Comparison

Ch3ss M4tch vs CherryChess

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

About

CherryChess

Features
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Cherry Chess is a beautifully simple chess app that helps you actually get better. Play against honestly calibrated bots or a friend, then let a full-strength Stockfish engine show you exactly where the game was won or lost – all on your device, no account, no internet required. EVERY MOVE RATED • Each move gets a verdict, from Brilliant and Best Move to Mistake and Blunder • See instantly what your move was worth – or switch it off and just play • Optional evaluation bar right next to the board OPPONENTS AT YOUR LEVEL • Bots from 300 to 2200 in steps of 100, each step measured against real playing strength • They play like humans at their level – including the mistakes – and they finish won games • Max: the engine at full strength, for when you want to see perfect chess • Rated games always put you against the bot at your own level PLAY YOUR WAY • Rated, free or against a friend on the same device, with an optional board flip • With or without a clock, from 1 to 60 minutes plus increment, with a low-time warning • Move list while you play and hints when you get stuck • Focus mode hides everything but the board SEE WHERE YOUR GAME TURNED • Full game review with the evaluation graph and the best move for every position • The move list highlights only the moves worth finding • Accuracy and a performance rating for every game • Free analysis board to explore any position with the engine A RATING THAT MEANS SOMETHING • Every rated game moves your rating, on the same scale as the bots • Track your rating curve, accuracy, streaks and activity in your profile • Your complete game history, ready to replay and review LEARN WITH A PLAN • A learning path of 42 lessons in six units: board and pieces, check and mate, material, tactics, endgames and openings • Free practice whenever you like: board coordinates, checkmate puzzles and an opening trainer with 22 opening families MADE WITH CARE • Clean, distinctive design in dark and light themes • Two piece sets: the custom-made Cherry pieces and a timeless classic set • Smooth animations, haptic feedback and VoiceOver support • Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese and Chinese PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sign-up, no tracking. Your games and progress stay on your device, and the engine runs completely offline. Whether you're learning how the knight moves or chasing your next rating milestone, Cherry Chess meets you at your level – and helps you go further.

Screenshots

Ch3ss M4tch3 screens
CherryChess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CherryChess at none against Ch3ss M4tch's 2. CherryChess also leads on ads (none vs shown). Ch3ss M4tch's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. Ch3ss M4tch sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CherryChess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ch3ss M4tch ships an update every 5 days, CherryChess every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ch3ss M4tch versus CherryChess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCh3ss M4tchCherryChess
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Byte Studios, Inc.Milan Swillus

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ch3ss M4tch

One-time2
  • Board Styles$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

CherryChess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ch3ss M4tch free?
Ch3ss M4tch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CherryChess free?
CherryChess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ch3ss M4tch or CherryChess have ads?
Ch3ss M4tch shows ads; CherryChess does not.
Which is updated more often, Ch3ss M4tch or CherryChess?
Ch3ss M4tch ships an update every 5 days, and CherryChess every 2 months. Most recently, Ch3ss M4tch was updated on October 5, 2026 and CherryChess on October 2, 2026.

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