# Looking for Marcel vs ChessBar

The clearest difference is ads: Looking for Marcel at none against ChessBar's shown. Looking for Marcel also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). ChessBar's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Looking for Marcel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChessBar has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Looking for Marcel | ChessBar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-marcel/id1493950025/reviews)** | [4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessbar/id6742020900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 277 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques](https://appshunter.io/developer/665160009) | [ChessLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796366640) |

## What reviewers say

### Looking for Marcel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-for-marcel/id1493950025)

Become a secret agent in a Paris library to track down a cat who stole a prototype. Solve puzzles and explore the library's resources like book locations and the catalogue to recover the device.

**Highlights:** Secret agent gameplay, Puzzle solving, Library exploration, Discover library services, Interactive story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ChessBar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chessbar/id6742020900)

Discover and join local, in-person chess meetups in bars and cafes. Connect with players of all skill levels for friendly matches and community events. Experience the joy of face-to-face chess in a relaxed atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Find local chess tournaments, Play against enthusiasts, Learn and improve your game, Experience over-the-board chess, Join a global community, Free chess events

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Looking for Marcel free?

Looking for Marcel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ChessBar free?

ChessBar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Looking for Marcel or ChessBar?

Looking for Marcel is rated higher. Looking for Marcel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ChessBar averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do Looking for Marcel or ChessBar have ads?

ChessBar shows ads; Looking for Marcel does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*