# Instant vs Verbal Chess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Verbal Chess at 86% against Instant's 0%. Verbal Chess also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). Instant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Verbal Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Instant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Verbal Chess holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verbal Chess has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Instant's written reviews are positive against 86% of Verbal Chess's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant | Verbal Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-chess/id1599209482/reviews) | **[3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbal-chess/id1602860192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rohit Wadhwa](https://appshunter.io/developer/601370250) | [Conceptual Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229226443) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-chess/id1599209482)

Engage in rapid chess matches against AI or live opponents. Features include real-time voice chat for social play and local multiplayer options on a single device.

**Highlights:** Quick chess games, Play against computer, Live player matches, Voice chat integration, Local multiplayer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Verbal Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbal-chess/id1602860192)

Play chess using only your voice, making it accessible for everyone. Control every aspect of the game, from moves to navigation, without touching the screen. Ideal for multitasking or those with physical limitations.

**Highlights:** Voice-controlled gameplay, Hands-free operation, Accessible for physical limitations, Blindfold chess mode, Full app navigation by voice, Play against AI or global players

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Verbal Chess - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Verbal Chess - Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Verbal Chess - Perpetual | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant free?

Instant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Verbal Chess free?

Verbal Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Instant or Verbal Chess?

Verbal Chess is rated higher. Instant averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Verbal Chess averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Instant or Verbal Chess have ads?

Both Instant and Verbal Chess show ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*