# Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf vs Proofline

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf at none against Proofline's shown. Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 1) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Proofline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Proofline holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf has 27K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf | Proofline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proofline/id6803265996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [Lincoln Wolf](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797618552) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Board (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


### Proofline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proofline/id6803265996)

Engage in a focused logic puzzle game where you arrange symbols based on visual clues to find the single correct order. Enjoy daily challenges and a variety of included levels with intuitive controls and helpful features.

**Highlights:** Daily logic puzzles, 150 included level proofs, Easy, Medium, Hard difficulties, Drag-to-insert and tap-to-swap controls, Optional hints and undo, Detailed statistics, No time limit

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## 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 Proofline free?

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

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

Proofline is rated higher. Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Proofline averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Proofline shows ads; Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf 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.*