Comparison

The Queen's Gambit Chess vs MathSweeper

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

MathSweeper

This daily math puzzle game challenges you to clear a grid of numbers by solving equations. Select numbers, operators, and find the correct answers to sweep them away. Compete for the fastest times or play at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Solve hidden equations
  • Clear number grids
  • Daily puzzles
  • Timed and relaxed modes
  • Operator tracking
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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MathSweeper is a daily math puzzle game where a grid of numbers hide equations. The grid contains hidden equations in the form a ○ b = c. Select two numbers, pick an operator sign, and check if the answer exists on the grid. If correct, all three numbers are swept away. Clear the entire grid — but you must use all four operators (+, −, ×, ÷) to win. DAILY SWEEP A new puzzle every day with varying difficulty, the same for all players. Compete for the fastest time and share with your friends! Wrong guesses add +5 seconds to your score. QUICK PLAY Unlimited puzzles across four difficulties — Easy, Medium, Hard, and Extreme. Play timed or switch on Relaxed mode for a pressure-free experience. FEATURES - Animated Solve Guide tutorial - Daily streak tracking - Personal best times by difficulty - Medals to unlock - Undo, reset, and shuffle controls - Operator status tracking with visual indicators - Dark and light themes - Share your results with friends Challenge your mental math. Solve the grid. Climb the Scoreboard.

Screenshots

The Queen's Gambit Chess4 screens
MathSweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MathSweeper at 100% against The Queen's Gambit Chess's 45%. MathSweeper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). The Queen's Gambit Chess's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 5). On price, 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

Both are free to download. The Queen's Gambit Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. MathSweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MathSweeper 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 5, 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 MathSweeper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Queen's Gambit Chess ships an update every 2 months, MathSweeper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Queen's Gambit Chess versus MathSweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Queen's Gambit ChessMathSweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB27 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.Amirali Jairazbhoy

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%

MathSweeper

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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

MathSweeper

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

MathSweeper

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 MathSweeper free?
MathSweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Queen's Gambit Chess or MathSweeper?
MathSweeper is rated higher. The Queen's Gambit Chess averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while MathSweeper averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do The Queen's Gambit Chess or MathSweeper have ads?
Neither The Queen's Gambit Chess nor MathSweeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Queen's Gambit Chess or MathSweeper?
The Queen's Gambit Chess ships an update every 2 months, and MathSweeper every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Queen's Gambit Chess was updated on October 17, 2026 and MathSweeper on September 23, 2026.

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