Chess Cats vs Notation Chess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chess Cats
Engage in strategic chess battles against charming feline opponents. Solve puzzles and access video tutorials to enhance your gameplay and learn the fundamentals of chess. Discover a unique and enjoyable way to master the game.
- Play against diverse cat characters
- Solve chess puzzles
- Access chess fundamentals video tutorials
- Improve strategic thinking
- Unique cat-themed gameplay
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Welcome to "Chess Cats" - the ultimate chess experience with cats! Go on a journey to rediscover the beauty of chess as you challenge our adorable cats, each with their own unique look and personality. Dive into a world of strategy and intellect, where you'll not only improve your chess game but also make some furry friends along the way! Features: * Play against a variety of charming cats * Solve engaging chess puzzles to sharpen your skills * Get access to video tutorials on the fundamentals of chess Get ready to pounce on the opportunity of a lifetime - download "Chess Cats" today and let the whiskered games begin!
Notation Chess
Practice chess visualization and play games using only standard notation, directly from your Apple Watch. This app offers adjustable difficulty and engine settings, with the ability to review moves and peek at the board when needed.
- Play chess on Apple Watch
- Practice with standard chess notation
- Adjustable difficulty and engine settings
- Review move history
- Peek at the board feature
- Undo moves
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Play notation-first chess on the go, directly from your Apple Watch. Notation Chess is designed for players who want to practice visualization and play without relying on a full board view. Choose your color and difficulty, select moves using standard chess notation, and review your move history as the game progresses. The app is powered by the lightweight Chal chess engine, with adjustable search depth and move variety settings. When you need a quick visual reference, use Peek at Board to check the current position. You can also undo moves and start a new game at any time. Features - Play chess on the go from Apple Watch - Practice using standard chess notation - Powered by the Chal chess engine - Choose your color and difficulty level - Review the complete move history - Peek at the board when needed - Undo moves - Adjust engine search depth and move variety
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Notation Chess at 5.0 against Chess Cats's 3.7. Notation Chess also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Chess Cats's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Notation Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Chess Cats | Notation Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Schranz | Zheng Liang |
Customer experience
Chess Cats
Notation Chess
In-app purchases
Chess Cats
No in-app purchases
Notation Chess
No in-app purchases
