Comparison

Chess Starter vs Chess2026

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!

About

Chess2026

Features
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Chess 2026 – the ultimate chess experience on your iPhone and iPad! Challenge yourself against a smart AI opponent with four difficulty levels, from beginner-friendly to expert. Whether you're just learning the game or sharpening your skills, Chess 2026 adapts to your level. FEATURES: • Play vs Computer – Four AI difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert • Play vs Friend – Pass-and-play on one device with a friend or family member • Beautiful Design – Clean, modern chessboard with smooth animations • Move Highlights – See legal moves, last move, and check indicators • Undo Move – Made a mistake? Take it back and try again • Sound Effects – Satisfying move, capture, and check sounds • Works Offline – No internet connection required to play Perfect for beginners learning chess or experienced players looking for a quick game on the go. Download now and start playing!

Screenshots

Chess Starter4 screens
Chess20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chess Starter at none against Chess2026's shown. Chess Starter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Chess Starter versus Chess2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess StarterChess2026
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerzhao liuVarsha Verma

In-app purchases

None

Chess Starter

No in-app purchases

None

Chess2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chess Starter free?
Chess Starter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess2026 free?
Chess2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chess Starter or Chess2026 have ads?
Chess2026 shows ads; Chess Starter does not.

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