Comparison

Chessgeon vs Spy Chess

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

Head to head
About

Chessgeon

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Chess meets dungeons! Help Morphy save his queen as you strategise and overcome the many floors of the chessgeon! Transform into various chess pieces and utilise their unique movements. Stack transformations into combos to gain the upper hand. Defeat the boss to save your queen!

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Spy Chess

Features
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Spy Chess takes the game you know and adds a layer of hidden betrayal: before the match begins, secretly select 3 of your opponent's pieces (never their king) to recruit as your spies. Your opponent has no idea which pieces are compromised. Each spy can be revealed exactly once, the moment you do, it flips to your color and you control it for the rest of the game. Reveal too early and you tip your hand; wait too long and the opportunity might slip away. Every match becomes a psychological battle layered on top of the classic one. Play your way - Challenge the AI across three difficulty levels - Play online against real opponents, or invite a friend directly - Chat with friends and track your history with saved, reviewable games Master the classic rules, then master the art of the double agent. Go Pro to remove ads and unlock unlimited online multiplayer.

Screenshots

Chessgeon4 screens
Spy Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chessgeon at none against Spy Chess's 2. Chessgeon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Spy Chess's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Spy Chess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Chessgeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chessgeon ships an update every 7 months, Spy Chess every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Chessgeon versus Spy Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessgeonSpy Chess
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size97 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayner TanMarcus Nash

In-app purchases

None

Chessgeon

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Spy Chess

Subscriptions2
  • Spy Chess Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Spy Chess Pro Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Chessgeon free?
Chessgeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spy Chess free?
Spy Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chessgeon or Spy Chess have ads?
Chessgeon shows ads; Spy Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, Chessgeon or Spy Chess?
Chessgeon ships an update every 7 months, and Spy Chess every 6 weeks. Most recently, Chessgeon was updated on October 29, 2026 and Spy Chess on October 30, 2026.

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