# iPlay Chess vs Neo Chess Arena

The clearest difference is rating: Neo Chess Arena at 5.0 against iPlay Chess's 4.0. iPlay Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neo Chess Arena sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. iPlay Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Neo Chess Arena holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPlay Chess has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPlay Chess | Neo Chess Arena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplay-chess/id1560644019/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-chess-arena/id6785647413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEYTEK MUHENDISLIK SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560644021) | [Mohamed Fadelelmoula](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777478371) |

## What reviewers say

### iPlay Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplay-chess/id1560644019)

Engage in chess matches against powerful AI engines with customizable difficulty and playing styles. Enhance your skills with opening books, move hints, and detailed play statistics. Enjoy a personalized experience with custom boards, pieces, and sounds across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Play against 6 top chess engines, Customizable boards, pieces, and sounds, Variety of opening books for all levels, Adjustable opponent playing style, Move highlights and hints, Play statistics tracking, iPad split screen support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Neo Chess Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-chess-arena/id6785647413)

Engage in focused, competitive chess matches with a clean, modern interface. Perfect for learning, practicing tactics, or enjoying quick strategic games anytime. Outsmart opponents and sharpen your mind in a polished arena experience.

**Highlights:** Clean, modern chess design, Fast and focused gameplay, Strategic matches, Easy controls, Casual and serious player support, Polished arena experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NeoChess Premium | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPlay Chess free?

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

### Is Neo Chess Arena free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPlay Chess or Neo Chess Arena?

Neo Chess Arena is rated higher. iPlay Chess averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Neo Chess Arena averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iPlay Chess or Neo Chess Arena have ads?

Both iPlay Chess and Neo Chess Arena 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.*