ChessM8 vs Smart Chess 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChessM8
Engage in correspondence chess with players globally. Plan your moves, communicate with opponents, and invite others to spectate your matches. Receive post-game analysis from a computer engine.
- Correspondence chess play
- Global player matchmaking
- Move planning tools
- In-game chat functionality
- Spectator mode for games
- Post-game computer analysis
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This app allows players around the world to play correspondence chess. It allows players to plan moves, chat with each other, invite others to watch games. It also provides a computer analysis after games are completed.
Smart Chess 3D
Experience chess in a visually stunning and customizable environment. Play against AI or friends with adjustable difficulty levels and track your progress with real-time feedback. Save your game and resume anytime.
- Multiple 2D and 3D board visuals
- AI, Player vs. Player, and AI vs. AI modes
- Adjustable difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
- Customizable table designs and backgrounds
- Optional game clocks
- Real-time text output for game insights
- Automatic game state saving
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Smart Chess: The Ultimate Chess Experience Welcome to Smart Chess, where strategy meets art, and every move brings a new challenge. Experience chess like never before in a stunning, fully customizable environment that breathes life into the classic game. Features: Versatile Playing Fields: Choose from a variety of visual styles. Opt for the traditional feel with our classic 2D chessboard, or immerse yourself in the modern twist of our two distinct 3D chessboards. Match Modes for Every Player: Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a budding novice, Smart Chess offers a match for you. Engage in thoughtful play against our sophisticated AI, challenge a friend in Player vs. Player mode, or watch and learn from AI vs. AI simulations. Tailored Difficulty Levels: Choose your challenge. From Easy for beginners, through Medium for intermediate players, to Hard for chess veterans, Smart Chess provides a balanced experience for all skill levels. Customisation at Your Fingertips: Express your style with a large choice of table designs and skybox backgrounds. Transform each game into a unique and personal experience, setting not just the board but the entire playing environment to match your aesthetic. Time Your Tactics: Enhance your games with optional clocks. Perfect for those who love the thrill of timed battles or for players looking to improve their speed and agility. Keep Track During Your Game: Experience real-time detailed text outputs during each game, providing you with immediate feedback and insights to help you make strategic decisions. Seamless Gameplay Experience: Never worry about interruptions. Smart Chess saves its state automatically, allowing you to resume your game exactly where you left off at any time. Smart Chess is not just a game, but a celebration of intelligence, creativity, and the timeless appeal of chess. Ready to make your move? Privacy and Ownership: Smart Chess respects your privacy. It has no trackers, does not collect any data from you, and does not contain any advertising or in-app purchases. It's yours forever. Download Smart Chess now and join the community of thinkers and strategists! Join us in the grand tradition of chess with Smart Chess. Your next move could be your greatest.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ChessM8 at Free against Smart Chess 3D's $1.99. ChessM8 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On rating, 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
ChessM8 is free to download; Smart Chess 3D costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ChessM8 against 5.0 for Smart Chess 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChessM8 has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ChessM8 ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Chess 3D every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChessM8 | Smart Chess 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 396 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Corneliu Lupu | Philippe Zay |
Customer experience
ChessM8
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In-app purchases
ChessM8
No in-app purchases
Smart Chess 3D
No in-app purchases
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