Comparison

MChess vs CheckMyMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MChess

Features
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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.

About

CheckMyMate

Features
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Transform Mistakes into Mastery CheckMyMate is the first tactics trainer that studies your Lichess games, pinpoints every slip, and converts those critical moments into bite-sized puzzles. Stop guessing which lines to practice — train precisely where you’re weakest and watch your rating climb. How It Works 1. Enter your Lichess username (no password needed). 2. Our engine scans your recent games for tactics you missed or misplayed. 3. Instantly receive a tailored puzzle set that targets those exact positions. 4. Solve, review computer-perfect lines, and repeat—each new game brings fresh, personal challenges. Key Features • Blunder-Based Drills – Every puzzle comes directly from errors in your own play. • Adaptive Difficulty – Puzzles scale as your tactics improve, keeping you in the learning sweet spot. • Daily Refresh – New games? New puzzles. Open the app to an always-updated training menu. • Dark & Light Themes – Train day or night in comfort. Why You’ll Love It Generic puzzle rushes are great, but they ignore the unique blind spots in your game. CheckMyMate erases that gap, turning every past blunder into tomorrow’s quick win—so your next real-board tactic feels like déjà vu. Terms of Use: https://checkm8.dev/terms-of-use.html Support: support@checkm8.dev

Screenshots

MChess4 screens
CheckMyMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MChess at every 10 days against CheckMyMate's every 3 weeks. MChess also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MChess sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CheckMyMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MChess ships an update every 10 days, CheckMyMate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MChess versus CheckMyMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMChessCheckMyMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander VelikotskyMaxim Novikov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MChess

One-time3
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Big Coffee$2.99
  • Supporter$9.99
2 purchases

CheckMyMate

Subscriptions2
  • CheckMyMate - Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • CheckMyMate - Yearly Premium$12.991 Year

Questions

Is MChess free?
MChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CheckMyMate free?
CheckMyMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MChess or CheckMyMate have ads?
Neither MChess nor CheckMyMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MChess or CheckMyMate?
MChess ships an update every 10 days, and CheckMyMate every 3 weeks. Most recently, MChess was updated on September 15, 2026 and CheckMyMate on September 24, 2026.

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