ARChess vs Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARChess
Experience classic chess with an augmented reality twist. Enjoy a realistic 3D design and interactive gameplay on any flat surface. Take back moves, automatically rotate the board, and reposition it during your game.
- Augmented reality chess board projection
- Realistic 3D design
- Hot-seat multiplayer mode
- Play against AI
- Take back moves
- Automatic board rotation
- Board repositioning
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Something simple and fundamental, like classic chess game, gets a real AR boost in this app. Now all chess fans can shift from their regular boards and enjoy the game on the phone. With super cool 3D design, it’s now more realistic than ever. For starters, the functionality is limited to hot-seat game mode, i.e. two players play on 1 device or 1 player conduct a battle with the machine. We decided to leave something from a classic indoor game, at least players can discuss the game in real or beat a computer genius. In the future versions, it will be possible to support multi device mode to play the game by two players remotely on one chess board. Furthermore, chess tournaments, results saving ranking table are in the plan. We’ve used the ARKit in surface recognition (any contrasting horizontal surface can be used for chess board projection). Besides, we’ve taken into account the main complaints and wishes on the chess app market. Unlike the majority on the App Store, our app allows: - taking back moves (if you accidentally drop the piece on the wrong square, now there is an option to correct it) - automatically turning board around when playing - repositioning a board during the game Chess is our favorite office game. This ARChess app gives a new life to the classic game, moving it to the ‘new dimension’.
Chess
Experience chess with a divine twist, blending strategic gameplay with Greek mythology. Collect mythical items and unlock secret piece skills to dominate online matches and ascend to the top of the Ascension Tiers.
- Greek mythology theme
- Mythical item collection
- Secret piece skills
- Online multiplayer matches
- Ascension Tiers ranking system
- Strategic gameplay
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Dive into an epic universe where chess meets Greek mythology in a game of immense intensity. Step into the Olympus of Chess, where gods engage in strategic battles on a board where each piece conceals powers. Explore an arsenal of mythical objects, legendary artifacts that influence the fate of each game. Choose your divine items and start your first divine chess match against other participants looking to secure a place in Olympus. These items are crucial in the game's strategy that you want to exploit during your match. Unleash divine energy to unlock your pieces' secret skills and turn the tide of the game. Each move potentially brings you closer to victory and ascension to the peak of Olympus. Challenge players from around the world in epic online matches, hone your tactics, and prove your mastery on the divine chessboard. Climb the ranks of the Ascension Tiers, where only the boldest will achieve the title of Guardian of Olympus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chess at 5.0 against ARChess's 4.2. ARChess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Chess sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ARChess asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARChess has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ARChess ships an update every 5 weeks, Chess every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARChess | Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 308 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CHISW Development LTD | julien DOLAIS |
Customer experience
ARChess
Chess
In-app purchases
ARChess
No in-app purchases
Chess
- Gold coins pack n°1$0.99
- Gold coins pack n°2$4.99
- Gold coins pack n°3$14.99
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- Gold pack n°4$29.99
- Gold coins pack n°5$49.99
- Gold coins pack n°6$99.99









