Comparison

Lucid Chess vs Chess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lucid Chess

Engage in a focused single-player chess experience with AI opponents. Analyze your games with move-quality feedback and compare candidate moves highlighted by color. Customize your play with various themes and helpful controls.

Highlights
  • AI opponent levels 1-9
  • Lucid Lens candidate move highlighting
  • Recent game review panel
  • Move-quality feedback
  • Multiple board themes
  • Undo and hint controls
  • Blunder alerts
Features
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Lucid Chess is a focused single-player chess game built for mobile play. Choose white or black, set the AI level from 1 to 9, and start a match on a clear 8x8 board. When you select a piece, Lucid Lens marks candidate moves with colors so you can compare good, stable, and risky options before moving. The recent game panel lets you replay the latest saved move record in a read-only review mode and check accuracy with move-quality feedback. The game also includes Classic, Ocean, Forest, and Mono board themes, plus new game, undo, hint, and blunder alert controls.

About

Chess

This application offers a modern and accessible way to play and improve at chess for players of all skill levels. It features a clean interface and intuitive controls for a smooth, enjoyable gameplay experience focused on strategy and decision-making.

Highlights
  • Clean, modern design
  • Easy-to-use controls
  • Suitable for beginners and experienced players
  • Smooth and enjoyable gameplay
  • Skill development through practice
  • Focus on strategy and decision-making
Features
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Chess-Masters is a modern chess game designed for players of all experience levels. Whether you are new to chess or returning to the game, Chess-Masters offers a smooth and approachable way to play and improve. The app focuses on simplicity, clarity, and enjoyable gameplay. Its clean interface and intuitive controls make it easy to jump into a match without distractions. Every game is designed to feel natural and responsive, allowing players to focus on strategy and decision-making. Chess-Masters supports casual play as well as skill development through regular practice. Players can explore different approaches to the game, learn from experience, and gradually build confidence over time. The experience is flexible and adapts to different play styles, making it suitable for both relaxed sessions and more focused gameplay. Chess is a timeless game that encourages logical thinking, planning, and patience. Chess-Masters provides a comfortable environment to enjoy the game while developing these skills at your own pace. Key highlights: Clean, modern design Easy-to-use controls Suitable for beginners and experienced players Smooth and enjoyable gameplay Chess-Masters is built to make chess accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for everyone. Play at your own pace and enjoy the challenge of a classic game.

Screenshots

Lucid Chess4 screens
Chess3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chess at none against Lucid Chess's shown. Chess also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Lucid Chess's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lucid Chess against 5.0 for Chess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lucid Chess versus Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucid ChessChess
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeori LabsNimbus Cloud Range

In-app purchases

None

Lucid Chess

No in-app purchases

None

Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lucid Chess free?
Lucid Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess free?
Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lucid Chess or Chess?
Lucid Chess and Chess are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Lucid Chess or Chess have ads?
Lucid Chess shows ads; Chess does not.

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