Simple Chess vs Cabin Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Chess
Master the game of chess with this intuitive application. It offers a straightforward approach to learning and playing, making it accessible for beginners. Enjoy a clean interface designed for ease of use.
- Easy learning method
- Simple gameplay
- Beginner-friendly
- Intuitive interface
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Learn to play chess on a easy way
Cabin Chess
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Cabin Chess is a friendly, offline chess app made for children and families. No account. No ads. No data collection. Just chess. FEATURES - Chess School: learn the game step by step, from moving pieces to winning your first game. - 3-star diploma: earn stars for progress and celebrate small victories. - Play offline: no internet needed after install. - 16 languages: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. - Adjustable difficulty: from beginner-friendly tutors to a stronger opponent as your skills grow. - Safe by design: no chat, no messaging, no way to interact with strangers. BUILT FOR FAMILIES Cabin Chess is designed to be a calm, distraction-free place to learn chess. No pop-ups, no in-app purchases, no notifications, no accounts. Once installed, the app works completely offline — perfect for tablets used by kids, quiet car rides, or a screen-free-ish afternoon on the couch. PRIVACY We collect no personal data. Everything — your progress, your profile, your settings — stays only on your device. See our privacy policy for details. Have questions or feedback? Write to us: cabinchess@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cabin Chess at daily against Simple Chess's every 20 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple Chess ships an update every 20 months, Cabin Chess daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Chess | Cabin Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leon van der Linden | Faruk Dinc |
In-app purchases
Simple Chess
No in-app purchases
Cabin Chess
No in-app purchases
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