# Chess vs Nanobot Loop

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Chess at 6.7K against Nanobot Loop's 1. Chess also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Nanobot Loop's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Nanobot Loop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Chess against 5.0 for Nanobot Loop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess has 6.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chess ships an update every 4 weeks, Nanobot Loop every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess | Nanobot Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-chess-online/id1547549647/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanobot-loop/id6801324977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 282 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Dobest Information Technology Co, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917530329) | [Archivium Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774808449) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-chess-online/id1547549647)

Play chess against AI or other players online. Features adjustable difficulty, hints, and multiple game modes. Save your progress and develop your strategy to become a chess master.

**Highlights:** Selectable board skins, Adjustable game difficulty, Hint function, Endgame mode, AI mode, Two-player mode, Save game progress

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Per Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Per Month | $1.99 | per month |
| VIP Per Month | $15.99 | per year |
| Hint*30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads B | $0.99 | one-time |
| Badge*120 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Analysis*15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hint*65 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Badge250 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chess Online-Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Analysis*75 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Badge*500 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent online play
- 🎮 Good computer play
- 🎉 Very fun game
- 🤩 Amazing and super good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy online play
- 💤 Freezes and crashes mid-game
- 🔍 False advertising (not 3D as shown)
- 🕰️ Stalemate issues with AI
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces making impossible moves
- Touch screen becoming unresponsive
- Game declaring draws on clear checkmates
- Disconnections and network issues

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer with friends
- Option to disable stalemate rule
- Improve AI's understanding of checkmate


### Nanobot Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanobot-loop/id6801324977)

Manipulate letter blocks using a conveyor belt and a pile to spell words. Each level introduces a new mechanic, offering a calm, solvable puzzle experience designed for one-handed play and offline enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Conveyor belt and pile mechanics, 288 unique levels across eight chapters, Three-star rating based on optimal presses, Undo functionality without penalty, Calm, no-timer gameplay, Designed for one-handed play, Fully offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess free?

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

### Is Nanobot Loop free?

Nanobot Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess or Nanobot Loop?

Nanobot Loop is rated higher. Chess averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Nanobot Loop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chess or Nanobot Loop have ads?

Both Chess and Nanobot Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess or Nanobot Loop?

Chess ships an update every 4 weeks, and Nanobot Loop every 10 days. Most recently, Chess was updated on October 20, 2026 and Nanobot Loop on October 9, 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.*