# Listen vs Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

The clearest difference is rating: Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf at 4.8 against Listen's 3.1. Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 44%) and ratings volume (27K vs 12). Listen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Listen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf has 27K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Listen's written reviews are positive against 82% of Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf's.

Listen ships an update every 6 weeks, Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Listen | Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-auditory-training/id1031353626/reviews) | **[4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 129 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Northeastern University Information Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/455790172) | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) |

## What reviewers say

### Listen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listen-auditory-training/id1031353626)

This game trains your hearing by presenting sound cues that you must respond to correctly to navigate obstacles and absorb energy. It uses adaptive algorithms to adjust difficulty to your individual performance level, based on principles of perceptual learning and auditory neuroscience.

**Highlights:** Auditory training game, Perceptual learning principles, Reward-based framework, Adaptive difficulty algorithms, Sound cue response, Brain fitness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Grossing · Board, #176 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

This app provides personalized chess coaching with an AI companion who explains moves, identifies mistakes, and offers interactive lessons. It caters to beginners and intermediate players with a comprehensive curriculum and adaptive difficulty.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI coaching, Audible explanations of moves, Over 50 interactive lessons, Mistake correction and analysis, Adaptive difficulty levels, Multiple coach personalities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Individual | $5.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Individual | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Family | $49.99 | per year |
| 30 Days of Coaching | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-thought-out app
- 🚀 Great teaching tool
- 🤖 Friendly and encouraging AI coach
- 💡 Unique interface and gameplay
- 🎓 Helpful lessons and training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect move suggestions
- 🤔 Lack of explanations for best moves
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🤖 AI can play suboptimally at times
- 🔍 Limited visibility of captured pieces

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing when switching between apps
- Subscription status not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- More detailed explanations for suggested moves
- Additional difficulty levels between beginner and expert
- Ability to practice specific openings
- Option to review full game history
- Accessibility features for visually impaired users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Listen free?

Listen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf free?

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Listen or Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf?

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf is rated higher. Listen averages 3.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf averages 4.8 from 27K ratings.

### Do Listen or Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf have ads?

Neither Listen nor Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Listen or Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf?

Listen ships an update every 6 weeks, and Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf fortnightly. Most recently, Listen was updated on October 24, 2026 and Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*