# Not Chess vs Like Me?

The clearest difference is rating: Like Me? at 5.0 against Not Chess's 4.4. Like Me? also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). Not Chess's advantage is ratings volume (266 vs 16). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Not Chess costs $1.99 and Like Me? $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Like Me? holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Not Chess has 266 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Not Chess's written reviews are positive against 100% of Like Me?'s.

Not Chess ships an update every 4 weeks, Like Me? every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Not Chess | Like Me? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-chess/id1535659343/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/like-me/id6466331042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 43 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tepes Ovidiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225592787) | [William Voss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707221462) |

## What reviewers say

### Not Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-chess/id1535659343)

This mind-bending puzzle game uses simplified chess rules. Collect pieces to gain their abilities and strategize your way to the coin. Enjoy a stress-free, offline experience with adjustable difficulty levels and a relaxing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Piece inheritance mechanics, Coin collection objective, 3 difficulty levels, Zen color palettes, Relaxing soundtrack, Offline play, Haptic feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🚀 Unique twist on chess
- 💡 Helpful for learning chess basics
- 🎨 Pleasant visuals and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🕹️ Clunky navigation between levels
- 🎨 Difficulty distinguishing pieces on some levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing or becoming unsolvable
- Inconsistent difficulty across levels
- Pieces not functioning correctly in some puzzles

**Requested features**

- More levels and increased difficulty
- Option to customize colors and accessibility settings
- Auto-advance to next level after completion
- User-generated puzzles or challenges
- Scoring system and achievements


### Like Me?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/like-me/id6466331042)

A fast-paced casual game where players match pieces based on color, shape, and pattern. Progress through ranks and unlock new levels in various game modes, including timed challenges and a stress-free Zen Mode.

**Highlights:** Match pieces by color, shape, and pattern, Unlockable ranks and increasing levels, Timed Basic Mode with countdown, Daily Challenge for competitive play, Stress-free Zen Mode for relaxation, Brain training and flow enabling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Not Chess free?

Not Chess costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Like Me? free?

Like Me? costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Not Chess or Like Me??

Like Me? is rated higher. Not Chess averages 4.4 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while Like Me? averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Not Chess or Like Me? have ads?

Neither Not Chess nor Like Me? shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Not Chess or Like Me??

Not Chess ships an update every 4 weeks, and Like Me? every 5 days. Most recently, Not Chess was updated on November 3, 2026 and Like Me? on November 3, 2026.

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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.*