Comparison

ChessMate* vs Chessmate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

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About

ChessMate*

Features
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Unleash your strategic moves and protect your king at all costs! With ChessMate*, develop your logic, tactics and visual memory. This game is free and is an excellent board game for all ages. ChessMate* is a classic two-player strategy game played on a checkered board with 64 squares arranged in an 8x8 grid. Each player begins with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. The objective is to checkmate the opponent's king by placing it under an inescapable position. ChessMate* can be played with another human player or AI-based computer mode. The user interface is minimalistic, with 3D and 2D game views for all modes. ChessMate* features: Player vs Player mode (Timer Mode) Player vs AI mode (Easy, Medium and Hard levels) Create your own board mode (Create manually or create with FEN string) 3D and 2D game view for all modes Gameplay - Save Game - Undo Move Setting options - Enable/Disable Move help - Enable/Disable Auto Rotate - Enable/Disable Undo - Set Game duration Ads In-app purchase GP8 coins on winning game against computer So without further ado, download the game and get cracking on the greatest mind exercise game ever created!

About

Chessmate

Features
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Train your mind and master the art of chess with hundreds of fast-paced tactical puzzles designed to sharpen your skills and elevate your strategy. Whether you're solving a quick Checkmate in 2 or pushing yourself with advanced Checkmate in 4 sequences, Chessmate: Puzzle Rush helps you build confidence and precision one move at a time. With clean, distraction-free design and carefully highlighted key positions, you'll learn to recognize winning patterns faster and make smarter decisions under pressure. The more you play, the more your strategic thinking improves. Whether you're a beginner learning fundamentals or an experienced player refining technique, Chessmate: Puzzle Rush offers a clear and engaging path to becoming a stronger player. Start training smarter, not harder.

Screenshots

ChessMate*3 screens
Chessmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChessMate* at none against Chessmate's 5. ChessMate* also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Chessmate sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ChessMate* asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
ChessMate* versus Chessmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChessMate*Chessmate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size119 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGame Plan8 LLCShyam Khokhariya

In-app purchases

None

ChessMate*

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Chessmate

One-time5
  • 1000$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 4000$6.99
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  • 7000$9.99
  • 9000$12.99

Questions

Is ChessMate* free?
ChessMate* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chessmate free?
Chessmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChessMate* or Chessmate have ads?
Chessmate shows ads; ChessMate* does not.

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