Comparison

Chess Master vs Polygrams

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

Head to head
About

Chess Master

Master chess strategy and tactics with a vast collection of over 4600 unique puzzles, problems, and studies. Perfect for players of all levels looking to improve their game through instructive positions from grandmaster matches.

Highlights
  • 4600+ unique chess problems
  • Train chess strategy
  • Improve theoretical positions
  • Study instructive gaming positions
  • Endgame practice
  • Grandmaster game analysis
Features
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«Chess is difficult, they require serious work» The first world champion - Wilhelm Steinitz. «You can become a good master only when you realize your mistakes and shortcomings. Absolutely like in life» The first Russian world champion - Alexander Alekhine Unique collection of chess puzzles from 4600 combinations, problems, studies to train chess strategy, theoretical positions and instructive gaming positions of the endgame from the real games of grandmasters. All this will help you improve your skills! The collection of chess problems is addressed to coaches, young chess players, teachers, parents and can be used to train personal skills. SPECIAL DEAL - Discount 60%! We have collected all chess problems in one universal app for true fans of chess puzzles. From mate to 1 to strategies and studies. Our apps: - Chess? OK! (Mate in 1, 2 and 3) - Chess Win (Strategy) - Chess Tactic (Tactics) - Chess Tricks (Endgame and Strategy) Enjoy ;)

About

Polygrams

This logic puzzle game merges Tangram with block puzzle mechanics. Drag and drop pieces to fill shapes without overlap. Enjoy over 2500 levels, from beginner to master, offering a relaxing yet challenging experience for all ages.

Highlights
  • Tangram and block puzzle mechanics
  • Drag and drop gameplay
  • Over 2500 levels
  • Beginner and master difficulty
  • Offline play
  • One-touch controls
Features
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Polygrams is a logic puzzle game that combines the classic chinese Tangram puzzle with modern block puzzle elements. Drag and drop the pieces onto the board without overlapping them and fill out the whole shape. Completing a puzzle can be relaxing, but also challenging depending on the number of pieces - A fun time waster for all ages! Features - One-Touch gameplay - Designed to be playable in one hand - More than 2500 brain teasing levels - Beginner and master levels - Colorful and simple design - No Wifi required – Playable offline - Free content updates

Screenshots

Chess Master2 screens
Polygrams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Polygrams at Free against Chess Master's $19.99. Polygrams also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 0%) and rating (4.6 vs 1.0). Chess Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Polygrams is free to download; Chess Master costs $19.99 up front. Polygrams sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Chess Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Polygrams holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polygrams has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Chess Master's written reviews are positive against 43% of Polygrams's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chess Master ships an update every 11 months, Polygrams every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Chess Master versus Polygrams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChess MasterPolygrams
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews43.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB59 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSergiy KurashNorma Kohn

Customer experience

Chess Master

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Polygrams

All ratings4,254 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral13.9%
Negative42.8%

Bugs and requests

Chess Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Polygrams

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes/freezes
  • Paid version still showing ads

Requested features

3 requests
  • Customizable puzzle pieces
  • Randomized piece order
  • Ability to rotate/flip pieces

In-app purchases

None

Chess Master

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Polygrams

One-time6
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 20 Hints$2.99
Show 3 more
  • 35 Hints$4.99
  • 80 Hints$9.99
  • 200 Hints$20.99

Questions

Is Chess Master free?
Chess Master costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polygrams free?
Polygrams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chess Master or Polygrams?
Polygrams is rated higher. Chess Master averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Polygrams averages 4.6 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Chess Master or Polygrams have ads?
Polygrams shows ads; Chess Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Chess Master or Polygrams?
Chess Master ships an update every 11 months, and Polygrams every 6 weeks. Most recently, Chess Master was updated on October 11, 2026 and Polygrams on October 24, 2026.

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