# اللؤلؤ والمرجان vs OpenFile Chess

The clearest difference is rating: OpenFile Chess at 5.0 against اللؤلؤ والمرجان's 4.0. OpenFile Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 115 months). اللؤلؤ والمرجان's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenFile Chess sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. اللؤلؤ والمرجان asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenFile Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenFile Chess has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

اللؤلؤ والمرجان ships an update every 115 months, OpenFile Chess every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | اللؤلؤ والمرجان | OpenFile Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1121637436/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openfile-chess/id6759627581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 115 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hany Elmehy](https://appshunter.io/developer/959484887) | [Hriday Bhambhvani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879897859) |

## What reviewers say

### اللؤلؤ والمرجان

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1121637436)

Browse and search through selected Hadiths with ease. Features include saving favorites, easy navigation, and a powerful text search. The app is small in size and allows content sharing.

**Highlights:** Save Hadiths to favorites, Easy navigation between Hadiths, Advanced text search, Content sharing, Compact size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenFile Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openfile-chess/id6759627581)

This app combines a chess puzzle trainer with an interactive e-reader for classic chess books. It features spaced repetition for puzzle training, thematic decks, and engine analysis. Users can also read and step through classic chess books with move-by-move annotations.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition puzzle trainer, Themed puzzle decks, Interactive chess book reader, Stockfish 17 analysis, Move-by-move annotations, Explore alternate lines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Day Rental | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is اللؤلؤ والمرجان free?

اللؤلؤ والمرجان is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenFile Chess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, اللؤلؤ والمرجان or OpenFile Chess?

OpenFile Chess is rated higher. اللؤلؤ والمرجان averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenFile Chess averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do اللؤلؤ والمرجان or OpenFile Chess have ads?

اللؤلؤ والمرجان shows ads; OpenFile Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, اللؤلؤ والمرجان or OpenFile Chess?

اللؤلؤ والمرجان ships an update every 115 months, and OpenFile Chess every 5 weeks. Most recently, اللؤلؤ والمرجان was updated on October 7, 2026 and OpenFile Chess on October 31, 2026.

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