# Solo Chess vs Pocket Chess

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solo Chess at none against Pocket Chess's 9. Solo Chess also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Pocket Chess's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 16) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Chess sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Solo Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Chess has 15K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Solo Chess's written reviews are positive against 61% of Pocket Chess's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solo Chess | Pocket Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-chess/id1547085871/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-chess/id1580054076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#118** |
| Size | 45 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Create Neptune LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188054717) | [Lessmore GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579865033) |

## What reviewers say

### Solo Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-chess/id1547085871)

Engage in a challenging solo chess experience that adapts to your skill level. From beginner puzzles to expert challenges, this game offers a relaxing yet demanding way to improve your chess game.

**Highlights:** Solo chess gameplay, Adaptive difficulty, Challenging puzzles, Skill progression, Relaxing experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pocket Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-chess/id1580054076)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Enhance your chess skills with hundreds of challenging chess problems and puzzles. This app focuses on simplified boards to help you quickly recognize chess patterns and improve your game.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of chess problems, Checkmate in 2 and 4 puzzles, Simplified boards for pattern recognition, Improve chess game, Learn chess patterns faster

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Super Coin Bundle | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved chess skills
- 👍 Challenging yet fun puzzles
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging
- 🧠 Helps develop tactical thinking
- 📈 Tracks progress and skill level

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🐛 Some puzzles have issues
- 🤔 Opponent moves don't always make sense

**Reported bugs**

- Progress data loss
- Incorrect checkmate solutions
- Game freezing after certain moves

**Requested features**

- Ability to review past puzzles
- More advanced puzzles and levels
- Option to disable audio/music
- Sync progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solo Chess free?

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

### Is Pocket Chess free?

Pocket Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solo Chess or Pocket Chess?

Pocket Chess is rated higher. Solo Chess averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Pocket Chess averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do Solo Chess or Pocket Chess have ads?

Both Solo Chess and Pocket Chess show ads.

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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.*