Comparison

Master Chess vs Signa

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

Head to head
About

Master Chess

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
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Use the most effective strategies to defeat the computer or real players from all over the world in this classic game for all time. The goal of the game is to capture your opponent's king. This is done by moving the pieces on the board. Who will be the first to say "Checkmate". To make a move, click on the shape and drag it to the desired position. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Signa

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Every equation can be true. Only one path clears the board. Signa is a handcrafted math-logic puzzle about finding the right equation in the right order. Connect neighboring numbers and signs, respect operation precedence, and plan ahead so every remaining block still has a valid move. A level ends only when every block in every stage is cleared. LEARN NATURALLY Begin with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division one at a time. Early puzzles teach operation precedence before the campaign introduces longer chains, inequalities, and multi-stage boards. ONE VALID MOVE Each board state is verified to have one intended mathematical move. Solving it reshapes the board and reveals the next decision, so progress comes from logic rather than guessing. Unlimited undo lets you test an idea without losing the run. MYSTERY OPERATORS Some chains contain a mystery sign. Choose the only operation that completes the equation, then watch the board respond. 600 PUZZLES, 12 CHAPTERS Difficulty grows from friendly introductions to dense multi-step challenges and long one-move finales. Comparison signs appear as occasional focused challenges instead of flooding every board with easy alternatives. THOUGHTFUL HINTS A hint reveals the next path and its direction on the board you actually have. Earn hints through stars and completed chapters, watch an optional rewarded ad, or choose a hint pack. Signa Pro removes automatic level-break ads while leaving optional rewarded hints available. Play the complete puzzle campaign without creating an account. Core gameplay and progress work offline; internet access is only needed for ads, purchases, restoration, consent, and selected service features. Many signs. One solution.

Screenshots

Master Chess4 screens
Signa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Signa at weekly against Master Chess's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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. Master Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Signa sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Master Chess ships an update every 3 months, Signa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Master Chess versus Signa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaster ChessSigna
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB33 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperCode This Lab srlMUSTAFA NURI PEKDEMIR

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Master Chess

Subscriptions1
  • Chess Subscription$0.991 Month
4 purchases

Signa

One-time4
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 50 Hints$2.99
  • Signa Pro$4.99
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  • 200 Hints$7.99

Questions

Is Master Chess free?
Master Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Signa free?
Signa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Master Chess or Signa have ads?
Both Master Chess and Signa show ads.
Which is updated more often, Master Chess or Signa?
Master Chess ships an update every 3 months, and Signa weekly. Most recently, Master Chess was updated on October 10, 2026 and Signa on October 16, 2026.

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