Comparison

The Queen's Gambit Chess vs NumVs

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

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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

NumVs

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The number games you grew up playing — now with stakes. Bulls & Cows. Equation Duel. 24 Game. Higher/Lower. Every match rated. Every win counts. Challenge friends, climb the Elo leaderboard, and solve a fresh daily puzzle. — Rated. Tracked. Personal. NumVs is not a casual game collection. Every online match affects your Elo rating — per game and combined. Win and climb. Lose and fall. Track your win streak. Settle who in your group chat is actually the best. Add friends, see when they're online, and send a challenge in one tap. Real-time presence — online, in a game, or offline. The rivalry is always one tap away. — Daily Puzzles One puzzle per day. Every player globally gets the same challenge. Complete it, share your result, keep your streak alive. No shields. No free passes. Show up or start over. — Jump Straight In No sign-up required. Play immediately as a guest. Upgrade to a full account whenever you're ready — your ratings, friends, and streaks come with you. — The Games Bulls & Cows — Crack your opponent's secret 4-digit code before they crack yours. Equation Duel — Wordle for math. Six guesses to find the hidden equation. 24 Game — Four numbers, four operators. Make 24 faster than your opponent. Higher/Lower — Race to guess your opponent's number with only "higher" or "lower" feedback. More games coming. Be part of the platform from the beginning.

Screenshots

The Queen's Gambit Chess4 screens
NumVs3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NumVs at none against The Queen's Gambit Chess's 1. NumVs also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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. NumVs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Queen's Gambit Chess ships an update every 2 months, NumVs every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Queen's Gambit Chess versus NumVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Queen's Gambit ChessNumVs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB46 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperNetflix, Inc.Oluwadamilare Adegoke

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

NumVs

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

NumVs

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 NumVs free?
NumVs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Queen's Gambit Chess or NumVs have ads?
Neither The Queen's Gambit Chess nor NumVs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Queen's Gambit Chess or NumVs?
The Queen's Gambit Chess ships an update every 2 months, and NumVs every 4 days. Most recently, The Queen's Gambit Chess was updated on October 30, 2026 and NumVs on September 24, 2026.

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