# Cursor vs Not Chess

The clearest difference is price: Cursor at Free against Not Chess's $1.99. Cursor also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 70%). Not Chess's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (266 vs 15). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Cursor is free to download; Not Chess costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cursor against 4.4 for Not Chess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Not Chess has 266 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Cursor's written reviews are positive against 70% of Not Chess's.

Cursor ships an update every 14 months, Not Chess every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cursor | Not Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursor-the-virus-hunter/id1037746588/reviews)** | [4.4 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-chess/id1535659343/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **266** |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 69.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 82 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cogoo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951657514) | [Tepes Ovidiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225592787) |

## What reviewers say

### Cursor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursor-the-virus-hunter/id1037746588)

Use your mouse cursor to hunt down and destroy digital infections in this retro-style arcade game. Eradicate viruses quickly to save your system and achieve Super Cursor status for faster elimination.

**Highlights:** Retro-style arcade gameplay, Virus hunting and eradication, Tap and hold controls, Combo system for power-ups, Score-based competition, Suitable for short and long play sessions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Not Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-chess/id1535659343)

This mind-bending puzzle game uses simplified chess rules. Collect pieces to gain their abilities and strategize your way to the coin. Enjoy a stress-free, offline experience with adjustable difficulty levels and a relaxing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Piece inheritance mechanics, Coin collection objective, 3 difficulty levels, Zen color palettes, Relaxing soundtrack, Offline play, Haptic feedback

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🚀 Unique twist on chess
- 💡 Helpful for learning chess basics
- 🎨 Pleasant visuals and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🕹️ Clunky navigation between levels
- 🎨 Difficulty distinguishing pieces on some levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing or becoming unsolvable
- Inconsistent difficulty across levels
- Pieces not functioning correctly in some puzzles

**Requested features**

- More levels and increased difficulty
- Option to customize colors and accessibility settings
- Auto-advance to next level after completion
- User-generated puzzles or challenges
- Scoring system and achievements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cursor free?

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

### Is Not Chess free?

Not Chess costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cursor or Not Chess?

Cursor is rated higher. Cursor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Not Chess averages 4.4 from 266 ratings.

### Do Cursor or Not Chess have ads?

Neither Cursor nor Not Chess shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cursor or Not Chess?

Cursor ships an update every 14 months, and Not Chess every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cursor was updated on October 21, 2026 and Not Chess on October 27, 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.*