Comparison

Verbal Chess vs JBlindfoldChess

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

JBlindfoldChess

Features
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Play chess with just coordinates - either by inputting moves via keyboard or by voice. You can now connect your lichess account and play on lichess blind (just with coordinates). Features - Lichess integration - Hands-free voice move input with chess-optimized speech recognition - Continuous Voice Mode for fully spoken games - Adjustable computer strength (elo 100 ... 2000, Stockfish) - PGN export with one tap - Clean, distraction-free interface

Screenshots

Verbal Chess4 screens
JBlindfoldChess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Verbal Chess at Free against JBlindfoldChess's $4.99. Verbal Chess also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). JBlindfoldChess's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Verbal Chess is free to download; JBlindfoldChess costs $4.99 up front. Verbal Chess sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and JBlindfoldChess sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verbal Chess ships an update fortnightly, JBlindfoldChess monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Verbal Chess versus JBlindfoldChess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerbal ChessJBlindfoldChess
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConceptual Software, Inc.Javid Asgarov

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
1 purchases

JBlindfoldChess

One-time1
  • Blindfoldchess: Unlock All Features$3.99

Questions

Is Verbal Chess free?
Verbal Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JBlindfoldChess free?
JBlindfoldChess costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Verbal Chess or JBlindfoldChess have ads?
Verbal Chess shows ads; JBlindfoldChess does not.
Which is updated more often, Verbal Chess or JBlindfoldChess?
Verbal Chess ships an update fortnightly, and JBlindfoldChess monthly. Most recently, Verbal Chess was updated on October 17, 2026 and JBlindfoldChess on October 18, 2026.

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