# Master Chess vs Serene Chess

The clearest difference is rating: Serene Chess at 5.0 against Master Chess's 3.1. Serene Chess also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Master Chess's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Master Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Serene Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Serene Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Master Chess has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Master Chess | Serene Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-chess/id1289312267/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serene-chess-puzzles/id6792498652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Code This Lab srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/377003842) | [William Alston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681395170) |

## What reviewers say

### Master Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-chess/id1289312267)

Engage in the timeless strategy of chess against AI opponents or players worldwide. Master tactical moves to capture the opponent's king and achieve checkmate. This classic board game offers intuitive drag-and-drop controls for seamless gameplay.

**Highlights:** Play against computer AI, Compete with real players globally, Classic chess gameplay, Intuitive drag-and-drop controls, Capture the opponent's king, Achieve checkmate

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chess Subscription | $0.99 | per month |


### Serene Chess

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Master Chess free?

Master Chess 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, Master Chess or Serene Chess?

Serene Chess is rated higher. Master Chess averages 3.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Serene Chess averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Master Chess or Serene Chess have ads?

Master Chess shows ads; Serene Chess does not.

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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.*