# Reverse Color vs Chess

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reverse Color at none against Chess's 1. Reverse Color also leads on ratings volume (439 vs 27). Chess's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reverse Color asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Reverse Color against 4.7 for Chess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Color has 439 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Reverse Color's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chess's.

Reverse Color ships an update every 4 months, Chess every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Color | Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-color/id1151018140/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-capturing-pieces-1/id1181402167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **439** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonya Marcarelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/409702204) | [Chess King](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096660597) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-color/id1151018140)

Engage in a strategic board game where the goal is to capture the most disks. Compete against players globally, friends, or AI opponents across various difficulty levels. Unlock achievements and customize your experience with different themes.

**Highlights:** Disk capturing gameplay, Global multiplayer matches, AI opponents with 3 difficulty levels, 2-player local mode, Worldwide leaderboards, Medal collection system, Multiple elegant themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean UI, good implementation
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 👍 Good for strategy practice
- 👍 Offline play is great
- 👍 Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes after clearing
- 🐛 Invalid moves not recognized
- 🐛 Computer AI too strong/unbeatable
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Repeated privacy prompts

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes after clearing
- Screen freezes, requires restart
- Invalid moves not recognized
- Computer sets multiple times
- Some valid moves not allowed

**Requested features**

- Option to pay to remove ads
- More difficulty levels
- Online multiplayer option
- Adjustable AI difficulty
- Option to play stronger opponents


### Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-capturing-pieces-1/id1181402167)

Enhance your chess skills with over 1400 tactical exercises designed for beginners. This app offers interactive lessons, hints, and explanations to help you learn new combinations and improve your game.

**Highlights:** Over 1400 tactical exercises, Interactive lessons with hints, Difficulty levels, Refutation of mistakes, Play positions against computer, Offline play, Rating monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full course | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Color free?

Reverse Color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Color or Chess?

Chess is rated higher. Reverse Color averages 4.6 out of 5 from 439 ratings, while Chess averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do Reverse Color or Chess have ads?

Reverse Color shows ads; Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Color or Chess?

Reverse Color ships an update every 4 months, and Chess every 6 weeks. Most recently, Reverse Color was updated on October 26, 2026 and Chess on October 24, 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.*