# ChessBot vs DarknessBot

The clearest difference is rating: DarknessBot at 4.8 against ChessBot's 4.0. DarknessBot also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 34) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). ChessBot's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 58%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChessBot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DarknessBot sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DarknessBot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DarknessBot has 1.9K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of ChessBot's written reviews are positive against 58% of DarknessBot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChessBot | DarknessBot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessbot/id1065334169/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darknessbot/id1108403878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hengyu Zhou](https://appshunter.io/developer/788570080) | [ILIA SHKOLNIK](https://appshunter.io/developer/366457086) |

## What reviewers say

### ChessBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessbot/id1065334169)

This app offers a comprehensive chess experience, allowing you to play against AI with adjustable difficulty, challenge friends, and analyze your games. It includes a detailed guidebook with lessons, openings, and puzzles to improve your skills.

**Highlights:** Play vs. AI with scalable ELO, Human vs. Human mode, Game management and sharing, PGN import/export, Board analysis and statistics, Chess openings, puzzles, and lessons, Play with friends via iMessage

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChessBot Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| ChessBot Pro - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Master of Chess | $29.99 | one-time |


### DarknessBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darknessbot/id1108403878)

This app allows owners of electric personal transporters to monitor and customize their devices. It provides real-time data, allows parameter adjustments, and includes features for social connection and trip tracking.

**Highlights:** Real-time metric display (speed, battery, mileage), Device parameter customization, Customizable interface, Friend location tracking on map, Trip recording and analysis, Profile creation and sharing, Firmware updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Graphs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Video Recorder | $1.99 | one-time |
| Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tracker | $1.99 | one-time |
| Automatic Torch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom beep | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Dashboard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alarms | $3.99 | one-time |
| Engine Sound | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for electric vehicles
- 👍 Comprehensive and user-friendly
- 🔒 Reliable and stable connection
- 💡 Customizable dashboard and settings
- 🚀 Accurate data and metrics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer firmware versions
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection problems
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Inaccurate battery and range estimates
- 🐛 Inability to control certain device features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes after firmware updates
- Inability to unlock or control locked devices
- Incorrect data display for certain vehicle parameters
- Syncing and data persistence issues

**Requested features**

- Add support for more electric vehicle models
- Improve Apple Watch integration and complications
- Implement firmware update functionality
- Add navigation and route planning features
- Provide more customization options for alerts and notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChessBot free?

ChessBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DarknessBot free?

DarknessBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChessBot or DarknessBot?

DarknessBot is rated higher. ChessBot averages 4.0 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while DarknessBot averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do ChessBot or DarknessBot have ads?

Neither ChessBot nor DarknessBot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChessBot or DarknessBot?

ChessBot ships an update every 2 months, and DarknessBot every 2 months. Most recently, ChessBot was updated on October 8, 2026 and DarknessBot on October 17, 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.*