Pocket Chess vs Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Chess
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.
- Hundreds of chess problems
- Checkmate in 2 and 4 puzzles
- Simplified boards for pattern recognition
- Improve chess game
- Learn chess patterns faster
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Pocket Chess helps you improve and brush up on your Chess by offering hundreds of thought provoking Chess problems and Chess puzzles. From Checkmate in 2 to Checkmate in 4 and much more! Pocket Chess is a new way to learn and improve at Chess. Featuring boards that are small and simple, important pieces are in focus so that you can learn to recognise Chess patterns faster and quicker. Improve your Chess Game and Download Now for free!
Chess
This application offers a modern and accessible way to play and improve at chess for players of all skill levels. It features a clean interface and intuitive controls for a smooth, enjoyable gameplay experience focused on strategy and decision-making.
- Clean, modern design
- Easy-to-use controls
- Suitable for beginners and experienced players
- Smooth and enjoyable gameplay
- Skill development through practice
- Focus on strategy and decision-making
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Chess-Masters is a modern chess game designed for players of all experience levels. Whether you are new to chess or returning to the game, Chess-Masters offers a smooth and approachable way to play and improve. The app focuses on simplicity, clarity, and enjoyable gameplay. Its clean interface and intuitive controls make it easy to jump into a match without distractions. Every game is designed to feel natural and responsive, allowing players to focus on strategy and decision-making. Chess-Masters supports casual play as well as skill development through regular practice. Players can explore different approaches to the game, learn from experience, and gradually build confidence over time. The experience is flexible and adapts to different play styles, making it suitable for both relaxed sessions and more focused gameplay. Chess is a timeless game that encourages logical thinking, planning, and patience. Chess-Masters provides a comfortable environment to enjoy the game while developing these skills at your own pace. Key highlights: Clean, modern design Easy-to-use controls Suitable for beginners and experienced players Smooth and enjoyable gameplay Chess-Masters is built to make chess accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for everyone. Play at your own pace and enjoy the challenge of a classic game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess at none against Pocket Chess's 9. Chess also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Pocket Chess's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 1) and chart position (#92 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pocket Chess sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Chess has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Pocket Chess | Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (15K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #92 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lessmore GmbH | Nimbus Cloud Range |
Bugs and requests
Pocket Chess
Reported bugs
3 issues- Progress data loss
- Incorrect checkmate solutions
- Game freezing after certain moves
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to review past puzzles
- More advanced puzzles and levels
- Option to disable audio/music
- Sync progress across devices
Chess
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pocket Chess
- Small Coin Bundle$1.99
- Remove Ads2 variants$4.99
- Starter Package2 variants$4.99
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- Event Offer$4.99
- Medium Coin Bundle$5.99
- Large Coin Bundle$11.99
- Super Coin Bundle$25.99
Chess
No in-app purchases









