# Deep Green vs Hot Takes!

The clearest difference is rating: Hot Takes! at 5.0 against Deep Green's 3.9. Hot Takes! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Deep Green's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (77 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hot Takes! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Deep Green asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hot Takes! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deep Green has 77 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

Deep Green ships an update every 4 months, Hot Takes! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Green | Hot Takes! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-green/id299471086/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-takes/id6752268736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 24 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocoa Stuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/299471089) | [Richard Witherspoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690898003) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Green

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-green/id299471086)

This app provides a classical chess experience with a clean, native interface and customizable piece designs. It supports open game formats, offers a unique chess engine with adjustable strength, and features a private, ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Clean, native user interface, Customizable chess piece designs, Open game format (PGN/FEN), Adjustable strength chess engine, Private and ad-free experience, System-level integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Elegant and polished design
- 🤖 Strong chess engine
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- ⚠️ Lack of features (e.g. game saving, online play)
- 🔍 Difficulty settings too challenging for some users
- 🔕 Missing audio/sound effects
- 📏 Board/pieces not optimized for larger screens

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when promoting pawns
- Board orientation issues when rotating device
- Unresponsive UI elements
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Game saving and loading functionality
- Online/multiplayer mode
- Customizable board/piece themes
- Difficulty settings for beginners
- Indicators for check, checkmate, and draw


### Hot Takes!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-takes/id6752268736)

Decide what deserves the hype and what doesn't in this addictive swipe-based game. Judge movies, music, food, and pop culture with intuitive Tinder-style swiping and receive personalized feedback on your judgment style.

**Highlights:** Tinder-style card swiping, Multiple judgment categories, Personalized personality feedback, Shareable verdict cards, Detailed game statistics, User content submissions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Green free?

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

### Is Hot Takes! free?

Hot Takes! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Deep Green or Hot Takes!?

Hot Takes! is rated higher. Deep Green averages 3.9 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Hot Takes! averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Deep Green or Hot Takes! have ads?

Neither Deep Green nor Hot Takes! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Green or Hot Takes!?

Deep Green ships an update every 4 months, and Hot Takes! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Deep Green was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hot Takes! on November 5, 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.*