# Deep Green vs Knightmare

Deep Green and Knightmare are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Green | Knightmare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-green/id299471086/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **76** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cocoa Stuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/299471089) | [Faraz Patankar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867460182) |

## 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


### Knightmare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knightmare-the-long-night/id6816637035)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Green free?

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

### Is Knightmare free?

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

### Do Deep Green or Knightmare have ads?

Neither Deep Green nor Knightmare shows ads.

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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.*
