Chessable vs Rubrikken
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chessable
Master chess openings, tactics, and endgames with a science-backed system. Learn from top players and retain moves through spaced repetition. Track your progress and join a community of players improving their game.
- Spaced repetition system
- 1,000+ chess courses
- Learn from top players
- MoveTrainer® for practice
- Offline mode (PRO)
- Progress tracking
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Master Chess Like a Grandmaster Chessable is the science-backed way to learn chess openings, tactics, and endgames—and actually remember them. Used by beginners and Grandmasters alike, our spaced repetition system ensures you’ll never forget a move again. What Makes Chessable Unique? • 1,000+ Courses – Learn from Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, Judit Polgar and other top players, who help you understand each move—not just memorize them. • Spaced Repetition – Train smarter with MoveTrainer®. • Offline Mode – Download courses and study anytime, anywhere (PRO feature). • From First Moves to Mastery – Learn opening repertoires, crush endgames, and dominate tactics. Why Chessable Works… • Backed by Science: Our method is based on cognitive research for long-term mastery. • Trusted by 2 million+ Players: Join a community of chess improvers leveling up their game. • Progress You Can Feel: Track your improvement with stats and streaks. Don’t Just Take Our Word For It… • • • • • "Want to work on an opening repertoire? Check. Want to improve your endgame? Check. Want to dominate in the middle game? Check." - HeyBinet! • • • • • "The MoveTrainer is the real benefit. This allows you to practice the moves and see the variations set up and play out in real time." - Mazurekphoto If you like Chessable, try Chessable PRO for 7 days free! Upgrade for: • Access to 300+ short courses • Unlimited Variation Preview - get a sample of any paid course you want! • Full offline training - No Wifi? No problem. Monthly and yearly subscriptions are available in the app. Terms of Use: https://www.chessable.com/terms/ Terms of use for auto-renewable subscriptions: Your subscription will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes account settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://www.chessable.com/privacy/ Find us on… Team: http://www.chessable.com/about Twitter: http://twitter.com/chessable Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chessable YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/chessable
Rubrikken
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Rubrikken provides you with full control and a seamless experience directly on iPhone and iPad. Key Features: • Intuitive rubric creator tailored for educators and classrooms • Aligned with modern competency goals and grading standards • Fast export and easy sharing with students and peers • Full offline support – works seamlessly without an internet connection • 100% local privacy – no tracking or sharing of your personal data Download Rubrikken today and experience a cleaner, more focused workflow!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Rubrikken at every 9 days against Chessable's every 3 weeks. Chessable's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Chessable sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Rubrikken sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chessable ships an update every 3 weeks, Rubrikken every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chessable | Rubrikken |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chess.com | HAKON FOSEIDE |
Bugs and requests
Chessable
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent login and account issues
- Unreliable offline functionality
- Glitches with move tracking and progress
- Video playback problems
Requested features
5 requests- Analysis board and opening explorer
- Ability to customize font size
- Landscape mode support
- Improved video playback controls
- Syncing progress across devices
Rubrikken
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chessable
- Chessable Monthly Membership$11.991 Month
- Chessable Annual Membership$74.991 Year
Rubrikken
- Rubrikken Pro$5.99









