Ch3ss M4tch vs Team Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ch3ss M4tch
Engage in a competitive match-3 chess game where you match chess pieces to score points and capture territory. The goal is to defeat the enemy King before they defeat yours, aiming for the highest score. Enjoy local and AI modes for puzzles anytime, anywhere.
- Match 3 chess pieces
- Score points and claim territory
- Capture enemy Kings
- Local play mode
- Vs. AI mode
- Puzzles for on-the-go
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A competitive match-3 chess game. Match 3 or more chess pieces to score points and claim territory. Capture all of the enemy's Kings before they capture yours and make sure to have the highest score when the game ends! Local and vs. AI modes provide puzzles for any situation: at home, on a plane, or on-the-go!
Team Chess
Experience chess with a unique team-based twist. Play 2v2 on a special board, requiring coordination and communication with a partner to outmaneuver opponents. No account is needed to start playing instantly with friends or AI.
- 2v2 team-based gameplay
- 16x8 double-wide board
- Partner with friends or AI
- Real-time multiplayer
- Customizable time controls
- No account required
- Play against bots
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Team Chess brings an exciting twist to the classic game of chess - play 2v2 with a partner! **A New Way to Play Chess** Team Chess features a unique 16×8 double-wide board where two players team up against two opponents. Each team controls two sets of pieces, requiring coordination, communication, and strategic teamwork to achieve victory. **Key Features:** **Team-Based Gameplay** Partner with a friend or play with AI teammates. Coordinate your moves, protect each other's pieces, and execute devastating combined attacks. **Easy to Start** No account required! Simply create a game, share the Game ID with friends, and start playing instantly. **Play Against Bots** Practice your skills against intelligent AI opponents that adapt to your play style. **Real-Time Multiplayer** Smooth, lag-free gameplay with real-time move synchronization. Watch as your opponents make their moves live. **Customizable Time Controls** Choose from 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or 60-minute games. Perfect for quick matches or longer strategic battles. **Beautiful Interface** Clean, intuitive design optimized for mobile play. See legal moves highlighted, track whose turn it is, and follow the game clock. **How It Works** 1. Host a game or join an existing one 2. Choose your seat (W1, W2, B1, or B2) 3. Mark yourself as ready 4. Take turns with your teammate to outmaneuver the opposing team 5. Checkmate either enemy king to win! **Perfect For** • Chess enthusiasts looking for a fresh challenge • Friends who want to play chess together as a team • Players who enjoy strategic coordination games • Anyone who loves classic board games with a twist Download Team Chess today and experience chess like never before! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Team Chess at none against Ch3ss M4tch's shown. Team Chess also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Ch3ss M4tch's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Ch3ss M4tch sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Team Chess sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ch3ss M4tch against 5.0 for Team Chess. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Ch3ss M4tch ships an update every 5 days, Team Chess every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ch3ss M4tch | Team Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Big Byte Studios, Inc. | DIMITRIOS PAPADIMITRIOU |
Customer experience
Ch3ss M4tch
Team Chess
In-app purchases
Ch3ss M4tch
- Board Styles$0.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
Team Chess
- Ad-Free Chess$0.991 Month









