MChess vs Chess H
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MChess
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MChess is a chess app for players who enjoy familiar rules with new tactical possibilities. Start with standard chess, then try the expanded mode: build a custom army with a fixed point budget and play with hybrid pieces such as the Maharajah, Archbishop, and Chancellor. The app validates custom setups before a match starts, so unusual positions still begin from clear legal rules. Play on one device, practice against the built-in engine, or use local network play when two players want separate devices. LAN hidden setup lets each player prepare privately before both armies are revealed and the match begins.
Chess H
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Play chess against your friends on an iPhone or an iPad. The app is completely free without any advertisement. Go ahead and give it a try.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chess H at every 2 days against MChess's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MChess sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Chess H sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MChess ships an update fortnightly, Chess H every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | MChess | Chess H |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Velikotsky | Varage s. r. o. |
In-app purchases
MChess
- Coffee$0.99
- Big Coffee$2.99
- Supporter$9.99
Chess H
- Chess board recoloring$1.99
