Blindfold Checkers vs Verbal Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blindfold Checkers
A fully accessible checkers game designed for rapid audio play, catering to both sighted and visually impaired players. Compete against computer opponents of varying skill levels with built-in tutorials and hint options.
- Accessible audio gameplay
- Play against computer opponents
- Adjustable skill levels
- In-game tutorial
- Hint system
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Blindfold Games are entertainment apps provided as a service to the visually impaired community by Objective Ed. Your in-app upgrades pay for the development and support of these games. Checkers is a fully accessible Checkers game for both sighted and visually impaired people, designed for rapid audio play. Checkers is played on an 8 by 8 checkerboard, where you and your opponent have 12 checkers, and you try eliminate all of your opponent's checkers by jumping over them. You play against computer opponents whose skill varies from beginner to expert. There's a tutorial included with the game, and several different ways of getting hints.
Verbal Chess
Play chess using only your voice, making it accessible for everyone. Control every aspect of the game, from moves to navigation, without touching the screen. Ideal for multitasking or those with physical limitations.
- Voice-controlled gameplay
- Hands-free operation
- Accessible for physical limitations
- Blindfold chess mode
- Full app navigation by voice
- Play against AI or global players
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Play chess using only your voice! Are your hands busy making dinner? Or are you relaxing in a tub? Exercising on a treadmill? With Verbal Chess, you can play against computer engines or against players around the world using only your voice. There's no need to touch the screen. Have trouble interacting with the piece images on the screen? With Verbal Chess, the entire app is controllable by your voice. Physical limitations aren't a barrier to your playing chess. And for blindfold chess, you can lean back in your recliner, close your eyes and play the entire game. Since Verbal Chess announces your opponent's moves, you never have to look at the screen. Verbal Chess is unique in that every part of the program (except login passwords) can be controlled by your voice - every screen, every option and every move. Even program navigation can be done with only your voice. Once connected, you never have to touch the screen to enjoy every aspect of Verbal Chess. If working with the screen because of a physical handicap is a problem, with Verbal Chess you can have fun playing chess. Or are your hands busy? Maybe something simple like holding a sloppy burger and you would like to play a game while eating, Verbal Chess can do that for you. Verbal Chess comes from the creator of Chessvis. Download it today. Terms of Use URL: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Verbal Chess at 86% against Blindfold Checkers's 0%. Verbal Chess also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). Blindfold Checkers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Blindfold Checkers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Verbal Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Verbal Chess holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Blindfold Checkers's written reviews are positive against 86% of Verbal Chess's.
Blindfold Checkers ships an update every 7 months, Verbal Chess fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blindfold Checkers | Verbal Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (5 ratings) | 3.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | marty schultz | Conceptual Software, Inc. |
Customer experience
Blindfold Checkers
Verbal Chess
In-app purchases
Blindfold Checkers
- 10 Coins$0.99
- Unlock Competitors$2.99
- Unlimited Coins$5.99
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- Bundle$7.99
Verbal Chess
- Verbal Chess - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Verbal Chess - Annual$14.991 Year
- Verbal Chess - Perpetual$39.99
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