# SparkChess vs Super Style Chess

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super Style Chess at none against SparkChess's 9. Super Style Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 27%). SparkChess's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 6). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SparkChess sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Super Style Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for SparkChess against 3.8 for Super Style Chess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SparkChess has 44 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of SparkChess's written reviews are positive against 60% of Super Style Chess's.

SparkChess ships an update every 4 months, Super Style Chess every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SparkChess | Super Style Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkchess/id1266183605/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-style-chess/id6447956180/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 343 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Media Division SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/398133131) | [Anatoliy Goloborodko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683095240) |

## What reviewers say

### SparkChess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkchess/id1266183605)

This chess game offers a fun and accessible experience for players of all skill levels. Enjoy various boards, computer opponents, and online multiplayer. Learn with interactive lessons, solve puzzles, and study historical games.

**Highlights:** Practice against computer or friends, Multiple board styles (2D, 3D, fantasy), Interactive chess lessons, Chess puzzles and historical game study, Virtual Chess Coach, Multiplayer progress tracking, Save and replay games

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock Fantasy Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Deon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Guru and Alyx | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 3D Board | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Advanced Multiplayer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Advanced Features | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $6.99 | one-time |


### Super Style Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-style-chess/id6447956180)

Experience classic chess with a fantasy twist. Collect and customize animated heroes to personalize your game board and explore unique maps. Engage in strategic battles and express yourself with in-game emojis.

**Highlights:** Online 3D fantasy chess, Hero collection, Board customization, Rotating game board maps, In-match emojis, Epic fantasy setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SparkChess free?

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

### Is Super Style Chess free?

Super Style Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SparkChess or Super Style Chess?

SparkChess is rated higher. SparkChess averages 4.0 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Super Style Chess averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do SparkChess or Super Style Chess have ads?

SparkChess shows ads; Super Style Chess does not.

### Which is updated more often, SparkChess or Super Style Chess?

SparkChess ships an update every 4 months, and Super Style Chess every 8 days. Most recently, SparkChess was updated on October 24, 2026 and Super Style 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.*