Instant vs Chessko
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Instant
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.
- Quick chess games
- Play against computer
- Live player matches
- Voice chat integration
- Local multiplayer
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Instant Chess provides quick Chess games against computer or Live Players. With live voice chat, enjoy games of chess with your friend or complete random players online. Play locally against computer or with another person on same device.
Chessko
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Welcome to Chessko – a chess application designed for lovers of beautiful aesthetics, fluid gameplay, and a premium user experience across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an experienced player looking for a serious challenge, Chessko offers a perfectly tailored environment. Key Features: • STUNNING PIECE STYLES Customize the look of the chess pieces to match your style! Choose from 8 unique, high-definition piece sets: Classic, Neon (with a beautiful glow), Wood (natural grain), Metal, Flat, Bold, Gameroom, and stunning Glassmorphic pieces. • DYNAMIC BOARD THEMES (8 BOARD DESIGNS) Switch boards in an instant. Select classic wooden setups, minimalist monochrome interfaces, or special radiant themes like Midnight Aurora and Cyber Lavender that cast a subtle spotlight under the pieces. • INTUITIVE SWIPE GESTURES Cycle through board themes by swiping left/right across the board, or change piece styles by swiping up/down. Integrated with subtle haptic feedback, it feels tactile and premium. Swipe gestures can be toggled on or off at any time. • LOCAL CHESS AI & INTEGRATED STOCKFISH ENGINE Play offline against our balanced local AI tailored to your skill level: - Beginner: Ideal for learning, searching 2 plies deep with a 25% blunder rate. - Amateur: Relaxed gameplay searching 4 plies deep with an 8% blunder rate. - Advanced: A solid challenge searching 10 plies deep with zero mistakes. Or take on the world-class Stockfish engine, offering specific strength levels from 1300 ELO up to 2600 ELO, plus maximum raw capability. • NATIVE UI & MACOS SUPPORT Chessko is built for Apple platforms, featuring a clean system background that seamlessly transitions between Light and Dark mode. Play comfortably on iPhone, iPad, or natively on your Mac with mouse, trackpad, and keyboard support. • 100% PRIVATE & AD-FREE Enjoy chess without interruptions. Chessko has no ads, requires no login or accounts, and collects absolutely zero user data. Everything runs locally on your device. • MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT The app is fully localized, allowing you to change the language directly in the settings sheet. Supported languages include: Serbian, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Hindi. Download Chessko today and elevate your chess experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Chessko at none against Instant's shown. Instant's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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.
| Parameter | Instant | Chessko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rohit Wadhwa | Filip Djordjevic |
In-app purchases
Instant
No in-app purchases
Chessko
No in-app purchases









