# Chess with Friends vs Kappa Loop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kappa Loop at none against Chess with Friends's 3. Kappa Loop also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Chess with Friends's advantage is ratings volume (678 vs 24). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess with Friends sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Kappa Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Chess with Friends against 4.4 for Kappa Loop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess with Friends has 678 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Chess with Friends's written reviews are positive against 63% of Kappa Loop's.

Chess with Friends ships an update every 2 weeks, Kappa Loop every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess with Friends | Kappa Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (678 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-with-friends-online/id1640608619/reviews)** | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kappa-loop/id6720763562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **678** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DxT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028624799) | [CodeIntelx Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564727521) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess with Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-with-friends-online/id1640608619)

Engage in the classic game of chess with friends or solo. Learn the basics, test your skills against AI, and participate in daily challenges. This app fosters a community for chess enthusiasts of all levels.

**Highlights:** Play online with friends, Challenge friends directly, Play against the computer, Matchmaking, Daily Challenges, Learn chess basics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DxT Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Buy us a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for practicing chess
- 👍 Endless possibilities in chess
- 👍 Local 2-player mode available
- 👍 Stated privacy policy is good
- 👍 Straightforward and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Older figures/shapes disliked
- 👎 Losing to bots is frustrating
- 👎 App updates removed features
- 👎 Generic feel after updates
- 👎 Unable to connect for games

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect on search for games
- Cannot get into the game
- App kills music while playing
- Malicious ads encountered
- Subscription errors

**Requested features**

- Option for different style boards and pieces
- Option for untimed matches
- Restore personal stats vs. individual players
- Restore general population rating system
- Acknowledge practice puzzle completion


### Kappa Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kappa-loop/id6720763562)

This app serves as the official communication platform for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. It allows members to stay connected with their chapters, view announcements, and access event information. Members can also manage their profiles and connect with other brothers.

**Highlights:** Chapter announcements, Event calendar, Digital membership card, Brother directory, Profile management, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess with Friends free?

Chess with Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kappa Loop free?

Kappa Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chess with Friends or Kappa Loop?

Chess with Friends is rated higher. Chess with Friends averages 4.5 out of 5 from 678 ratings, while Kappa Loop averages 4.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do Chess with Friends or Kappa Loop have ads?

Neither Chess with Friends nor Kappa Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess with Friends or Kappa Loop?

Chess with Friends ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kappa Loop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chess with Friends was updated on September 23, 2026 and Kappa Loop on August 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*