Coding Grid vs Checkmate Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Coding Grid
Learn programming concepts through a visual, block-based interface that translates to text-based languages. Supports coding in multiple native languages and offers AI guidance for Pro users. Ideal for beginners and experienced coders alike.
- Code in native languages
- VisualL programming language
- Drag-and-drop interface
- AI teacher (Pro exclusive)
- Beginner-friendly path
- Skills transition to text-based languages
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Coding Grid — your ultimate companion for mastering coding with ease. - Code in Your Native Language: Coding Grid lets you code in languages other than English, making programming more accessible to everyone. Start learning in the language you’re most comfortable with. - Your Personal AI Teacher (Pro Exclusive): Get tailored guidance and support, available only in the Pro version. With Coding Grid, you'll explore VisualL, a language that combines the simplicity of block-based visual languages (like Scratch) with the power of text-based programming (like Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Dart, and C). Create programs by dragging and dropping statements directly within the app. Learn at your own pace, explore topics that spark your interest, or follow our beginner-friendly path to build a solid foundation. Coding Grid equips you with coding skills that transition seamlessly to in-demand programming languages, setting you up for success in school, at work, or as you pursue your passion for coding. No coding experience? No problem! Coding Grid guides both beginners and experienced coders on their journey. Unlock coding in your native language, with support for English, Chinese, Spanish, Polish, German, French, Italian, Hindi, Portuguese, Japanese, Dutch, Czech, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Danish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Russian, Norwegian, and Hungarian. Start your coding journey with Coding Grid today!
Checkmate Academy
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Checkmate Academy is your personal chess tutor: learn chess from absolute zero to confident player with structured, interactive lessons on a real board. LEARN AT YOUR PACE - 20 guided lessons across 5 levels, from how the pieces move to tactics - 63 interactive challenges that test each idea on the board - Each level opens when you finish the one before it SHARPEN YOUR TACTICS - Rated tactical puzzles to build pattern recognition, plus a Daily Puzzle on Home - A missed puzzle move becomes a short lesson: the puzzle's next move, highlighted, ready to practise - Opening drills for 20 popular openings: Watch the line move by move, then Drill it yourself - Endgame training with 10 essential positions PLAY & IMPROVE - Play the on-device engine at four difficulty levels, or against a bot with a chosen play style - Review every finished game move by move - Bot Arena: watch two master-inspired play styles take on the same position - Study famous master games move by move - Board Builder: set up any position by hand and analyse it TODAY'S PUZZLE, EVERYWHERE - Ask Siri "What's today's Checkmate Academy puzzle" for an interactive card with a Hint - A Today's Puzzle widget with your streak AI COACH WITH APPLE INTELLIGENCE - Plain-language explanations of lesson, opening and game moves, written on device - The engine decides every move and every judgment; the coach only explains what it was given - Rate any explanation, or report one with exactly the conversation you choose to share Works offline. Fits iPhone in portrait and landscape, iPhone Duo, iPad and wide windows. No account. No ads. Just chess.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkmate Academy at none against Coding Grid's 1. Coding Grid's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Coding Grid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Checkmate Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Coding Grid ships an update every 5 weeks, Checkmate Academy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Coding Grid | Checkmate Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Similesoft | Anupam Chugh |
In-app purchases
Coding Grid
- Upgrade to Pro$14.99
Checkmate Academy
No in-app purchases
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