# Deep Green vs check

The clearest difference is price: Deep Green at Free against check's $2.99. Deep Green also leads on ratings volume (76 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). check's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Deep Green is free to download; check costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

check holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deep Green has 76 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Deep Green's written reviews are positive against 100% of check's.

Deep Green ships an update every 4 months, check every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Green | check |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-green/id299471086/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-minimal-chess/id6753896421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 24 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocoa Stuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/299471089) | [Arjun Mahanti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028057606) |

## 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


### check

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-minimal-chess/id6753896421)

A streamlined chess application for playing live games, practicing tactics, and reviewing matches. Offers customizable clocks and board themes for a focused experience.

**Highlights:** Live online games, Computer challenges, Local multiplayer, Tactical puzzles, Game review, Customizable chess clock, Board themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Green free?

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

### Is check free?

check costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Deep Green or check?

check is rated higher. Deep Green averages 3.9 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while check averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Deep Green or check have ads?

Neither Deep Green nor check shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Green or check?

Deep Green ships an update every 4 months, and check every 2 weeks. Most recently, Deep Green was updated on October 14, 2026 and check on October 12, 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.*