# SparkChess vs Serene Chess

The clearest difference is rating: Serene Chess at 5.0 against SparkChess's 4.0. Serene Chess also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). SparkChess's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Serene Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SparkChess has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SparkChess | Serene Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkchess/id1266183605/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serene-chess-puzzles/id6792498652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Media Division SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/398133131) | [William Alston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681395170) |

## 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 |


### Serene Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serene-chess-puzzles/id6792498652)

Engage in deep chess play with a powerful engine and thousands of tactics puzzles. Analyze your games with detailed reviews and practice specific chess concepts. Enjoy a calm, offline experience with no ads or data collection.

**Highlights:** Tunable chess engine opponent, Thousands of tactics puzzles, Detailed game review and analysis, Offline play with no account required, Practice specific chess tactics, Calm and distraction-free interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SparkChess free?

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

### Is Serene Chess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SparkChess or Serene Chess?

Serene Chess is rated higher. SparkChess averages 4.0 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Serene Chess averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SparkChess or Serene Chess have ads?

SparkChess shows ads; Serene Chess does not.

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