Comparison

Chess Starter vs Chess_Pro

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

Head to head
About

Chess Starter

Features
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Chess is one of the world’s most popular strategy games. Learn the rules, sharpen your skills, complete exciting challenges, and enjoy every match at your own pace. Play against friends or challenge the computer as you work toward chess mastery! The features include: Play against the computer or a friend Explore an engaging quest map with progressive challenges Learn chess fundamentals through step-by-step lessons Practice checkmates and endgames with interactive puzzles Choose from three computer difficulty levels Undo moves without limits Highlight legal moves for easier gameplay Continue previously saved games Enjoy colorful HD graphics optimized for iPhone and iPad displays Play in multiple languages Play. Learn. Compete. Become a chess master!

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Chess_Pro

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EXPERIENCE CHESSPRO: THE ULTIMATE TACTICAL ARENA ON MOBILE Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or a Grandmaster seeking a challenge, ChessPro delivers a premium, fast-paced environment to play and master chess anytime, anywhere. WHY CHESSPRO? • REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER: Enter the global arena. Our precise ELO matchmaking system ensures you always face opponents suited to your tactical level. • INTERACTIVE LEARNING: Access a massive library of courses and tactical drills. Master your openings, middle-games, and endgames with curated expert content. • PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS: Track your journey with detailed match history, dynamic performance charts, and real-time statistics. • TEAMS & SQUADS: Create your own tactical squad or join an existing team. Chat with allies in real-time and dominate the team leaderboards together. • PREMIUM DARK DESIGN: Immerse yourself in a state-of-the-art "Glassmorphism" interface, optimized for deep concentration and zero eye strain during long matches. KEY FEATURES: • Instant 24/7 matchmaking worldwide. • Secure in-game and team tactical chat. • Live Global Leaderboard with real-time rankings. • AI-powered Voice Coach to guide your progression. • Sign in with Apple for maximum security and privacy. Join ChessPro today and transform every game into a strategic masterpiece. The board is set—Your move, Commander!

Screenshots

Chess Starter4 screens
Chess_Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chess Starter at 13.0 against Chess_Pro's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Chess Starter versus Chess_Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess StarterChess_Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB31 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerzhao liuSAIF EDDINE LAFTIMI

In-app purchases

None

Chess Starter

No in-app purchases

None

Chess_Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Starter free?
Chess Starter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess_Pro free?
Chess_Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Starter or Chess_Pro have ads?
Neither Chess Starter nor Chess_Pro shows ads.

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