# ChessBot vs BRAWLER

The clearest difference is rating: BRAWLER at 4.8 against ChessBot's 4.0. BRAWLER also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 33). ChessBot's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (67% vs 33%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChessBot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BRAWLER sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BRAWLER holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BRAWLER has 2.2K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of ChessBot's written reviews are positive against 33% of BRAWLER's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ChessBot ships an update every 2 months, BRAWLER every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChessBot | BRAWLER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessbot/id1065334169/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawler-future-of-boxing/id6760366949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#102** |
| Size | 163 MB | 460 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hengyu Zhou](https://appshunter.io/developer/788570080) | [Brawler LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869962518) |

## 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 |


### BRAWLER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawler-future-of-boxing/id6760366949)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Free · Sports, #134 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This AI-powered boxing coach offers personalized training programs, technique analysis, and nutrition tracking. It provides instant feedback and detailed performance analytics to help users improve their boxing skills from beginner to advanced levels.

**Highlights:** AI-powered coaching and feedback, Structured training programs, Video technique analysis, Nutrition and meal logging, Performance analytics and progress tracking, Round timer and drills

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRAWLER Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| BRAWLER Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| BRAWLER Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| BRAWLER Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| BRAWLER Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| BRAWLER Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| BRAWLER Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Discounted Yearly BRAWLR Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| BRAWLER Pro Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| BRAWLER Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| BRAWLER Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| BRAWLER Pro Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChessBot free?

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

### Is BRAWLER free?

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

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

BRAWLER is rated higher. ChessBot averages 4.0 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while BRAWLER averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do ChessBot or BRAWLER have ads?

Neither ChessBot nor BRAWLER shows ads.

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

ChessBot ships an update every 2 months, and BRAWLER every 3 days. Most recently, ChessBot was updated on October 24, 2026 and BRAWLER on October 29, 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.*