Comparison

Pocket Chess vs Chess

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of chess problems
  • Checkmate in 2 and 4 puzzles
  • Simplified boards for pattern recognition
  • Improve chess game
  • Learn chess patterns faster
Features
Currently charting
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Pocket Chess4 screens
Chess3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Chess sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Pocket Chess versus Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket ChessChess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLessmore GmbHNimbus 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

7 purchases

Pocket Chess

One-time7
  • 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
None

Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Chess free?
Pocket Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess free?
Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Chess or Chess?
Chess is rated higher. Pocket Chess averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Chess averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pocket Chess or Chess have ads?
Pocket Chess shows ads; Chess does not.

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