# Plain Chess: Play & Learn — Play offline. Grow with AI.

> Offline chess app with AI coaching and pass-and-play for iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by Cerebra Enterprises, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-chess-play-and-learn/id6770610908 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cerebra Enterprises, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896757537)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $9.99)
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-20
- Data updated: 2026-10-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-chess-play-and-learn/id6770610908/reviews.md

## What is Plain Chess?

Your next great move starts here.

A game on the train. A rematch with a friend. That moment when a move finally makes sense. Plain Chess makes it easy to come back to the board.

PLAY ANYWHERE
Challenge the computer or pass your iPhone to a friend for a local two-player game. Your board works offline, so your next game needs no Wi-Fi. Choose a computer level that feels right and pick up your saved game when you return.

UNDERSTAND YOUR NEXT MOVE
Stuck between two ideas? Ask AI Coach about your position, explore a plan, or follow up when something does not click. Get explanations in everyday language, right beside your game. AI Coach needs an internet connection and can make mistakes.

MAKE CHESS PART OF YOUR DAY
Choose what you want to work on and set a practice goal that fits your life. A few thoughtful minutes at the board can be a habit worth keeping. No ads. No account to create. Just room to play.

YOUR GAME. YOUR PLAN.
Choose Plain Chess Annual for $19.99 per year, paid in full, or Plain Chess Monthly for $2.99 per month in the United States. Both plans include the full game and 10 AI credits EACH MONTH.

Your first 10 credits are available when membership starts. Credits refresh on each monthly anniversary of your original membership start date while paid access is active. Changing plans keeps your current allowance and refill date. Annual members receive 10 credits each month, not 120 upfront. One successful AI Coach answer uses one credit, including follow-ups. Unused monthly credits do not roll over. Optional purchased extra credits never expire.

Prices in other regions are shown in the app before purchase. New players need a subscription to play the full game. If you bought Plain Chess before the subscription release, you keep the gameplay you already purchased; the monthly AI allowance requires a subscription.

Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in Apple Account settings. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription.

Privacy: https://cerebraenterprises.com/plain-chess/privacy
Terms: https://cerebraenterprises.com/plain-chess/terms
Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Offline chess play
- Play against computer
- Pass-and-play multiplayer
- AI Coach explanations
- Saved games
- No ads or account required

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 AI Coach Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 AI Coach Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 AI Coach Credits | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-chess-play-and-learn/id6770610908/reviews.md

### 5/5 — BEST CHESS APP EVER!

*2026-05-20*

I am a beginner chess player and I’ve used other apps that needed so much information just to play. Playing chess is an easy to use chess app and I like how to use the coaching feature to learn how to play better. GREAT JOB!

## Frequently asked questions about Plain Chess

### Does Plain Chess have ads?

No, Plain Chess is advertised as having no ads. This provides an uninterrupted gaming experience for users.

### Can I play Plain Chess offline?

Yes, Plain Chess is designed for offline play on iPhone. You can enjoy local games without an internet connection.

### What is the price of Plain Chess?

Plain Chess is a paid application, priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### Does Plain Chess require an account?

No, Plain Chess does not require an account to play. You can start playing local games immediately after download.

### What devices does Plain Chess support?

Plain Chess is currently supported on iPhone. It is optimized for the iOS platform.

### How often is Plain Chess updated?

The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on June 3, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Updates typically occur to improve performance and add features.

### What age rating does Plain Chess have?

Plain Chess has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players, including children.

### What are the computer levels in Plain Chess?

Plain Chess offers computer levels ranging from beginner to stronger, allowing players to find a suitable challenge as they improve their skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2026-10-03

Members and original owners now go straight to the board when Plain Chess opens, with no flash of the welcome screens. Membership prices also appear sooner.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-09-29

A brand-new welcome: meet your six opponents, watch an AI Coach example on a real board, pick your board and practice goal, and choose your first rival.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-09-25

Improved onboarding and fixed subscription activation after purchase. Settings are simpler, and feedback choices are easier to read.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-22

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-19

A fresh welcome, a more personal chess experience, and improvements throughout the app.

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