Comparison

Chess Tablebase for Stockfish vs Chessish

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Chess Tablebase for Stockfish

Manage chess endgame tablebase files for enhanced Stockfish AI analysis. Import pre-installed or custom files, and query positions for win/draw outcomes. Ideal for serious chess players seeking to improve engine performance.

Highlights
  • Manage chess endgame tablebase files
  • Integrates with SmallFish iOS app
  • Import pre-installed 5-men tablebases
  • Import custom tablebase files
  • Query endgame positions for win/draw
  • Enhances Stockfish engine performance
Features
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Chess Tablebase for Stockfish is a file management app for managing chess endgame tablebases. Seamlessly integrating with the SmallFish iOS chess app for Stockfish, it enables you to import your tablebase files into the SmallFish app, which operates on the latest Stockfish AI. Additionally, you can query specific endgame positions to determine if they result in a win or a draw. This app provides the answers you need. Download this app to import the pre-installed 5-men tablebase files, you may also import your own tablebase files. The app has the instructions that you can follow. --------------------- TABLEBASE BUNDLE --------------------- This app bundles all 5-men chess tablebase piece configurations. You may also want to download 6-men tablebase files . ----------------- REQUIREMENTS ----------------- This app is a 1GB download. You will need the following if you want to run tablebase with Stockfish on your iOS device: - 1GB disk space for this app - The SmallFish chess app - running the Stockfish engine - Another 1GB disk space to process the tablebase files -------------- DESCRIPTION -------------- Chess endgame tablebase is a vast database containing pre-calculated, exhaustive analyses of chess endgame positions. It can instantly determine whether your position is a win, loss, or draw without the need for lengthy analysis. This app is ideal for enhancing your Stockfish engine's analytical performance. The tablebase included with this app can provide an approximate 50 ELO improvement to the Stockfish engine, making it highly recommended for all serious chess players.

About

Chessish

Features
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A modern chess app with multiple game modes including Classic, Shuffled, and Crazy modes. Play against friends or challenge the computer AI.

Screenshots

Chess Tablebase for Stockfish4 screens
Chessish3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Tablebase for Stockfish at none against Chessish's 1. Chess Tablebase for Stockfish also leads on ads (none vs shown). Chessish's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Tablebase for Stockfish ships an update fortnightly, Chessish every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chess Tablebase for Stockfish versus Chessish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess Tablebase for StockfishChessish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size944 MB120 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperTed WongBetareader Sweden AB

In-app purchases

None

Chess Tablebase for Stockfish

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Chessish

One-time1
  • Ta bort annonser$4.99

Questions

Is Chess Tablebase for Stockfish free?
Chess Tablebase for Stockfish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chessish free?
Chessish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chess Tablebase for Stockfish or Chessish have ads?
Chessish shows ads; Chess Tablebase for Stockfish does not.
Which is updated more often, Chess Tablebase for Stockfish or Chessish?
Chess Tablebase for Stockfish ships an update fortnightly, and Chessish every 5 days. Most recently, Chess Tablebase for Stockfish was updated on October 26, 2026 and Chessish on October 28, 2026.

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