Chess H vs iChess App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess H
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Play chess against your friends on an iPhone or an iPad. The app is completely free without any advertisement. Go ahead and give it a try.
iChess App
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Welcome to iChess, the sleek and modern way to play the world's greatest strategy game! Whether you are a chess grandmaster or just learning how to move the pawns, iChess provides a beautiful and seamless experience. PLAY ONLINE Test your skills against players from around the world in real-time matchmaking. Win games to increase your Elo rating and prove you are the best on the Global Leaderboards! PLAY WITH FRIENDS Add your friends, send them match requests, and battle it out on the board to see who the true chess master is. OFFLINE MODE No internet? No problem! Play offline local matches anytime, anywhere. CUSTOM PROFILES Create your own unique identity. Upload your own custom profile avatar, track your match history, and analyze your past games to improve your strategy. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Enjoy a clean, ad-free, and natively designed interface that makes playing on your iPhone a breeze. Customize your board settings and enjoy buttery-smooth piece animations. Download iChess today and make your move!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iChess App at none against Chess H's 1. Chess H's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Chess H sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iChess App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chess H ships an update every 2 days, iChess App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess H | iChess App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Varage s. r. o. | Braj Lal Suthar |
In-app purchases
Chess H
- Chess board recoloring$1.99
iChess App
No in-app purchases
