# Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf vs Chess puzzles!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf at 27K against Chess puzzles!'s 1.3K. Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Chess puzzles! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf against 4.7 for Chess puzzles!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf has 27K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf's written reviews are positive against 78% of Chess puzzles!'s.

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf ships an update fortnightly, Chess puzzles! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf | Chess puzzles! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-puzzles/id1472604043/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [Erik Brandsma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472604042) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Grossing · Board, #182 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

This app provides personalized chess coaching with an AI companion who explains moves, identifies mistakes, and offers interactive lessons. It caters to beginners and intermediate players with a comprehensive curriculum and adaptive difficulty.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI coaching, Audible explanations of moves, Over 50 interactive lessons, Mistake correction and analysis, Adaptive difficulty levels, Multiple coach personalities

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Individual | $5.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Individual | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Family | $49.99 | per year |
| 30 Days of Coaching | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-thought-out app
- 🚀 Great teaching tool
- 🤖 Friendly and encouraging AI coach
- 💡 Unique interface and gameplay
- 🎓 Helpful lessons and training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect move suggestions
- 🤔 Lack of explanations for best moves
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🤖 AI can play suboptimally at times
- 🔍 Limited visibility of captured pieces

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing when switching between apps
- Subscription status not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- More detailed explanations for suggested moves
- Additional difficulty levels between beginner and expert
- Ability to practice specific openings
- Option to review full game history
- Accessibility features for visually impaired users


### Chess puzzles!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-puzzles/id1472604043)

Engage in mind-teasing chess challenges designed for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players. Test your strategic thinking with various puzzle difficulties and enjoy a fun variation of the classic board game.

**Highlights:** Tutorial levels for beginners, Simple tap and drag controls, Mate in 1 challenges, Mate in 2 challenges, Alternate chess challenges, Categorized difficulty levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fun pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Human vs machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Funky moves | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove all ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Helpful for improving chess skills
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Realistic and creative puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some puzzles have no solution or are buggy
- 🔍 Lack of explanations or feedback on wrong moves
- 🔍 Repetitive puzzle types (e.g., queen sacrifices)
- 🔍 Inefficient navigation between puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle with no solution ("Mate in 3 - Queen pack - AAAAAAAY-OH")
- Puzzle solution not recognized ("you have one move only ;)")

**Requested features**

- Reset puzzle option
- Next puzzle button
- Ability to make wrong moves in puzzles
- Puzzle solution hints or explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf free?

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chess puzzles! free?

Chess puzzles! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf or Chess puzzles!?

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf is rated higher. Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Chess puzzles! averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf or Chess puzzles! have ads?

Neither Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf nor Chess puzzles! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf or Chess puzzles!?

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf ships an update fortnightly, and Chess puzzles! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf was updated on October 29, 2026 and Chess puzzles! on October 26, 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.*