# Checkers ・ vs Play Chess Games

The clearest difference is update cadence: Play Chess Games at every 2 weeks against Checkers ・'s every 3 months. Play Chess Games also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Checkers ・'s advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 17K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Checkers ・ against 4.4 for Play Chess Games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Checkers ・'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Play Chess Games's.

Checkers ・ ships an update every 3 months, Play Chess Games every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkers ・ | Play Chess Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id294664915/reviews)** | [4.4 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-chess-games/id1459088674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 71.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 107 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [Game Biz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448199865) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkers ・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkers/id294664915)

Enjoy a classic game of Checkers on your iOS device. Play against friends or a challenging AI with configurable difficulty. Features turn-based multiplayer and automatic saving.

**Highlights:** Single-player vs. Computer, Two-player local mode, Turn-based network multiplayer, Configurable AI difficulty, Undo function, Automatic save

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponent
- 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💤 Repetitive AI moves
- 🛑 Inability to win against AI
- 🔍 Unclear difficulty levels
- 🔢 Freezing/crashing issues
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- AI refusing to make moves when losing
- Game freezing/crashing during play
- Scores not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More difficulty settings
- Ability to play against friends online
- Option to customize board/piece appearance


### Play Chess Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-chess-games/id1459088674)

Engage in classic chess battles with friends or challenge an AI opponent. Customize your game experience with various board styles, piece colors, and flag selections. Enjoy flexible gameplay options for both single and multiplayer modes.

**Highlights:** Single or two-player mode, Customizable player names, Over 200 flag options, Select piece colors and board styles, Adjustable AI difficulty, 2D and 3D view options, Customizable game timers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 🤖 Challenging AI
- 🎓 Helpful for learning chess
- 💡 Undo move feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 💤 Repetitive AI moves
- 🚨 Excessive advertisements
- 🔄 Orientation issues on some devices
- 🐛 Incorrect move recognition

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing when king is trapped
- Pieces not registering correct moves
- Orientation issues on certain devices
- Ads disrupting gameplay

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More difficulty levels
- Ability to choose sides
- Customizable board and pieces
- Improved undo/redo functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkers ・ free?

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

### Is Play Chess Games free?

Play Chess Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checkers ・ or Play Chess Games?

Checkers ・ is rated higher. Checkers ・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Play Chess Games averages 4.4 from 17K ratings.

### Do Checkers ・ or Play Chess Games have ads?

Both Checkers ・ and Play Chess Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Checkers ・ or Play Chess Games?

Checkers ・ ships an update every 3 months, and Play Chess Games every 2 weeks. Most recently, Checkers ・ was updated on November 8, 2026 and Play Chess Games on November 8, 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.*