# Tactics > Chess tactics trainer with scoring and hint system. (iPhone/iPad app by ChessBase GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactics/id576295991 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ChessBase GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/417720797) - Category: Games, Education, Board, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 5.2 · 9 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-04-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactics/id576295991/reviews.md ## What is Tactics? Master the game of Chess by solving tactic positions. - Get a hint if you don't know the solution - You can solve tactics as guest or login with your PlayChess account - Positions which you haven't solved, will appear again later - High score list - Universal application ## Key features - Solve chess tactic positions - Get hints for solutions - Guest or PlayChess account login - Repeat unsolved positions - High score list - Universal app support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 100 tactics positions | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 28) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactics/id576295991/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Does not work *2025-04-10, version 2.0* The equivalent website is good but this app unfortunately does not work at all. A pity as would be good to use on the go. ### 2/5 — Still way too buggy *2023-03-24* Access to web apps is spotty. They’re useful, when they work, but the videos still are completely broken, for example. Also it’s entirely too easy to tap a button that takes you to a place from which you cannot return. There’s a lot of potential for this app in the Chessbase ecosystem, but Chessbase itself seems completely uninterested in it these days. CT-ART is a far better tactics trainer than this is. This *could* be a great app, if CB ever decides to care about it. Until it does, there’s no real point in buying it. ### 2/5 — Still way too buggy *2023-01-07, version 2.0* Access to web apps is spotty. They’re useful, when they work, but the videos still are completely broken, for example. Also it’s entirely too easy to tap a button that takes you to a place from which you cannot return. There’s a lot of potential for this app in the Chessbase ecosystem, but Chessbase itself seems completely uninterested in it these days. CT-ART is a far better tactics trainer than this is. This *could* be a great app, if CB ever decides to care about it. Until it does, there’s no real point in buying it. ### 1/5 — App startet nicht *2018-05-13, version 2.0* Beim Starten auf dem iPad erscheint lediglich ein weißer Bildschirm. Wofür zahlt man eigentlich die Premiumbeiträge? ### 4/5 — Useful *2017-12-27, version 2.0* The server was down over Christmas when I first tried this, so not a great start, but that’s now been resolved. Looks like a useful little app to sharpen one’s skills. ### 2/5 — Poorly done *2015-12-26* This doesn't feel like an iOS game at all. The interface is horrible. The chess problem may be interesting but they are badly designed and poorly described: I tried two and they were both 'Black to move and win', except it didn't meant in the next move! And White's response to the "hinted" move is not forced... so badly posed chess problems. In short... a poorly done chess problems app. Why is this a Featured App??? ### 1/5 — Very bad Web based ui *2015-09-07, version 2.0* Pure ios ui will be more user friendly and responsive. After this update I can not use this program. ### 5/5 — Neues design *2015-07-24, version 2.0* Danke fuer den update ### 5/5 — Good app *2015-06-01* How many tactics are there? I wanna purchase them all :D ### 4/5 — Progresser de cent coups *2015-03-21* Très bonne appli mais nécessiterait de progresser de cent coups par un bouton sans comptabiliser ces coups comme valides afin de ne pas devoir tout refaire du début à chaque fois car il est irritant de refaire des problèmes connus pour avancer. Si le développeur pouvait faire un màj dans ce sens.... ## Frequently asked questions about Tactics ### How does Tactics help me improve at chess? Tactics focuses on solving tactical positions, which is crucial for improving your game. By repeatedly practicing these puzzles, you'll learn to recognize patterns and make better decisions during actual matches. ### Can I play Tactics without an account? Yes, you can solve tactics as a guest. However, logging in with your PlayChess account allows for better progress tracking and potentially more personalized features. ### Does Tactics offer hints if I get stuck? Yes, Tactics provides a hint system to guide you through challenging positions. This feature is designed to help you learn and understand the solution without giving it away directly. ### How often are new tactics added to Tactics? The provided data does not specify the frequency of new tactic additions. The app was last updated on July 24, 2015, with version 2.0. ### What devices can I use Tactics on? Tactics is a universal application, meaning it supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### What is the age rating for Tactics? Tactics has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players and adults alike. ### Does Tactics have a multiplayer mode? The description for Tactics does not mention a multiplayer mode. It focuses on individual puzzle-solving and a high score list. ### Is Tactics available offline? The description does not explicitly state whether Tactics can be played offline. However, the ability to log in with a PlayChess account suggests an online component might be necessary for some features. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 2.0 — 2015-07-24 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - new interface ### 1.02 — 2013-05-16 - Achievements ### 1.01 — 2013-04-25 - bug fixes ### 1.0 — 2013-04-11 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Tactics | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Chessify - Magic Chess Tools](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessify-magic-chess-tools/id1397066775) | 4.4 (395) | Free | Games | | [Chess at ICC, play & learn](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-at-icc-play-and-learn/id643326555) | 4.2 (366) | Free | Games | | [SimpleChess - chess game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplechess-chess-game/id394634657) | 4.0 (8) | Free | Games | | [Fide Chess Elo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fide-chess-elo/id1285247040) | — | Free | Games | | [Chess Studio Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-studio-lite/id694586937) | 4.4 (11) | Free | Games | | [Chess Opener PRO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-opener-pro/id1489282483) | 4.4 (80) | $8.99 | Games | ## More apps by ChessBase GmbH - [Casual Chess](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/casual-chess/id536471031) - [Navigating the Ruy Lopez Vol.2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navigating-the-ruy-lopez-vol2/id1480020149) - [Caro-Kann 1, Marco Baldauf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caro-kann-1-marco-baldauf/id1489595899) - [Caro-Kann 2, Marco Baldauf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caro-kann-2-marco-baldauf/id1489596265) - [Mastering pattern Recognition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastering-pattern-recognition/id1489614698) All apps by ChessBase GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/417720797 --- *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 2026-08-22.*