# Really Bad Chess+ vs Game Room

The clearest difference is rating: Game Room at 4.7 against Really Bad Chess+'s 3.4. Game Room also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 167). Really Bad Chess+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (54% vs 46%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Game Room holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Room has 4.3K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Really Bad Chess+'s written reviews are positive against 46% of Game Room's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Really Bad Chess+ ships an update monthly, Game Room every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Really Bad Chess+ | Game Room |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-bad-chess-plus/id1551670264/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-room/id1642897935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **54.0% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 100 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Zach Gage](https://appshunter.io/developer/294263418) | [Resolution Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317208408) |

## What reviewers say

### Really Bad Chess+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really-bad-chess-plus/id1551670264)

Experience chess with a chaotic twist! This app replaces standard pieces with random assortments, forcing you to rethink strategy. Perfect for both seasoned players seeking a new challenge and beginners looking to learn the fundamentals in a fun, unpredictable way.

**Highlights:** Random piece assignments, AI challenges (Ranked, Daily, Weekly), Freeplay mode, Local versus mode, Daily chess puzzles, New strategic challenges

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 🧠 Improves chess skills
- ✨ Clean UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Unfair AI starting positions
- ⚖️ AI too lucky/strong
- 🚫 No draws (stalemate/repetition)
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📱 UI scaling issues

**Reported bugs**

- App zoomed in, parts of board/UI cut off (recent update)
- Cannot make legal moves
- Game won't allow moves out of check
- AI gets stuck in infinite loops
- Incorrect checkmate detection

**Requested features**

- Add draws by repetition/stalemate
- Option for mirrored pieces
- Tutorial for beginners
- Ability to play online multiplayer
- Option to see solution for daily challenges


### Game Room

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-room/id1642897935)

Enjoy a curated collection of classic board, card, and dice games. Play solo or with friends online and offline. Features daily challenges and leaderboards for popular titles.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Online and offline multiplayer, Daily challenges and leaderboards, Solitaire, Mahjong, Chess, and more, Play at your own pace

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, SharePlay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
- 👍 Visually appealing design
- 🎮 Wide variety of classic games
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Slow AI response times in some games
- 🔍 Small game pieces and UI elements
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Yacht (Yahtzee) not properly recognizing certain scoring combinations
- Chess AI making illegal moves and not following standard chess rules
- Multiplayer games not finding opponents or crashing during gameplay
- Landscape mode not working as expected on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add more game options like Monopoly, Uno, and Rummy
- Improve multiplayer functionality and matchmaking
- Provide detailed game instructions and tutorials
- Add customization options for themes and board layouts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Really Bad Chess+ free?

Really Bad Chess+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Game Room free?

Game Room is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Really Bad Chess+ or Game Room?

Game Room is rated higher. Really Bad Chess+ averages 3.4 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Game Room averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Really Bad Chess+ or Game Room have ads?

Neither Really Bad Chess+ nor Game Room shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Really Bad Chess+ or Game Room?

Really Bad Chess+ ships an update monthly, and Game Room every 3 weeks. Most recently, Really Bad Chess+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Game Room 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.*