# Chess Royale vs 4

The clearest difference is rating: Chess Royale at 4.5 against 4's 1.0. Chess Royale also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 2) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). 4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess Royale sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chess Royale holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Royale has 20K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chess Royale ships an update every 5 weeks, 4 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Royale | 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-royale/id1434658250/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4-player-chess/id6779902022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 490 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [6ix USA Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648893338) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-royale/id1434658250)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in the classic game of chess with millions worldwide. This app offers AI challenges, multiplayer matches, and extensive training tools including puzzles and post-game analysis to improve your strategic skills.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, Multiplayer matches, Chess puzzles, Post-game analysis, Beginner and advanced training, Multiple game modes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Vip | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Vip | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Vip | $39.99 | per year |
| Tiny Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads Forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Seamless matchmaking
- 💡 Helpful chess lessons and puzzles
- 🤩 Great for learning and improving chess skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and disruptive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Long wait times between games due to ads
- 🤖 Suspicion of playing against bots instead of real players

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect puzzle solutions being marked as wrong
- Game losses due to connection issues or app freezes
- Inconsistent trophy/ranking system
- Inability to report cheating or suspicious behavior

**Requested features**

- Ability to play longer timed games
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- More advanced chess analysis and training features
- Improved matchmaking to pair players of similar skill levels


### 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4-player-chess/id6779902022)

Experience a chaotic four-player twist on the classic game of chess. Compete against AI or friends in free-for-all or team modes on a larger board. Capture pieces, hunt checkmates, and strategize to be the sole victor.

**Highlights:** Four-player chess gameplay, Play against AI bots, Online multiplayer, Pass & Play local multiplayer, Daily chess puzzles, Team 2v2 mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Royale free?

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

### Is 4 free?

4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chess Royale or 4?

Chess Royale is rated higher. Chess Royale averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while 4 averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Chess Royale or 4 have ads?

Chess Royale shows ads; 4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chess Royale or 4?

Chess Royale ships an update every 5 weeks, and 4 daily. Most recently, Chess Royale was updated on October 28, 2026 and 4 on October 25, 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.*