GoodRec vs Chess Match Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GoodRec
Discover and join local pickup sports games and leagues effortlessly. Avoid showing up to empty parks or missing players. Connect with new people and find your next game, whether you play casually or competitively.
- Find pickup games and leagues instantly
- Discover local sports events
- Join casual or competitive play
- Meet new players
- Open to all levels and genders
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Tap in and lace up. Find pickup games near you in seconds with GoodRec. No more empty parks. No more last-minute scrambles to fill a game. Just show up and play. How it works: 1. Pick your sport and city 2. Choose your game 3. Show up and play Why players choose GoodRec: • Find pickup games instantly • Play casual or competitive — your call • Meet new players and build your crew • All levels, all genders welcome Live in 70+ cities across the US, Canada and Europe and growing fast. Get off the sidelines. Download GoodRec and find your next game today.
Chess Match Mobile
Connect with local chess players, discover tournaments, and join clubs. This app helps you build your chess network and find events near you. Customize your profile and stay updated on new matches.
- Find local chess tournaments and clubs
- Connect with other players via friend requests
- Register for and track upcoming matches
- Receive tournament announcements
- Customize player profiles
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Chess Match is the ultimate companion for chess players looking to connect, compete, and grow. Whether you’re a casual player or a tournament regular, Chess Match makes it easy to find nearby players, discover local events, and build your chess network. Key Features: - Explore local chess tournaments and clubs on an interactive map - Send and receive friend requests to grow your chess circle - Register for events and keep track of your upcoming matches - Get notified when new tournaments are announced near you - Customize your profile to showcase your experience and interests Built for the chess community, by the chess community—Chess Match helps you take your game beyond the board.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GoodRec at none against Chess Match Mobile's shown. GoodRec also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 1) and review sentiment (84% vs 75%). Chess Match Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for GoodRec against 5.0 for Chess Match Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodRec has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of GoodRec's written reviews are positive against 75% of Chess Match Mobile's.
GoodRec ships an update fortnightly, Chess Match Mobile every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | GoodRec | Chess Match Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (14K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Just Play Apps, Inc. | CHESS MATCH LLC |
Customer experience
GoodRec
Chess Match Mobile
Bugs and requests
GoodRec
Reported bugs
3 issues- Account deletion issues
- Inability to change profile photo
- App crashing when changing locations
Requested features
5 requests- Improve communication and transparency
- Enforce rules and quality of play
- Provide better customer service and refund policies
- Expand to more locations
- Add social volleyball league
Chess Match Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GoodRec
No in-app purchases
Chess Match Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GoodRec free?
Is Chess Match Mobile free?
Which has better reviews, GoodRec or Chess Match Mobile?
Do GoodRec or Chess Match Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, GoodRec or Chess Match Mobile?
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