# 1 Toss vs SparkChess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1 Toss at 100% against SparkChess's 27%. 1 Toss also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). SparkChess's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

SparkChess is free to download; 1 Toss costs $0.99 up front. SparkChess sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 1 Toss asks for nothing beyond the download.

1 Toss holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SparkChess has 44 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 1 Toss's written reviews are positive against 27% of SparkChess's.

1 Toss ships an update every 11 months, SparkChess every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1 Toss | SparkChess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-toss/id1112689849/reviews)** | [4.0 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkchess/id1266183605/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Balamuthu Lakshmanasamy](https://appshunter.io/developer/965702005) | [Media Division SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/398133131) |

## What reviewers say

### 1 Toss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1-toss/id1112689849)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

This app simulates tossing coins from various countries to help you make decisions. It offers a simple, tap-to-toss interface for iPhone and Apple Watch users.

**Highlights:** Coin toss simulator, Multiple country coins, Decision making aid, iPhone and Apple Watch support, Periodic coin additions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SparkChess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkchess/id1266183605)

This chess game offers a fun and accessible experience for players of all skill levels. Enjoy various boards, computer opponents, and online multiplayer. Learn with interactive lessons, solve puzzles, and study historical games.

**Highlights:** Practice against computer or friends, Multiple board styles (2D, 3D, fantasy), Interactive chess lessons, Chess puzzles and historical game study, Virtual Chess Coach, Multiplayer progress tracking, Save and replay games

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock Fantasy Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Deon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Guru and Alyx | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 3D Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Advanced Multiplayer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Advanced Features | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1 Toss free?

1 Toss costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SparkChess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1 Toss or SparkChess?

1 Toss is rated higher. 1 Toss averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SparkChess averages 4.0 from 44 ratings.

### Do 1 Toss or SparkChess have ads?

SparkChess shows ads; 1 Toss does not.

### Which is updated more often, 1 Toss or SparkChess?

1 Toss ships an update every 11 months, and SparkChess every 4 months. Most recently, 1 Toss was updated on October 24, 2026 and SparkChess on October 22, 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.*