. the last step says email the developer.. who is the developer.. it would be nice if an email id is also mentioned. Would rate negative stars.. but that’s not an option !!

### 1/5 — No audio

*2025-04-12*

Audio stop working a while ago

### 1/5 — Sound does not work!!

*2023-11-16*

Sound works on all other aps, but not on this app.

### 5/5 — .

*2021-05-18*

literally my whole childhood

### 1/5 — Bad bad bad

*2020-06-02*

I did not learn anything 
Rely glitchy and no sound

### 5/5 — Club coach review

*2020-05-28*

An excellent fun way for a child to become a good chess player. This app was developed to help a child learn chess. The child is now a national champion. (I met him for the first time when he played a game at my chess club.)

### 5/5 — Best chess tutor for kids

*2020-05-22*

One of the best games my kids have played. My boy has become a good chess player due to this app. 
I hope the developers continue to support this app

### 1/5 — Zero stars — it doesn’t work

*2019-07-10*

The sound doesn’t work in iPhone
This is a rip off

### 5/5 — Great for learning

*2019-04-29*

I always wanted to play chess when I was younger, but thanks to this app I learned to play it! I teaches you very well and I love it! I totally recommend this app.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work

*2018-01-25*

I’ve now installed this app on 4 different devices and sound doesn’t work on any of them. 
When a developer places a large panel on the app asking you to email if the sound doesn’t work, there is obviously a problem. 
I wouldn’t recommend wasting your money until they decide to rectify this issue.

## Frequently asked questions about Dinosaur Chess

### What is Dinosaur Chess: Learn to Play!?

Dinosaur Chess is an educational application designed to teach users how to play chess in a fun and non-intimidating way. It offers interactive lessons, mini-games, puzzles, and the ability to play against animated dinosaur opponents.

### What are the key features of Dinosaur Chess?

Key features include 11 bite-sized interactive lessons, over 20 mini-games and puzzles, the ability to play simplified and full chess against 6 animated dinosaurs, and 8 chess tactics lessons. It also includes an 'Amazing Chess Tactics Machine' game for puzzle practice.

### How much does Dinosaur Chess cost?

The application is a paid app and does not contain any advertisements or in-app purchases. The price is a one-time purchase to access all features.

### What devices is Dinosaur Chess compatible with?

This is a universal app optimized for both iPad and iPhone, featuring Retina graphics. It supports multi-student profiles, allowing different users to track their progress.

### Who is Dinosaur Chess best suited for?

This app is ideal for beginners of all ages looking to learn chess, from young children to adults. It's also beneficial for novice players and even experienced players seeking a fun way to practice or introduce others to the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.51 — 2016-09-16

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Added audio help message. Minor graphics changes.

### 2.5 — 2016-08-30

Improved Graphics.
Improved device support.
Bug Fixes and general improvements.

### 2.01 — 2013-07-30

- easier positioning of pieces
- some bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2013-07-11

-- 8 new Chess Tactics lessons.
-- The 'Amazing Chess Tactics Machine' game to practice chess tactics/puzzles.
-- Can now play as a Boy Student or as a Girl Student.
-- Multi-student support.
-- New settings options to lock/unlock lessons and alter computer strength.
-- Now as a single universal app optimized for iPad, iPhone (including iPhone 5) and iPod touch.
-- Various bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.0 — 2010-12-02

No release notes.

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