Comparison

ChartFight SP vs Chess Pro with Coach

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ChartFight SP

Engage in epic naval battles of the Age of Sail. Command historical ships, utilize nautical charts, and outmaneuver your opponents with strategic positioning and cannon fire. Experience a classic strategy game with a charmingly retro interface.

Highlights
  • Age of Sail naval combat
  • Ships-of-the-line, corvettes, brigantines
  • Nautical chart access
  • Bird's eye view of battleships
  • Push-button cannon fire
  • Classic strategy gameplay
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The Age of Sail! Ships-of-the-line, corvettes and brigantines battling it out on the high seas. Now imagine their captains carrying iPhones: instant access to the latest nautical charts, bird's eye view of battleship disposition, push-button cannon fire... This version of the classic strategy game is seriously outdated... in a good way! Use the gorgeous interface to find your adversary's ships before they sink yours.

About

Chess Pro with Coach

Master the classic strategy game with this comprehensive chess application. Featuring multiple play modes, training tools, and a powerful engine, it caters to both beginners and experienced players aiming for Grandmaster level. Enjoy stunning HD artwork and a challenging human-like opponent.

Highlights
  • Six modes of play
  • Annotated databases and puzzles
  • Training and rated modes with ELO appraisal
  • World-class chess engine
  • 100 graded levels from novice to Grandmaster
  • Stunning HD artwork and Retina Display support
  • Hint facility and built-in coach
Features
Currently charting
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New Ginkgo option - World Chess Champion 2026 (ICGA). Special upgrade offer for a limited time. From Beginner (ELO 600) to AI Grandmaster (ELO 3600). Improves gameplay throughout the app. Plays like a human being at any level. Winner of "Best Strategy Game". Six modes of play. Annotated databases, Puzzles, Training Mode, Rated Mode with ELO appraisal, Blitz Mode, World Rankings and more ... Learn to play and master the classic strategy game Chess with an app that takes you from novice all the way to Grandmaster level with 100 graded levels! Mastersoft Chess has one of the World's best Desktop PC chess engines crammed inside! This engine finished 4th in the World Microcomputer Chess Championships and is not available in any other iPhone chess game. Designed by chess champions to play like a human opponent, Mastersoft Chess will take you from Novice to Grandmaster level! Features stunning high resolution sets by renowned Chess designers. Easy to play but difficult to beat, this is pick up and play chess at its best! As previously supplied by the World's biggest OEMs, and now available for a fraction of the original price thanks to the power of the App Store! The #1 Best Selling Chess App for iOS* PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS: "I bought all chess applications for iPhone and this one is probably better than many $7-9 applications. Check TEST ALL. 66 chess applications at only ONE page in the World ..." - www.chess-iphone.blogspot.com "It truly is close to flawless and is by far the best mobile Chess game I have played on any platform." - PDA 247. AWARDS HP Choice Strategy Game of the Year Smartphone Magazine runner up. Various levels, board styles and breathtaking Retina Display chess sets combine with an outstanding World beating chess engine to offer you a great playing experience and an ever increasing challenge. Whether you're just starting out or else a seasoned pro, Mastersoft Chess has something for you! BEGINNERS Hint facility. Built in coach to monitor your progress Training levels that dumb down your iPhone / iPod Touch. Take back a move if you change your mind! Your iPhone/iPod Touch checks that your moves are allowed. Simple intuitive uncluttered interface that lets you concentrate on your game. NB If you are new to Chess then please ensure that the coach is turned on in options and that the lowest difficulty level is selected. GRANDMASTERS A unique engine unlike any other - plays interesting and sometimes quite aggressive chess. Designed to play like a human opponent - right up to Grandmaster level! Huge opening Book 100% Full Chess rules including enpassant, castling etc. Thought analysis (main line, depth and score). Setup position (including castling rights, enpassant and side to move) Move forward / backward to any point in the current game. Includes Standard Chess Book Sets in addition to the realistic ones. OTHER FEATURES Huge collection of stunning high resolution chess sets in both 2D and 3D. Makes the most of Retina Display! Boards constructed from the real thing - Oak, Ash, Marble, Slate and more! Save and load games. Realistic sound effects. Adjustable piece movement animation. Autosaving of your current game. Great for novices but will grow with you and still offer a challenge at Championship level. Universal App. Play on your iPod, iPhone and iPad. No additional purchase necessary. Great value! Source: US App Store 2011. New sets, new boards, improved engine, universal app, retina artwork and more! Voted No1 best Chess app! PS Don't forget the EN PASSANT Pawns Chess rule!

Screenshots

ChartFight SP4 screens
Chess Pro with Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chess Pro with Coach at 4.7 against ChartFight SP's 4.0. Chess Pro with Coach also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 5). ChartFight SP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, monetization model and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ChartFight SP costs $0.99 and Chess Pro with Coach $2.99 up front. Chess Pro with Coach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChartFight SP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chess Pro with Coach holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess Pro with Coach has 2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of ChartFight SP's written reviews are positive against 88% of Chess Pro with Coach's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChartFight SP ships an update every 8 months, Chess Pro with Coach weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ChartFight SP versus Chess Pro with Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChartFight SPChess Pro with Coach
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.7 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews87.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#79 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul EvenblijMastersoft

Customer experience

ChartFight SP

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative16.0%

Chess Pro with Coach

All ratings1,986 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews878 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.5%

In-app purchases

None

ChartFight SP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Chess Pro with Coach

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Chess Ginkgo.$9.99

Questions

Is ChartFight SP free?
ChartFight SP costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chess Pro with Coach free?
Chess Pro with Coach costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChartFight SP or Chess Pro with Coach?
Chess Pro with Coach is rated higher. ChartFight SP averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Chess Pro with Coach averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.
Do ChartFight SP or Chess Pro with Coach have ads?
Neither ChartFight SP nor Chess Pro with Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChartFight SP or Chess Pro with Coach?
ChartFight SP ships an update every 8 months, and Chess Pro with Coach weekly. Most recently, ChartFight SP was updated on October 23, 2026 and Chess Pro with Coach on November 1, 2026.

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