# Shuffleboard Master vs Serene Chess

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serene Chess at none against Shuffleboard Master's 2. Serene Chess also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Shuffleboard Master's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shuffleboard Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Serene Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Serene Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shuffleboard Master has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Shuffleboard Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of Serene Chess's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shuffleboard Master | Serene Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-master/id1427860803/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serene-chess-puzzles/id6792498652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Funnerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/674121296) | [William Alston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681395170) |

## What reviewers say

### Shuffleboard Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffleboard-master/id1427860803)

Experience a realistic 3D simulation of shuffleboard. Master your puck control against seven AI difficulty levels or challenge a friend in local multiplayer. Unlock fun power-ups and enjoy strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D shuffleboard simulation, 7 AI opponent levels, 2-player local multiplayer, Motion Streaks, Homing Pucks, Instant Replay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stylish Pucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Level Opponents | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Realistic and challenging experience
- 🎨 Beautiful and polished graphics
- 🔒 No intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate puck physics and scoring
- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponent
- 💰 Paywall to access higher levels
- 🕹️ Difficult controls and aiming

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes occasionally
- Puck sometimes gets stuck on the edges
- Scoring not properly tallied in some cases

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode to play against friends
- More customization options for the game
- Ability to adjust difficulty settings
- Scoring system that matches real-world shuffleboard rules


### Serene Chess

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

Engage in deep chess play with a powerful engine and thousands of tactics puzzles. Analyze your games with detailed reviews and practice specific chess concepts. Enjoy a calm, offline experience with no ads or data collection.

**Highlights:** Tunable chess engine opponent, Thousands of tactics puzzles, Detailed game review and analysis, Offline play with no account required, Practice specific chess tactics, Calm and distraction-free interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shuffleboard Master free?

Shuffleboard Master 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, Shuffleboard Master or Serene Chess?

Serene Chess is rated higher. Shuffleboard Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Serene Chess averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Shuffleboard Master nor Serene Chess shows ads.

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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.*