# Really Bad Chess vs ™ Chess

The clearest difference is rating: ™ Chess at 4.5 against Really Bad Chess's 3.8. ™ Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10K vs 1.6K). Really Bad Chess's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (46% vs 37%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Really Bad Chess sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ™ Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

™ Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ™ Chess has 10K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Really Bad Chess's written reviews are positive against 37% of ™ Chess's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Really Bad Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, ™ Chess every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Really Bad Chess | ™ Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-bad-chess/id1109751921/reviews) | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id1115318362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.3% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) | [VM Mobile Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/646128457) |

## What reviewers say

### Really Bad Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-bad-chess/id1109751921)

This app reimagines chess with completely randomized pieces, offering a fresh strategic challenge. It's perfect for both seasoned players seeking a new puzzle and beginners looking to learn the fundamentals in a fun, accessible way.

**Highlights:** Randomized chess piece sets, AI opponent challenges, Ranked, Daily, and Weekly modes, Freeplay practice mode, Local multiplayer (with IAP), Alternate color palettes (with IAP)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Undos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🤔 Unique and innovative concept
- 👍 Challenging and engaging
- ⭐ Great way to learn chess

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Slow AI response times
- 💰 Paywalls for essential features
- 📺 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive AI moves leading to stalemates

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces unable to move as per chess rules
- Game freezes and crashes
- Incorrect checkmate detection

**Requested features**

- Add draw conditions and stalemate rules
- Implement online/multiplayer mode
- Provide more difficulty settings
- Allow custom piece arrangements
- Sync progress across devices


### ™ Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id1115318362)

Engage in the timeless strategy of chess on your mobile device. Play against sophisticated AI opponents across multiple difficulty levels, or challenge friends and family. Features include an undo option, board editor, and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, Multiplayer matches, Undo feature, Board editor, Customizable themes, Game save/load, Timed games

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Quick response times
- 💡 Variety of difficulty levels
- 🤩 Enjoyable for chess lovers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🤬 Overpowered AI on easy mode
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤯 Frustrating for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Illegal moves allowed by AI
- Incorrect draw detection
- Castling not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add more difficulty settings
- Allow under-promotion
- Improve AI difficulty scaling
- Reduce ads or offer paid version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Really Bad Chess free?

Really Bad Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ™ Chess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Really Bad Chess or ™ Chess?

™ Chess is rated higher. Really Bad Chess averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while ™ Chess averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Really Bad Chess or ™ Chess have ads?

Really Bad Chess shows ads; ™ Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Really Bad Chess or ™ Chess?

Really Bad Chess ships an update every 3 weeks, and ™ Chess every 4 months. Most recently, Really Bad Chess was updated on October 17, 2026 and ™ Chess on October 18, 2026.

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