Comparison

MChess vs Classic Chess

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 application designed for players who appreciate familiar rules alongside fresh tactical options. Begin with standard play, then explore the expanded mode: assemble a custom army within a fixed point budget and use hybrid pieces such as the Maharajah, Archbishop, and Chancellor. The app checks custom setups before each match, ensuring unusual positions follow clear legal constraints. Play with a friend online, wherever you both are: one player creates a private room and shares a short room code, the other joins with it. Each player builds their army in private and locks it in — the armies are revealed together and the match starts automatically. You can also play two players on one device, practice against the built-in engine, or use local network play when you are in the same room on separate devices. LAN hidden setup works the same way: each player prepares privately before both armies are revealed.

About

Classic Chess

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Classic Chess: The Timeless Strategy Game Rediscover the joy of chess with Classic Chess, a beautifully designed app that focuses on a clean, distraction-free playing experience. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an experienced player looking for a challenging opponent, our intuitive design and adjustable difficulty levels make it the perfect chess companion for all ages. Key Features: Single Player Mode: Play against a powerful AI with 6 adjustable difficulty levels, perfect for challenging yourself as you improve your skills. Two Player Mode: Challenge a friend to a local match on the same device. Elegant Customization: Choose between Grey or Dark themes and select your favorite Classic or Angular piece sets for a personalized look. Time Control: Play fast-paced blitz games or long, thoughtful matches with customizable time controls, ranging from None up to 2 hours. Learning & Training: Activate Show Hints to improve your strategy and see the best moves available. Full Control: Use Undo/Redo to analyze different moves, and keep track of the game flow with Show Move History. Always Free: Enjoy the full, classic game without any cost. Download Classic Chess today and bring the world's most popular strategy game to your pocket!

Screenshots

MChess4 screens
Classic Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classic Chess at none against MChess's 3. MChess's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Classic Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MChess ships an update every 2 weeks, Classic Chess every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MChess versus Classic Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMChessClassic Chess
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander VelikotskyChaovey Visal

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MChess

One-time3
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Big Coffee$2.99
  • Supporter$9.99
None

Classic Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MChess free?
MChess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic Chess free?
Classic Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MChess or Classic Chess have ads?
Classic Chess shows ads; MChess does not.
Which is updated more often, MChess or Classic Chess?
MChess ships an update every 2 weeks, and Classic Chess every 4 weeks. Most recently, MChess was updated on October 19, 2026 and Classic Chess on October 12, 2026.

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