Comparison

The Queen's Gambit Chess vs ChessHintMaster

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

Head to head
About

The Queen's Gambit Chess

Learn and play chess with interactive lessons, puzzles, and matches. Visualize moves like a character from the show and track your progress on a unique game map. Compete against friends or AI.

Highlights
  • Interactive chess lessons
  • Play puzzles and matches
  • Beth Vision move visualization
  • Multiplayer and AI opponents
  • Game progress map
  • In-game glossary
  • Undo and review moves
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Welcome to Beth Harmon's world. Take chess lessons, play puzzles and matches, or compete against friends online in this stunning love letter to the show. From beginners to chess masters, this immersive chess experience pays homage to the award-winning drama and has something for everyone. MAP YOUR CHESS PROGRESSION • A beautifully rendered map of Beth's local haunts will act as your central hub throughout the game. • Play custom games on 3D or 2D chess boards, track weekly game goals to earn rewards, learn your and friends' stats, access a chess lesson library and more through this central map. SEE CHESS LIKE BETH • Take advantage of the game's unique "Beth Vision" feature to visualize your next move or see threats on the board, just like Beth in the show. LEARN TO PLAY CHESS IN MULTIPLAYER MODE OR SOLO • Play chess matches with friends or play against sophisticated AI that replicates the playing level and style of your favorite characters. • Multiplayer modes include: multiplayer online matchmaking, multiplayer online invite a friend, or in-person pass & play with a friend. MEET UP WITH OLD FRIENDS AND FAMILIAR FACES • Learn chess with Mr. Shaibel, engage in chess matches with Borgov or challenge Beth to matches in the park. Checkmate. LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF CHESS • Are you a beginner, or just need a lingo refresher? Use the in-game glossary to learn new terms or track ones you've already learned. • Track everything from move evaluations (book, blunder, mistake) to general terms (checkmate, ranks, files) and advanced terms (fianchetto, pins, fork) as you play. FUN WAYS TO PLAY, LEARN CHESS AND LEVEL UP • Pick a skill level and take chess lessons at a pace that's right for you. Players are able to pick from three different levels of increasing difficulty (novice, intermediate, advanced). • Make a mistake? Try again by taking advantage of the "undo" feature in the game. You can also analyze your moves by pressing the "review" button to learn from mistakes, improve your movements and take advantage of missed opportunities. • Collect custom postcards and earn unique rewards for your profile to show off to your friends. • Complete a variety of puzzles to gain the skills you need to play like a master of chess. - Created by Rockwater Games, a Ripstone Studio.

About

ChessHintMaster

A compact chess game designed for players of all skill levels, from novices to experts. It offers helpful hints to guide your gameplay and improve your strategy.

Highlights
  • Mini chess game
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Suitable for professionals
  • Includes hints
Features
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Mini chess game for beginners and professional chess players. With some hints.

Screenshots

The Queen's Gambit Chess4 screens
ChessHintMaster1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChessHintMaster at 100% against The Queen's Gambit Chess's 45%. ChessHintMaster also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). The Queen's Gambit Chess's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On ads 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

The Queen's Gambit Chess is free to download; ChessHintMaster costs $0.99 up front. The Queen's Gambit Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. ChessHintMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChessHintMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Queen's Gambit Chess has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of The Queen's Gambit Chess's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChessHintMaster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Queen's Gambit Chess ships an update every 2 months, ChessHintMaster every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
The Queen's Gambit Chess versus ChessHintMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Queen's Gambit ChessChessHintMaster
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB1 MB
Age rating9++4
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.Alexandre agopin

Customer experience

The Queen's Gambit Chess

All ratings1,236 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral6.4%
Negative48.4%

ChessHintMaster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Queen's Gambit Chess

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on launch or during matches
  • Issues with piece movement and board display
  • Inability to log in or connect to the server
  • Puzzles and challenges with incorrect solutions
  • Saved progress not syncing across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable text size and board layouts
  • More advanced chess puzzles and training
  • Ability to review and analyze past games
  • Online multiplayer with real-time gameplay
  • Option to disable tutorials and jump straight to gameplay

ChessHintMaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Queen's Gambit Chess

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
None

ChessHintMaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Queen's Gambit Chess free?
The Queen's Gambit Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChessHintMaster free?
ChessHintMaster costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Queen's Gambit Chess or ChessHintMaster?
ChessHintMaster is rated higher. The Queen's Gambit Chess averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ChessHintMaster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Queen's Gambit Chess or ChessHintMaster have ads?
Neither The Queen's Gambit Chess nor ChessHintMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Queen's Gambit Chess or ChessHintMaster?
The Queen's Gambit Chess ships an update every 2 months, and ChessHintMaster every 6 days. Most recently, The Queen's Gambit Chess was updated on September 27, 2026 and ChessHintMaster on September 17, 2026.

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