# Lichess vs GoChess™

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lichess at free against GoChess™'s paid. Lichess also leads on chart position (#40 vs unranked) and ratings volume (604 vs 104). GoChess™'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (75% vs 51%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GoChess™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lichess has 604 ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Lichess's written reviews are positive against 75% of GoChess™'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lichess | GoChess™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (604 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichess/id1662361230/reviews) | **[4.5 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gochess/id6499489277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **604** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 766 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LICHESS.ORG](https://appshunter.io/developer/968371783) | [Particula Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193024304) |

## What reviewers say

### Lichess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichess/id1662361230)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Play chess online with millions of users, participate in tournaments, solve puzzles, and analyze games. This free and open-source application offers a comprehensive chess experience for players of all levels, with features for learning and casual play.

**Highlights:** Real-time and correspondence chess, Arena tournaments, Chess puzzles, Game analysis with Stockfish, Interactive study feature, Chess clock

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful resources for learning and analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional UI issues
- 💡 Room for more customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Swipe-to-go-back gesture interferes with piece placement

**Requested features**

- Name of opening in opening explorer
- Ability to add and subtract additional things on the homepage
- Reset/replay button on puzzles


### GoChess™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gochess/id6499489277)

Experience realistic chess gameplay on a physical board enhanced with smart technology. Play against AI, friends, or millions online, with real-time move suggestions and analysis to improve your strategy.

**Highlights:** Real physical chess board, Advanced lighting system for move suggestions, Play against AI, Connect with online players (Chess.com, Lichess), Real-time game analysis, Magnetic sensors for move tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lichess free?

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

### Is GoChess™ free?

GoChess™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lichess or GoChess™?

GoChess™ is rated higher. Lichess averages 4.0 out of 5 from 604 ratings, while GoChess™ averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.

### Do Lichess or GoChess™ have ads?

Neither Lichess nor GoChess™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lichess or GoChess™?

Lichess ships an update fortnightly, and GoChess™ fortnightly. Most recently, Lichess was updated on October 3, 2026 and GoChess™ on September 25, 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.*