Comparison

Verbal Chess vs Miko Chess

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

Head to head
About

Verbal Chess

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
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Play chess using only your voice! Are your hands busy making dinner? Or are you relaxing in a tub? Exercising on a treadmill? With Verbal Chess, you can play against computer engines or against players around the world using only your voice. There's no need to touch the screen. Have trouble interacting with the piece images on the screen? With Verbal Chess, the entire app is controllable by your voice. Physical limitations aren't a barrier to your playing chess. And for blindfold chess, you can lean back in your recliner, close your eyes and play the entire game. Since Verbal Chess announces your opponent's moves, you never have to look at the screen. Verbal Chess is unique in that every part of the program (except login passwords) can be controlled by your voice - every screen, every option and every move. Even program navigation can be done with only your voice. Once connected, you never have to touch the screen to enjoy every aspect of Verbal Chess. If working with the screen because of a physical handicap is a problem, with Verbal Chess you can have fun playing chess. Or are your hands busy? Maybe something simple like holding a sloppy burger and you would like to play a game while eating, Verbal Chess can do that for you. Verbal Chess comes from the creator of Chessvis. Download it today. Terms of Use URL: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Miko Chess

This application offers a comprehensive chess experience for players of all levels. It allows users to challenge AI opponents, analyze their games, track progress, and compete with players worldwide. Discover new strategies and improve your skills with advanced features.

Highlights
  • Challenge AI up to ELO 3200+
  • Adaptive AI adjusts to your play
  • Unlimited game import and analysis
  • Track performance progress
  • Live broadcasting of gameplay
  • Compete online on chess.com and Lichess
Features
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Welcome to the realm of Miko Chess - a chess app that places you in a royal court of strategists, where you are the king or queen! As you explore the regal rewards of our app, you'll quickly discover why it's one of the best chess apps. Ideal for beginners, enthusiasts, and seasoned professionals alike, Miko Chess App goes beyond traditional play to help you learn, analyze, and master chess, making Miko Chess App your perfect chess companion. Key Features: Challenge Our AI and Bots: Up to ELO 3200+ to test your mettle, refine your strategy. Access to the best LiChess bots. Adaptive AI: Miko’s A.I. adjusts to your moves, making each game a new adventure. Unlimited Game Import and Analysis: Learn from each move, from pawn to king. Track Performance Progress: Unlimited game history to replay victories and learn from defeats. Live Broadcasting: Share your gameplay with the world and become a chess champion. Compete Online: Miko against millions of global players on chess.com and Lichess for an intense, international challenge. Miko Chess awaits you - Download now and start your epic chess journey! Experience exciting new features, challenge formidable AI, plunge into advanced game analysis, and receive personalized feedback on every game.

Screenshots

Verbal Chess4 screens
Miko Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Miko Chess at 4.4 against Verbal Chess's 3.7. Miko Chess also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Verbal Chess's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 76%). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Verbal Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Miko Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Miko Chess holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Miko Chess has 326 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Verbal Chess's written reviews are positive against 76% of Miko Chess's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verbal Chess ships an update fortnightly, Miko Chess every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Verbal Chess versus Miko Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerbal ChessMiko Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings)4.4 (326 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better76.1% of reviews
Number of ratings15326 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB250 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConceptual Software, Inc.emotix

Customer experience

Verbal Chess

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

Miko Chess

All ratings326 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative21.7%

Bugs and requests

Verbal Chess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Miko Chess

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App stopped resetting pieces after rebrand
  • App not recording moves
  • App no longer recognizes input moves
  • Bluetooth issues with Grand Kingdom Chess set
  • Cannot log in
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  • Doesn't connect to the app
  • Invalid number for Kuwait

Requested features

7 requests
  • Update for invalid numbers (Kuwait)
  • Fix Bluetooth issues with Grand Kingdom Chess set
  • Improve app performance
  • Add practice mode
  • Add customizable sounds
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  • Allow playing purely from phone
  • Regular software updates for iOS app

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Verbal Chess

Subscriptions2
  • Verbal Chess - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Verbal Chess - Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Verbal Chess - Perpetual$39.99
None

Miko Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Verbal Chess free?
Verbal Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Miko Chess free?
Miko Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Verbal Chess or Miko Chess?
Miko Chess is rated higher. Verbal Chess averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Miko Chess averages 4.4 from 326 ratings.
Do Verbal Chess or Miko Chess have ads?
Verbal Chess shows ads; Miko Chess does not.
Which is updated more often, Verbal Chess or Miko Chess?
Verbal Chess ships an update fortnightly, and Miko Chess every 4 days. Most recently, Verbal Chess was updated on October 24, 2026 and Miko Chess on October 30, 2026.

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