# Chess Traps vs Pocket Chess

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Chess at 4.6 against Chess Traps's 4.0. Pocket Chess also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 2) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). Chess Traps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Chess sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Chess Traps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Chess has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Chess Traps's written reviews are positive against 61% of Pocket Chess's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess Traps | Pocket Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-traps/id1435759218/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-chess/id1580054076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **61.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 68 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Dinh Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412615096) | [Lessmore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579865033) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess Traps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-traps/id1435759218)

Learn to exploit opponent errors with strategic chess maneuvers. This game focuses on tactical traps to gain an advantage.

**Highlights:** Exploit opponent mistakes, Strategic chess maneuvers, Tactical trap learning, Gain positional advantage

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pocket Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-chess/id1580054076)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Enhance your chess skills with hundreds of challenging chess problems and puzzles. This app focuses on simplified boards to help you quickly recognize chess patterns and improve your game.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of chess problems, Checkmate in 2 and 4 puzzles, Simplified boards for pattern recognition, Improve chess game, Learn chess patterns faster

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Bundle | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved chess skills
- 👍 Challenging yet fun puzzles
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging
- 🧠 Helps develop tactical thinking
- 📈 Tracks progress and skill level

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🐛 Some puzzles have issues
- 🤔 Opponent moves don't always make sense

**Reported bugs**

- Progress data loss
- Incorrect checkmate solutions
- Game freezing after certain moves

**Requested features**

- Ability to review past puzzles
- More advanced puzzles and levels
- Option to disable audio/music
- Sync progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess Traps free?

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

### Is Pocket Chess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chess Traps or Pocket Chess?

Pocket Chess is rated higher. Chess Traps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pocket Chess averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do Chess Traps or Pocket Chess have ads?

Pocket Chess shows ads; Chess Traps 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.*