# Lichess vs Allgammon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Allgammon at 92% against Lichess's 53%. Allgammon also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Lichess's advantage is ratings volume (662 vs 19) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Allgammon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lichess has 662 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Lichess's written reviews are positive against 92% of Allgammon's.

Lichess ships an update fortnightly, Allgammon every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lichess | Allgammon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (662 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lichess/id1662361230/reviews) | **[4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allgammon/id6758354151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **662** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 75 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) | [YARDEN DVIR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872498484) |

## What reviewers say

### Lichess

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

**Currently charting:** #37 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


### Allgammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allgammon/id6758354151)

Experience classic backgammon with a modern interface. Play against AI, friends, or players worldwide with real-time multiplayer, smart AI, and learning tools. Analyze your games and solve daily puzzles to improve your strategy.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer, Single-player AI opponents, Tutor Mode for learning, Match analysis, Daily puzzle challenges, ELO-based ranking system, Customizable matches

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lichess free?

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

### Is Allgammon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lichess or Allgammon?

Allgammon is rated higher. Lichess averages 4.1 out of 5 from 662 ratings, while Allgammon averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Lichess or Allgammon have ads?

Neither Lichess nor Allgammon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lichess or Allgammon?

Lichess ships an update fortnightly, and Allgammon every 2 days. Most recently, Lichess was updated on October 21, 2026 and Allgammon on October 21, 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.*